J&J Snack Foods Q1 sales fell 5.2% to $343.8 million; EPS dropped to $0.05
J&J Snack Foods reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended December 27, 2025, with net sales down 5.2% to $343.8 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.05, versus $0.26 a year earlier. The company cited a $6.1 million plant closure expense and a 9.9% rise in selling and marketing costs, while adjusted EBITDA rose 7.0% to $27.0 million. The board also approved a new $50 million share repurchase authorization.
Key points
- Net sales were $343.8 million, down 5.2% from $362.6 million a year earlier, mainly due to the bakery business.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.05 versus $0.26; adjusted EPS was $0.33, flat year over year.
- Plant closure expense was $6.1 million; adjusted EBITDA rose 7.0% to $27.0 million.
- The company repurchased $42 million of stock in the quarter and approved a new $50 million authorization effective for about two years.
The filing
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