McCormick Q3 sales up 3%, adjusted EPS $0.85, but 2025 profit outlook is cut
McCormick reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 net sales of $1.72 billion, up 3% from a year earlier, with reported EPS of $0.84 versus $0.83 and adjusted EPS of $0.85 versus $0.83. The company reaffirmed its 2025 sales growth outlook but lowered its operating income and earnings per share outlook because of rising commodity costs and incremental tariffs. For shareholders, sales held up while the expected fiscal 2025 profit is lower.
Key points
- Net sales were $1,724.9 million versus $1,679.8 million a year earlier, with organic growth of 2%, led by volume.
- Gross profit margin was 37.4% versus 38.7% a year earlier, and adjusted gross profit margin was 37.5%.
- Adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2025 is now $3.00 to $3.05, down from $3.03 to $3.08 in the June 2025 guide.
- Reported EPS guidance is now $2.95 to $3.00, down from $2.98 to $3.03; the net sales growth outlook of 0% to 2% was reaffirmed.
The filing
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