J.M. Smucker posts $6.85 per-share Q4 loss on $980.0 million in impairments
J.M. Smucker reported fourth-quarter results for the quarter ended April 30, 2025, with net sales down 3% to $2.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share down 13% to $2.31. A net loss of $6.85 per diluted share reflected $980.0 million in noncash impairment charges tied to Sweet Baked Snacks goodwill and the Hostess trademark. The company also gave fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance of $8.50 to $9.50, compared with $10.12 for fiscal 2025.
Key points
- Q4 net sales were $2.1 billion, down 3%, and adjusted earnings per share were $2.31, down 13% from $2.66.
- Q4 net loss per diluted share was $6.85, versus earnings of $2.30 a year earlier, after $867.3 million in goodwill impairment and $112.7 million in trademark impairment charges.
- Fiscal 2025 net sales were $8.7 billion, up 7%, and adjusted earnings per share were $10.12, up 2%.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for net sales growth of 2.0% to 4.0%, adjusted earnings per share of $8.50 to $9.50, and free cash flow of $875.0 million.
The filing
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