J.M. Smucker swings to $0.41 Q1 loss per share; raises FY26 net sales outlook
J.M. Smucker reported a fiscal 2026 first-quarter net loss of $0.41 per diluted share, compared with net income of $1.74 per share a year earlier, while net sales fell 1% to $2.1 billion. Adjusted earnings per share fell 22% to $1.90, and operating cash flow was negative $10.6 million. The company raised its full-year net sales growth outlook to 3.0% to 5.0% and its free cash flow outlook to $975.0 million, but kept its adjusted earnings per share guidance at $8.50 to $9.50.
Key points
- Net sales were $2.1 billion, down $11.8 million or 1%; excluding divestitures and currency, net sales rose 2%.
- Net loss per diluted share was $0.41, versus net income of $1.74 per share a year earlier; GAAP operating income fell 87% to $45.6 million.
- Adjusted earnings per share were $1.90, down 22% from $2.44.
- FY2026 net sales growth outlook raised to 3.0% to 5.0% from 2.0% to 4.0%; adjusted earnings per share guidance unchanged at $8.50 to $9.50; free cash flow outlook raised to $975.0 million from $875.0 million.
The filing
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