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Campbell's (CPB) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net sales increasing 9% to $2.7 billion, though organic net sales decreased 2%. The company's EBIT rose to $327 million, with adjusted EBIT up 2% to $372 million. Earnings per share were $0.58, while adjusted EPS declined 8% to $0.74.

The Meals & Beverages segment saw 21% sales growth driven by the Sovos Brands acquisition, while organic sales fell 1%. The Snacks segment experienced a 6% decrease in sales, with organic sales down 3%. Year-to-date cash flow from operations reached $737 million, with $283 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Campbell's updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, now projecting net sales growth of 6-8%, organic net sales between -2% to flat, and adjusted EPS of $2.95-$3.05. The company has achieved $65 million in savings under its $250 million cost savings program announced in September 2024.

Campbell's (CPB) ha riportato i risultati del secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025 con vendite nette in aumento del 9% a 2,7 miliardi di dollari, sebbene le vendite nette organiche siano diminuite del 2%. L'EBIT dell'azienda è salito a 327 milioni di dollari, con un EBIT rettificato in aumento del 2% a 372 milioni di dollari. Gli utili per azione sono stati di 0,58 dollari, mentre l'EPS rettificato è sceso dell'8% a 0,74 dollari.

Il segmento Pasti e Bevande ha registrato una crescita delle vendite del 21% grazie all'acquisizione di Sovos Brands, mentre le vendite organiche sono diminuite dell'1%. Il segmento Snack ha subito una diminuzione delle vendite del 6%, con vendite organiche in calo del 3%. Il flusso di cassa operativo da inizio anno ha raggiunto 737 milioni di dollari, con 283 milioni di dollari restituiti agli azionisti tramite dividendi e riacquisti di azioni.

Campbell's ha aggiornato le previsioni per l'anno fiscale 2025, ora prevedendo una crescita delle vendite nette del 6-8%, vendite nette organiche tra -2% e stabili, e un EPS rettificato di 2,95-3,05 dollari. L'azienda ha raggiunto 65 milioni di dollari di risparmi nel suo programma di risparmio sui costi da 250 milioni di dollari annunciato a settembre 2024.

Campbell's (CPB) reportó los resultados del segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2025, con ventas netas que aumentaron un 9% a 2.7 mil millones de dólares, aunque las ventas netas orgánicas disminuyeron un 2%. El EBIT de la compañía aumentó a 327 millones de dólares, con un EBIT ajustado que subió un 2% a 372 millones de dólares. Las ganancias por acción fueron de 0.58 dólares, mientras que el EPS ajustado cayó un 8% a 0.74 dólares.

El segmento de Comidas y Bebidas vio un crecimiento en ventas del 21% impulsado por la adquisición de Sovos Brands, mientras que las ventas orgánicas cayeron un 1%. El segmento de Snacks experimentó una disminución del 6% en ventas, con ventas orgánicas en baja del 3%. El flujo de efectivo de las operaciones hasta la fecha alcanzó 737 millones de dólares, con 283 millones de dólares devueltos a los accionistas a través de dividendos y recompra de acciones.

Campbell's actualizó su guía para el año fiscal 2025, proyectando ahora un crecimiento de ventas netas del 6-8%, ventas netas orgánicas entre -2% y estables, y un EPS ajustado de 2.95-3.05 dólares. La compañía ha logrado 65 millones de dólares en ahorros bajo su programa de ahorro de costos de 250 millones de dólares anunciado en septiembre de 2024.

캠벨스 (CPB)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적을 발표했으며, 순매출이 9% 증가하여 27억 달러에 달했습니다. 그러나 유기적 순매출은 2% 감소했습니다. 회사의 EBIT는 3억 2700만 달러로 상승했으며, 조정 EBIT는 2% 증가하여 3억 7200만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 주당 순이익은 0.58달러였고, 조정 주당 순이익은 8% 감소하여 0.74달러로 나타났습니다.

식사 및 음료 부문은 Sovos Brands 인수로 인해 21%의 매출 성장을 보였지만, 유기적 매출은 1% 감소했습니다. 스낵 부문은 매출이 6% 감소했으며, 유기적 매출은 3% 하락했습니다. 연초부터 운영으로 인한 현금 흐름은 7억 3700만 달러에 달했으며, 2억 8300만 달러는 배당금과 자사주 매입을 통해 주주에게 반환되었습니다.

캠벨스는 2025 회계연도 가이던스를 업데이트하며, 이제 순매출 성장률을 6-8%로, 유기적 순매출을 -2%에서 보합으로, 조정 주당 순이익을 2.95-3.05달러로 예상하고 있습니다. 회사는 2024년 9월에 발표된 2억 5000만 달러 규모의 비용 절감 프로그램을 통해 6500만 달러의 절감을 달성했습니다.

Campbell's (CPB) a annoncé les résultats du deuxième trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2025, avec des ventes nettes en augmentation de 9% à 2,7 milliards de dollars, bien que les ventes nettes organiques aient diminué de 2%. L'EBIT de l'entreprise a augmenté à 327 millions de dollars, avec un EBIT ajusté en hausse de 2% à 372 millions de dollars. Les bénéfices par action étaient de 0,58 dollar, tandis que le BPA ajusté a chuté de 8% à 0,74 dollar.

Le segment Repas et Boissons a connu une croissance des ventes de 21% grâce à l'acquisition de Sovos Brands, tandis que les ventes organiques ont baissé de 1%. Le segment Snacks a enregistré une baisse de 6% des ventes, avec des ventes organiques en recul de 3%. Le flux de trésorerie d'exploitation depuis le début de l'année a atteint 737 millions de dollars, avec 283 millions de dollars restitués aux actionnaires par le biais de dividendes et de rachats d'actions.

Campbell's a mis à jour ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2025, projetant désormais une croissance des ventes nettes de 6 à 8%, des ventes nettes organiques entre -2% et stables, et un BPA ajusté de 2,95 à 3,05 dollars. L'entreprise a réalisé 65 millions de dollars d'économies dans le cadre de son programme d'économies de coûts de 250 millions de dollars annoncé en septembre 2024.

Campbell's (CPB) hat die Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 veröffentlicht, wobei der Nettoumsatz um 9% auf 2,7 Milliarden Dollar gestiegen ist, obwohl der organische Nettoumsatz um 2% gesunken ist. Das EBIT des Unternehmens stieg auf 327 Millionen Dollar, während das bereinigte EBIT um 2% auf 372 Millionen Dollar zunahm. Der Gewinn pro Aktie betrug 0,58 Dollar, während das bereinigte EPS um 8% auf 0,74 Dollar fiel.

Das Segment Mahlzeiten und Getränke verzeichnete ein Umsatzwachstum von 21%, das durch die Übernahme von Sovos Brands bedingt war, während der organische Umsatz um 1% zurückging. Das Snack-Segment erlebte einen Umsatzrückgang von 6%, wobei der organische Umsatz um 3% sank. Der Cashflow aus dem operativen Geschäft belief sich bis heute auf 737 Millionen Dollar, wobei 283 Millionen Dollar durch Dividenden und Aktienrückkäufe an die Aktionäre zurückgegeben wurden.

Campbell's hat seine Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 aktualisiert und rechnet nun mit einem Nettoumsatzwachstum von 6-8%, einem organischen Nettoumsatz zwischen -2% und stabil sowie einem bereinigten EPS von 2,95-3,05 Dollar. Das Unternehmen hat 65 Millionen Dollar an Einsparungen im Rahmen seines 250 Millionen Dollar umfassenden Kostensenkungsprogramms erzielt, das im September 2024 angekündigt wurde.

Positive
  • Cost savings program delivered $65M of $250M target
  • Operating cash flow increased to $737M from $684M
  • Meals & Beverages segment sales up 21% with Sovos acquisition
  • Sovos Brands acquisition slightly accretive to adjusted earnings
Negative
  • Organic net sales declined 2%
  • Adjusted EPS decreased 8% to $0.74
  • Snacks segment sales dropped 6%
  • Gross profit margin decreased 100 basis points to 30.4%
  • Net interest expense increased to $80M from $46M
  • Lowered full-year guidance

Insights

Campbell's Q2 fiscal 2025 results reveal a mixed performance with significant acquisition-driven growth masking organic challenges. Net sales increased 9% to $2.7 billion, primarily due to the Sovos Brands acquisition, while organic net sales declined 2%. This decline stemmed from pricing pressures rather than volume issues.

The earnings picture shows concerning trends. Adjusted EPS decreased 8% to $0.74, primarily due to higher interest expenses from acquisition-related debt. Gross profit margin compressed 100 basis points to 30.4%, reflecting ongoing cost inflation and unfavorable pricing dynamics despite productivity improvements.

Management's guidance revision is particularly noteworthy. Campbell's lowered its full-year outlook, now projecting organic sales between down 2% and flat (previously positive), and adjusted EPS of $2.95-$3.05 (down 1-4% year-over-year). This revision signals continued headwinds in their core business.

The segment performance divergence is telling: Meals & Beverages grew 21% with acquisition benefits, while Snacks declined 6%, with a concerning 3% organic decline. This weakness in Snacks, affecting key brands like Goldfish crackers and Snyder's pretzels, represents a structural challenge for a critical growth segment.

While the $737 million in operating cash flow demonstrates financial stability, the company's challenges in driving organic growth amid cost pressures and the need for increased marketing investment suggest fundamental business headwinds beyond simple macroeconomic factors.

Campbell's Q2 fiscal 2025 results reveal a concerning narrative beneath the headline numbers. While total sales grew 9% to $2.7 billion, this growth relies entirely on the Sovos Brands acquisition, masking a 2% decline in organic sales. This dichotomy highlights a company addressing fundamental growth challenges through acquisition rather than organic improvement.

The profitability picture shows significant pressure points. Adjusted EPS fell 8% to $0.74, with interest expenses ballooning to $80 million from $46 million last year due to acquisition financing. Gross margin contracted 100 basis points to 30.4% despite cost-saving initiatives, signaling that inflation and pricing pressures are outpacing efficiency improvements.

Most alarming is the performance divergence between segments. The Snacks division - historically a growth driver - experienced not just a 6% revenue decline but a disproportionate 29% drop in operating earnings. With weaknesses in flagship brands like Goldfish and Snyder's, this suggests deeper competitive or consumer preference shifts rather than temporary headwinds.

Management's downward guidance revision further confirms these structural challenges. The company now expects organic sales between down 2% and flat - acknowledging that anticipated improvements haven't materialized. This projection weakness, combined with continued share repurchases despite increased debt ($56 million in repurchases year-to-date), raises questions about capital allocation priorities.

While the $737 million in operating cash flow and accelerated cost savings provide some stability, they're insufficient to offset the fundamental challenges in driving organic growth and maintaining pricing power in key categories.

  • Net Sales increased 9% to $2.7 billion and decreased 2% on an organic basis.
  • Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) were $327 million. Adjusted EBIT increased 2% to $372 million including the impact of the Sovos Brands, Inc. (Sovos Brands) acquisition.
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $0.58. Adjusted EPS decreased 8% to $0.74.
  • Fiscal year-to-date cash flow from operations was $737 million; returned $283 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • Updates full-year fiscal 2025 guidance.

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) today reported results for its second quarter fiscal 2025 ended January 26, 2025. Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to the same period of fiscal 2024.

CEO Comments
Mick Beekhuizen, Campbell’s President and CEO, said “Second quarter earnings were in line with our expectations despite the dynamic operating environment. Given the softness in some of our snacking categories, the anticipated sequential top-line improvement did not materialize during the quarter, and we now have a more muted second half expectation. As a result, we are updating our full-year guidance. We remain confident in our ability to successfully navigate the current consumer landscape with our portfolio of advantaged leadership brands, talented team and track record of execution. We have a strong foundation to deliver long-term sustainable, profitable growth and shareholder returns.”

 

Three Months Ended

($ in millions, except per share)

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

 

% Change

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

As Reported (GAAP)

$2,685

 

$2,456

 

9%

Organic

 

 

 

 

(2)%

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)

 

 

 

 

 

As Reported (GAAP)

$327

 

$317

 

3%

Adjusted

$372

 

$364

 

2%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

As Reported (GAAP)

$0.58

 

$0.68

 

(15)%

Adjusted

$0.74

 

$0.80

 

(8)%

Note: A detailed reconciliation of the reported (GAAP) financial information to the adjusted financial information is included at the end of this news release.

Items Impacting Comparability
The table below presents a summary of items impacting comparability in each period. A detailed reconciliation of the reported (GAAP) financial information to the adjusted information is included at the end of this news release.

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

Three Months Ended

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

As Reported (GAAP)

$0.58

 

$0.68

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives

$0.06

 

$0.09

Commodity mark-to-market losses (gains)

$(0.03)

 

$(0.02)

Accelerated amortization

$0.02

 

$0.02

Impairment charges

$0.06

 

$—

Charges associated with divestitures

$0.05

 

$—

Certain litigation expenses

$—

 

$—

Costs associated with acquisition

$—

 

$0.03

Adjusted

$0.74

 

$0.80

Second Quarter Results
Net sales in the quarter increased 9% to $2.7 billion driven by the benefit from the Sovos Brands acquisition (also referred to as the acquisition). Organic net sales decreased 2% to $2.4 billion driven by net price realization with flat volume/mix.

Gross profit increased to $819 million from $776 million. Gross profit margin was 30.5% compared to 31.6% and adjusted gross profit increased to $815 million from $772 million. Adjusted gross profit margin decreased 100 basis points to 30.4% mainly driven by cost inflation and other supply chain costs, unfavorable net price realization and the impact of the acquisition, partially offset by supply chain productivity improvements and the benefits from cost savings initiatives.

Marketing and selling expenses, which represented approximately 10% of net sales, increased 18% to $256 million. Adjusted marketing and selling expenses increased 18% to $255 million, primarily driven by the impact of the acquisition and higher advertising and consumer promotion expense in the base business.

Administrative expenses decreased 13% to $165 million. Adjusted administrative expenses decreased 2% to $156 million driven by the benefit from cost savings initiatives, partially offset by the impact of the acquisition.

Other expenses were $41 million compared to $26 million. Adjusted other expenses were $8 million compared to $9 million.

EBIT increased to $327 million from $317 million. Adjusted EBIT increased 2% to $372 million primarily due to the contribution of the acquisition, partially offset by lower adjusted EBIT in the base business. The base business performance was primarily driven by lower adjusted gross profit and higher adjusted marketing and selling expenses partially offset by lower adjusted administrative expenses.

Net interest expense was $80 million compared to $46 million, primarily due to an increase in interest expense related to higher levels of debt. The effective tax rate was 30.0% compared to 25.1% and the adjusted effective tax rate was 24.0% compared to 24.5%.

EPS decreased to $0.58 per share compared to $0.68 per share. Adjusted EPS decreased 8% to $0.74 per share primarily reflecting higher net interest expense, partially offset by the increase in adjusted EBIT. The acquisition was slightly accretive to adjusted earnings per share.

Cash Flow and Shareholder Return
Cash flow from operations for the six months ended January 26, 2025 was $737 million compared to $684 million primarily due to higher cash earnings and changes in working capital. Capital expenditures year-to-date were $211 million compared to $263 million. In line with Campbell’s commitment to return value to its shareholders, the company has paid $227 million of cash dividends and repurchased common stock of approximately $56 million year-to-date. As of the end of the second quarter, the company had approximately $205 million remaining under its anti-dilutive share repurchase program in addition to approximately $301 million remaining under its September 2021 strategic share repurchase program.

Cost Savings Program
Through the second quarter, Campbell's has delivered approximately $65 million of savings under the $250 million cost savings program announced in September 2024.

Updated Full-Year Fiscal 2025 Guidance:
Based on year-to-date performance and the ongoing dynamic consumer environment, Campbell’s is updating its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance. In addition, the company’s updated guidance reflects the sale of the noosa yoghurt business, which was divested on February 24, 2025, and is estimated to have an impact of approximately 1 percentage point on net sales and an estimated $0.01 dilutive impact to adjusted EPS.

The company is updating its full-year fiscal 2025 financial outlook as follows:

  • Net sales growth of approximately 6% to 8%.
  • Organic net sales expected to be in the range of down 2% to flat.
    • Organic net sales exclude acquisitions, divestitures, currency and the 53rd week. As a reminder, Sovos Brands was acquired on March 12, 2024, and therefore moves into organic net sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Adjusted EBIT growth of 3% to 5%.
    • Reflecting strong first half progress on cost savings initiatives, expected full-year 2025 cost savings are increased to $120 million.
  • Adjusted EPS of $2.95 to $3.05, or approximately down 4% to down 1% versus prior year adjusted EPS of $3.08.
    • Net interest expense expected to be $325 to $330 million reflecting the benefit of the after-tax proceeds from the noosa divestiture used to reduce debt.

The company’s guidance does not reflect any impact from potential import tariffs by the U.S. government and potential retaliatory actions taken by other countries, given the tariff and trade environments are uncertain and rapidly evolving.

Consistent with prior guidance, the benefit of the 53rd week is included in the company's fiscal 2025 guidance (with the exception of organic net sales which exclude the 53rd week) and is estimated to be worth approximately 2 points of growth to reported net sales and adjusted EBIT, along with approximately $0.07 of adjusted EPS.

Other additional guidance assumptions can be found in the accompanying investor presentation available at https://investor.thecampbellscompany.com/events-presentations.

 

FY2024 Results

Prior FY2025
Guidance

Updated FY2025
Guidance

($ in millions, except per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

$9,636

 

 

+9% to +11%

 

+6% to +8%

Organic Net Sales

 

$9,457

*

 

0% to 2%

 

(2)% to 0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBIT

 

$1,454

*

 

+9% to +11%

 

+3% to +5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EPS

 

$3.08

*

 

+1% to +4%

 

(4)% to (1)%

 

 

 

 

 

$3.12 to $3.22

 

$2.95 to $3.05

Prior guidance reflects Sovos Brands which was acquired on March 12, 2024, the divestiture of the Pop Secret popcorn business which was sold on August 26, 2024 and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2025. Updated guidance also reflects the divestiture of the noosa yoghurt business which was sold on February 24, 2025. Organic net sales exclude acquisitions, divestitures, currency and the 53rd week in fiscal 2025.

 

* Adjusted - refer to the detailed reconciliation of the reported (GAAP) financial information to the adjusted financial information at the end of this news release.

Note: A non-GAAP reconciliation is not provided for fiscal 2025 guidance as the company is unable to reasonably estimate the full-year financial impact of items such as actuarial gains or losses on pension and postretirement plans because these impacts are dependent on future changes in market conditions. The inability to predict the amount and timing of these future items makes a detailed reconciliation of these forward-looking financial measures impracticable.

Segment Operating Review
An analysis of net sales and operating earnings by reportable segment follows:

 

Three Months Ended January 26, 2025

 

($ in millions)

 

Meals & Beverages*

 

Snacks

 

Total

Net Sales, as Reported

$1,679

 

$1,006

 

$2,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/Mix

1%

 

(2)%

 

—%

Net Price Realization

(2)%

 

(1)%

 

(2)%

Organic Net Sales

(1)%

 

(3)%

 

(2)%

Currency

—%

 

—%

 

—%

Acquisition / (Divestiture)1

23%

 

(3)%

 

11%

% Change vs. Prior Year

21%

 

(6)%

 

9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Operating Earnings

$291

 

$114

 

 

% Change vs. Prior Year

18%

 

(29)%

 

 

 

*Numbers may not add due to rounding.

1 Reflects the incremental net sales associated with the Sovos Brands acquisition, which was completed on March 12, 2024, and the loss of net sales associated with the divestiture of the Pop Secret popcorn business, which was completed on August 26, 2024.

Note: A detailed reconciliation of the reported (GAAP) net sales to organic net sales is included at the end of this news release.

Meals & Beverages
Net sales in the quarter increased 21% driven by the benefit of the acquisition. Excluding the acquisition, organic net sales decreased 1% driven by declines in SpaghettiOs and U.S. soup, partially offset by gains in foodservice. Lower net price realization of 2% was partially offset by favorable volume/mix of 1%. Sales of U.S. soup decreased primarily due to decreases in ready-to-serve soups and condensed soups, partially offset by an increase in broth.

Operating earnings in the quarter increased 18%. The increase was primarily due to the benefit of the acquisition, partially offset by higher marketing and selling expenses.

Snacks
Net sales in the quarter decreased 6%. Excluding the impact of the Pop Secret divestiture, organic net sales decreased 3% driven by declines in third-party partner and contract brands, Goldfish crackers and Snyder's of Hanover pretzels. Sales were impacted by volume/mix declines of 2% and lower net price realization of 1%.

Operating earnings in the quarter decreased 29% primarily due to lower gross profit and higher marketing and selling expenses. Gross profit margin decreased primarily due to the impact of cost inflation and other supply chain costs, lower net price realization and unfavorable volume/mix, partially offset by supply chain productivity improvements and the benefits from cost savings initiatives.

Corporate
Corporate expense was $73 million in the quarter compared to $89 million. The decrease was primarily due to lower costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives, costs associated with the acquisition in the prior year, lower administrative expenses and higher unrealized mark-to-market gains on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges, partially offset by non-cash impairment charges.

Conference Call and Webcast
Campbell's will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants calling from the U.S. & Canada may dial in using the toll-free phone number (800) 715-9871. Participants calling from outside the U.S. & Canada may dial in using phone number +1 (646) 307-1963. The conference access code is 3292637. In addition to dial-in, access to a live listen-only audio webcast and accompanying slide presentation, as well as a replay of the webcast, will be available at https://investor.thecampbellscompany.com/events-presentations.

Reportable Segments
The Campbell's Company earnings results are reported as follows:

Meals & Beverages, which consists of our soup, simple meals and beverages products in retail and foodservice in the U.S. and Canada. The segment includes the following products: Campbell’s condensed and ready-to-serve soups; Swanson broth and stocks; Pacific Foods broth, soups and non-dairy beverages; Prego pasta sauces; Pace Mexican sauces; SpaghettiOs pasta; Campbell’s gravies, beans and dinner sauces; Swanson canned poultry; V8 juices and beverages; Campbell’s tomato juice; and as of March 12, 2024, Rao's pasta sauces, dry pasta, frozen entrées, frozen pizza and soups; Michael Angelo's frozen entrées and pasta sauces; and noosa yogurts. The noosa yoghurt business was sold on February 24, 2025. The segment also includes snacking products in foodservice and Canada; and

Snacks, which consists of Pepperidge Farm cookies, crackers, fresh bakery and frozen products, including Goldfish crackers, Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, Lance sandwich crackers, Cape Cod potato chips, Kettle Brand potato chips, Late July snacks, Snack Factory pretzel crisps, and other snacking products in retail in the U.S. The segment also includes the snacking and meals and beverages retail business in Latin America. The segment also included the results of our Pop Secret popcorn business, which was sold on August 26, 2024.

We refer to the following products as our “leadership brands”: Campbell’s condensed and ready-to-serve soups; Chunky soups; Swanson broth, stocks and canned poultry; Pacific Foods broth, soups and non-dairy beverages; Prego pasta sauces; Pace Mexican sauces; V8 juices and beverages; Rao's pasta sauces, dry pasta, frozen entrées, frozen pizza and soups; Pepperidge Farm cookies, crackers and fresh bakery; Goldfish crackers; Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels; Lance sandwich crackers; Cape Cod potato chips; Kettle Brand potato chips; Late July snacks; and Snack Factory pretzel crisps.

About The Campbell's Company
For 155 years, The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has been connecting people through food they love. Headquartered in Camden, N.J. since 1869, generations of consumers have trusted us to provide delicious and affordable food and beverages. Today, the company is a North American focused brand powerhouse, generating fiscal 2024 net sales of $9.6 billion across two divisions: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Our portfolio of 16 leadership brands includes: Campbell’s, Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pace, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Rao’s, Snack Factory pretzel crisps, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson and V8. For more information, visit www.thecampbellscompany.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect the company’s current expectations about the impact of its future plans and performance on the company’s business or financial results. These forward-looking statements, including any statements made regarding sales, EBIT and EPS guidance, rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause the company’s actual results to vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement include: the risks associated with imposed and threatened tariffs by the U.S. and reciprocal tariffs by its trading partners; the risks related to the availability of, and cost inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials, commodities, packaging and transportation, including those related to tariffs; disruptions in or inefficiencies to the company’s supply chain and/or operations, including reliance on key contract manufacturer and supplier relationships; declines or volatility in financial markets, deteriorating economic conditions and other external factors, including the impact and application of new or changes to existing governmental laws, regulations, and policies; the company’s ability to execute on and realize the expected benefits from its strategy, including growing sales in snacks and growing/maintaining its market share position in soup; the impact of strong competitive responses to the company’s efforts to leverage brand power with product innovation, promotional programs and new advertising; the risks associated with trade and consumer acceptance of product improvements, shelving initiatives, new products and pricing and promotional strategies; changes in consumer demand for the company’s products and favorable perception of the company’s brands; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the Sovos Brands, Inc. (“Sovos Brands”) transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer or cost more to be realized than expected, including that the Sovos Brands transaction may not be accretive within the expected timeframe or the extent anticipated; the ability to realize projected cost savings and benefits from cost savings initiatives and the integration of recent acquisitions; the risks related to the effectiveness of the company's hedging activities and the company's ability to respond to volatility in commodity prices; the company’s ability to manage changes to its organizational structure and/or business processes, including selling, distribution, manufacturing and information management systems or processes; changing inventory management practices by certain of the company’s key customers; a changing customer landscape, with value and e-commerce retailers expanding their market presence, while certain of the company’s key customers maintain significance to the company’s business; product quality and safety issues, including recalls and product liabilities; the possible disruption to the independent contractor distribution models used by certain of the company’s businesses, including as a result of litigation or regulatory actions affecting their independent contractor classification; the uncertainties of litigation and regulatory actions against the company; a disruption, failure or security breach of the company’s or the company's vendors' information technology systems, including ransomware attacks; impairment to goodwill or other intangible assets; the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights; increased liabilities and costs related to the company’s defined benefit pension plans; the company’s ability to attract and retain key talent; goals and initiatives related to, and the impacts of, climate change, including from weather-related events; the costs, disruption and diversion of management’s attention associated with activist investors; the company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; unforeseen business disruptions or other impacts due to political instability, civil disobedience, terrorism, geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics or other outbreaks of disease or other calamities; and other factors described in the company’s most recent Form 10-K and subsequent Securities and Exchange Commission filings. This discussion of uncertainties is by no means exhaustive but is designed to highlight important factors that may impact the company’s outlook. The company disclaims any obligation or intent to update forward-looking statements in order to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release.

 

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited)

(millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

Net sales

 

$

2,685

 

 

$

2,456

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

Cost of products sold

 

 

1,866

 

 

1,680

Marketing and selling expenses

 

 

256

 

 

 

217

 

Administrative expenses

 

 

165

 

 

 

189

 

Research and development expenses

 

 

25

 

 

 

25

 

Other expenses / (income)

 

 

41

 

 

 

26

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

5

 

 

 

2

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

2,358

 

 

 

2,139

 

Earnings before interest and taxes

 

 

327

 

 

 

317

 

Interest, net

 

 

80

 

 

 

46

 

Earnings before taxes

 

 

247

 

 

 

271

 

Taxes on earnings

 

 

74

 

 

 

68

 

Net earnings

 

 

173

 

 

 

203

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

173

 

 

$

203

 

Per share - basic

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

.58

 

 

$

.68

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

298

 

 

 

298

 

Per share - assuming dilution

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

.58

 

 

$

.68

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution

 

 

299

 

 

 

299

 

 

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited)

(millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

Net sales

 

$

5,457

 

 

$

4,974

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

Cost of products sold

 

 

3,771

 

 

3,410

Marketing and selling expenses

 

 

506

 

 

 

439

 

Administrative expenses

 

 

340

 

 

 

347

 

Research and development expenses

 

 

51

 

 

 

49

 

Other expenses / (income)

 

 

84

 

 

 

50

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

11

 

 

 

4

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

4,763

 

 

 

4,299

 

Earnings before interest and taxes

 

 

694

 

 

 

675

 

Interest, net

 

 

163

 

 

 

94

 

Earnings before taxes

 

 

531

 

 

 

581

 

Taxes on earnings

 

 

140

 

 

 

144

 

Net earnings

 

 

391

 

 

 

437

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

391

 

 

$

437

 

Per share - basic

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

1.47

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

298

 

 

 

298

 

Per share - assuming dilution

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

1.30

 

 

$

1.46

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution

 

 

300

 

 

 

299

 

 

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF SALES AND EARNINGS (unaudited)

(millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

 

Percent

Change

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Meals & Beverages

$

1,679

 

 

$

1,382

 

 

21

%

Snacks

 

1,006

 

 

 

1,074

 

 

(6

)%

Total sales

$

2,685

 

 

$

2,456

 

 

9

%

Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Meals & Beverages

$

291

 

 

$

247

 

 

18

%

Snacks

 

114

 

 

 

161

 

 

(29

)%

Total operating earnings

 

405

 

 

 

408

 

 

(1

)%

Corporate income (expense)

 

(73

)

 

 

(89

)

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

(5

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

Earnings before interest and taxes

 

327

 

 

 

317

 

 

3

%

Interest, net

 

80

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

Taxes on earnings

 

74

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

173

 

 

 

203

 

 

(15

)%

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

$

173

 

 

$

203

 

 

(15

)%

Per share - assuming dilution

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

$

.58

 

 

$

.68

 

 

(15

)%

 

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF SALES AND EARNINGS (unaudited)

(millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

 

Percent

Change

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Meals & Beverages

$

3,385

 

 

$

2,786

 

 

22

%

Snacks

 

2,072

 

 

 

2,188

 

 

(5

)%

Total sales

$

5,457

 

 

$

4,974

 

 

10

%

Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Meals & Beverages

$

628

 

 

$

534

 

 

18

%

Snacks

 

256

 

 

 

322

 

 

(20

)%

Total operating earnings

 

884

 

 

 

856

 

 

3

%

Corporate income (expense)

 

(179

)

 

 

(177

)

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

(11

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

Earnings before interest and taxes

 

694

 

 

 

675

 

 

3

%

Interest, net

 

163

 

 

 

94

 

 

 

Taxes on earnings

 

140

 

 

 

144

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

391

 

 

 

437

 

 

(11

)%

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

$

391

 

 

$

437

 

 

(11

)%

Per share - assuming dilution

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

$

1.30

 

 

$

1.46

 

 

(11

)%

 

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(millions)

 

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

Current assets

$

2,946

 

 

$

2,070

 

Assets of business held for sale

 

235

 

 

Plant assets, net

 

2,637

 

 

 

2,470

 

Intangible assets, net

 

9,523

 

 

 

7,071

 

Other assets

 

569

 

 

 

495

 

Total assets

$

15,910

 

 

$

12,106

 

Current liabilities

$

3,359

 

 

$

2,056

 

Liabilities of business held for sale

 

54

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

6,496

 

 

 

4,506

 

Other liabilities

 

2,089

 

 

 

1,693

 

Total equity

 

3,912

 

 

 

3,851

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

15,910

 

 

$

12,106

 

Total debt

$

7,675

 

 

$

4,520

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

$

829

 

 

$

169

 

 

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

(millions)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

391

 

 

$

437

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flow

 

 

 

Impairment charges

 

26

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

11

 

 

 

4

 

Stock-based compensation

 

36

 

 

 

36

 

Pension and postretirement benefit expense

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

219

 

 

 

192

 

Deferred income taxes

 

5

 

 

 

6

 

Net loss on sale of business

 

25

 

 

 

 

Other

 

67

 

 

 

76

 

Changes in working capital, net of divestiture

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(94

)

 

 

(116

)

Inventories

 

52

 

 

 

102

 

Other current assets

 

(24

)

 

 

(22

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

40

 

 

 

(17

)

Other

 

(19

)

 

 

(17

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

737

 

 

 

684

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases of plant assets

 

(211

)

 

 

(263

)

Purchases of route businesses

 

(90

)

 

 

(6

)

Sales of route businesses

 

61

 

 

 

13

 

Sale of business

 

70

 

 

 

 

Other

 

(5

)

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(175

)

 

 

(256

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings, including commercial paper

 

663

 

 

 

1,416

 

Short-term repayments, including commercial paper

 

(925

)

 

 

(1,596

)

Long-term borrowings

 

1,144

 

 

 

 

Long-term repayments

 

(400

)

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(227

)

 

 

(224

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

(56

)

 

 

(29

)

Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation

 

(28

)

 

 

(14

)

Payments of debt issuance costs

 

(11

)

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

160

 

 

 

(448

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(1

)

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

721

 

 

 

(20

)

Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period

 

108

 

 

 

189

 

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period

$

829

 

 

$

169

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Second Quarter Ended January 26, 2025

The Campbell's Company (the "company") uses certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in certain communications. These non-GAAP financial measures are measures of performance not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and should be considered in addition to, not in lieu of, GAAP reported measures. Management believes that also presenting certain non-GAAP financial measures provides additional information to facilitate comparison of the company's historical operating results and trends in its underlying operating results, and provides transparency on how the company evaluates its business. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the company's performance. Management considers quantitative and qualitative factors in assessing whether to adjust for the impact of items that may be significant or that could affect an understanding of the company’s performance and trends in its underlying operating results. The adjustments on earnings may include but are not limited to items such as: unusual or non-recurring gains or charges; costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives; actuarial gains or losses on pension and postretirement plans; unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges; gains or losses on the extinguishment of debt; gains or losses on divestitures; costs associated with acquisitions; impairment charges or accelerated amortization; certain litigation expenses or recoveries; and costs or recoveries related to a cybersecurity incident. Depending upon facts or circumstances, management may change these adjustments. When these adjustments change, the company will provide updated definitions of its non-GAAP financial measures. When items no longer impact the company’s current or future presentation of non-GAAP operating results, the company will remove these items from its non-GAAP definitions.

Organic Net Sales
Organic net sales are net sales excluding the impact of currency, acquisitions, divestitures and the 53rd week in fiscal 2025. Management believes that excluding these items, which are not part of the ongoing business, improves the comparability of year-to-year results. A reconciliation of net sales as reported to organic net sales follows.

Three Months Ended

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

 

% Change

(millions)

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Impact of Currency

Impact of Acquisition

Organic Net Sales

 

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Impact of Divestiture

Organic Net Sales

 

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Organic Net Sales

Meals & Beverages

$

1,679

 

$

6

 

$

(313

)

$

1,372

 

 

$

1,382

 

$

 

$

1,382

 

 

21

%

(1

)%

Snacks

 

1,006

 

2

 

 

 

1,008

 

 

1,074

 

(32

)

 

1,042

 

(6

)%

(3

)%

Total Net Sales

$

2,685

 

$

8

 

$

(313

)

$

2,380

 

 

$

2,456

 

$

(32

)

$

2,424

 

 

9

%

(2

)%

Six Months Ended

 

January 26, 2025

 

January 28, 2024

 

% Change

(millions)

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Impact of Currency

Impact of Acquisition

Organic Net Sales

 

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Impact of Divestiture

Organic Net Sales

 

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Organic Net Sales

Meals & Beverages

$

3,385

 

$

7

 

$

(623

)

$

2,769

 

 

$

2,786

 

$

 

$

2,786

 

 

22

%

(1

)%

Snacks

 

2,072

 

2

 

 

2,074

 

 

2,188

 

(53

)

 

2,135

 

(5

)%

(3

)%

Total Net Sales

$

5,457

 

$

9

 

$

(623

)

$

4,843

 

 

$

4,974

 

$

(53

)

$

4,921

 

 

10

%

(2

)%

Twelve Months Ended

 

July 28, 2024

(millions)

Net Sales,

as

Reported

Impact of Divestitures

Organic Net Sales for

FY 2025 Guidance

Meals & Beverages

$

5,258

 

$

(68

)

$

5,190

 

Snacks

 

4,378

 

(111

)

 

4,267

Total Net Sales

$

9,636

 

$

(179

)

$

9,457

 

Items Impacting Earnings
Adjusted Net earnings are net earnings excluding the impact of costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives, unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges, accelerated amortization, impairment charges, gains or losses on divestitures, certain litigation expenses or recoveries, costs or recoveries related to a cybersecurity incident, actuarial gains or losses on pension and postretirement plans and costs associated with acquisitions. Management believes that financial information excluding certain items that are not considered to reflect the ongoing operating results, such as those listed below, improves the comparability of year-to-year results. Consequently, management believes that investors may be able to better understand its results excluding these items.

The following items impacted earnings:

(1)

 

The company has implemented several cost savings initiatives in recent years. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company recorded Restructuring charges of $5 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $10 million in Cost of products sold, $8 million in Administrative expenses, $1 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $1 million in Research and development expenses related to these initiatives. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the company recorded Restructuring charges of $2 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $29 million in Administrative expenses, $3 million in Cost of products sold, $1 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $1 million in Research and development expenses (aggregate impact of $27 million after tax, or $.09 per share) related to these initiatives. In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the company recorded Restructuring charges of $11 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $19 million in Administrative expenses, $18 million in Cost of products sold, $2 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $2 million in Research and development expenses related to these initiatives. In the six-month period of fiscal 2024, the company recorded Restructuring charges of $4 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $34 million in Administrative expenses, $6 million in Cost of products sold, $3 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $2 million in Research and development expenses (aggregate impact of $37 million after tax, or $.12 per share) related to these initiatives. For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company recorded Restructuring charges of $17 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $54 million in Administrative expenses, $26 million in Cost of products sold, $4 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $3 million in Research and development expenses related to these initiatives.

 

 

 

 

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the company began implementation of an optimization initiative to improve the effectiveness of its Snacks direct-store-delivery route-to-market network. In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the company recognized $8 million in Marketing and selling expenses related to this initiative. For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company recognized $5 million in Marketing and selling expenses related to this initiative.

 

 

 

 

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the total aggregate impact related to the cost savings and optimization initiatives was $25 million ($19 million after tax, or $.06 per share). In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the total aggregate impact related to the cost savings and optimization initiatives was $60 million ($46 million after tax, or $.15 per share). For the year ended July 28, 2024, the total aggregate impact related to the cost savings and optimization initiatives was $109 million ($83 million after tax, or $.28 per share).

 

(2)

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company recognized gains in Cost of products sold of $14 million ($10 million after tax, or $.03 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the company recognized gains in Cost of products sold of $7 million ($5 million after tax, or $.02 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges. In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the company recognized gains in Cost of products sold of $18 million ($13 million after tax, or $.04 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges. In the six-month period of fiscal 2024, the company recognized losses in Cost of products sold of $8 million ($6 million after tax, or $.02 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges. For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company recognized losses in Cost of products sold of $22 million ($16 million after tax, or $.05 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges.

 

 

 

(3)

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and 2024, the company recorded accelerated amortization expense in Other expenses / (income) of $7 million ($5 million after tax, or $.02 per share) related to customer relationship intangible assets due to the loss of certain contract manufacturing customers, which began in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. In the six-month periods of fiscal 2025 and 2024, the company recorded accelerated amortization expense in Other expenses / (income) of $14 million ($10 million after tax, or $.03 per share). For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company recorded accelerated amortization expense in Other expenses / (income) of $27 million ($20 million after tax, or $.07 per share).

 

 

 

(4)

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company performed an interim impairment assessment on certain salty snacks and cookie trademarks within the Snacks segment, including Tom's, Jays, Kruncher's, O-Ke-Doke, Stella D'oro and Archway, collectively referred to as the company's "Allied brands," and recognized an impairment charge of $15 million on the trademarks.

 

 

 

 

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company performed an interim impairment assessment on the Late July trademark within the Snacks segment and recognized an impairment charge of $11 million on the trademark.

 

 

 

 

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the total aggregate impact of the impairment charges was $26 million ($19 million after tax, or $.06 per share).

 

 

 

 

 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company recognized an impairment charge of $53 million on the Allied brands trademarks.

 

 

 

 

 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company performed an impairment assessment on the assets in the Pop Secret popcorn business within the Snacks segment as sales and operating performance were below expectations due in part to competitive pressure and reduced margins, and as the company pursued divesting the business. As a result of these factors, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company lowered the long-term outlook for the business and recognized an impairment charge of $76 million on the trademark. The sale of the business was completed on August 26, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended July 28, 2024, the total aggregate impact of the impairment charges was $129 million ($98 million after tax, or $.33 per share).

 

 

 

The charges were included in Other expenses / (income).

 

 

 

(5)

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company recorded $15 million ($.05 per share) of deferred tax expense related to the sale of the noosa yoghurt business, which was completed on February 24, 2025. In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the company recorded a loss in Other expenses / (income) of $25 million ($19 million after tax, or $.06 per share) on the sale of its Pop Secret popcorn business. In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the total aggregate impact of charges associated with divestitures was $25 million ($34 million after tax, or $.11 per share).

 

 

 

(6)

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company recorded litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $1 million ($1 million after tax) related to the Plum baby food and snacks business (Plum), which was divested on May 3, 2021, and certain other litigation matters. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the company recorded litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $1 million ($1 million after tax) related to Plum. In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the company recorded litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $2 million ($2 million after tax, or $.01 per share) related to Plum and certain other litigation matters. In the six-month period of fiscal 2024, the company recorded litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $3 million ($3 million after tax, or $.01 per share) related to Plum. For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company recorded litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $5 million ($5 million after tax, $.02 per share) related to Plum and certain other litigation matters.

 

 

 

(7)

 

In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the company recorded insurance recoveries in Administrative expenses of $1 million ($1 million after tax) related to related to a cybersecurity incident that was identified in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. In the six-moth period of fiscal 2024, the company recorded costs of $2 million in Cost of products sold and $1 million in Administrative expenses (aggregate impact of $2 million after tax, or $.01 per share) related to the cybersecurity incident.

 

 

 

(8)

 

In the six-month period of fiscal 2025, the company recognized an actuarial loss in Other expenses / (income) of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to an interim remeasurement of a postretirement plan due to a plan amendment. For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company recognized actuarial losses on pension and postretirement plans in Other expenses / (income) of $33 million ($25 million after tax, or $.08 per share).

 

 

 

(9)

 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the company announced its intent to acquire Sovos Brands, Inc. and on March 12, 2024, the acquisition closed. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the company incurred costs associated with the acquisition in Other expenses / (income) of $10 million ($9 million after tax, or $.03 per share). In the six-month period of fiscal 2024, the company incurred costs associated with the acquisition in Other expenses / (income) of $19 million ($17 million after tax, or $.06 per share). For the year ended July 28, 2024, the company incurred $126 million of costs associated with the acquisition, of which $21 million was recorded in Restructuring charges, $47 million in Administrative expenses, $35 million in Other expenses / (income), $3 million in Marketing and selling expenses, $2 million in Research and development expenses and $18 million in Cost of products sold, of which $17 million was associated with the acquisition date fair value adjustment for inventory. The company also recorded costs of $2 million in Interest expense related to costs associated with the Delayed Draw Term Loan Credit Agreement used to fund the acquisition. The aggregate impact was $128 million, $109 million after tax, or $.36 per share.

The following tables reconcile financial information, presented in accordance with GAAP, to financial information excluding certain items:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

Year Ended

(millions, except per share amounts)

 

January 26,
2025

 

January 28,
2024

 

Percent Change

 

January 26,
2025

 

January 28,
2024

 

Percent Change

 

July 28,
2024

Gross profit, as reported

 

$

819

 

 

$

776

 

 

6

%

 

$

1,686

 

 

$

1,564

 

 

8

%

 

$

2,971

 

Gross profit margin, as reported

 

 

30.5

%

 

 

31.6

%

 

(110) pts

 

 

30.9

%

 

 

31.4

%

 

(50) pts

 

 

30.8

%

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

10

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Commodity mark-to-market losses (gains) (2)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Cybersecurity incident costs (recoveries) (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

Adjusted Gross profit

 

$

815

 

 

$

772

 

 

6

%

 

$

1,686

 

 

$

1,580

 

 

7

%

 

$

3,039

 

Adjusted Gross profit margin

 

 

30.4

%

 

 

31.4

%

 

(100) pts

 

 

30.9

%

 

 

31.8

%

 

(90) pts

 

 

31.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing and selling expenses, as reported

 

$

256

 

 

$

217

 

 

18

%

 

$

506

 

 

$

439

 

 

15

%

 

$

833

 

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

 

(9

)

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

Adjusted Marketing and selling expenses

 

$

255

 

 

$

216

 

 

18

%

 

$

496

 

 

$

436

 

 

14

%

 

$

821

 

Administrative expenses, as reported

 

$

165

 

 

$

189

 

 

(13

)%

 

$

340

 

 

$

347

 

 

(2

)%

 

$

737

 

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(29

)

 

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

 

(54

)

Certain litigation expenses (6)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Cybersecurity incident recoveries (costs) (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(47

)

Adjusted Administrative expenses

 

$

156

 

 

$

159

 

 

(2

)%

 

$

320

 

 

$

309

 

 

4

%

 

$

630

 

Research and development expenses, as reported

 

$

25

 

 

$

25

 

 

 

 

$

51

 

 

$

49

 

 

 

 

$

102

 

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

(3

)

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

Adjusted Research and development expenses

 

$

24

 

 

$

24

 

 

 

 

$

49

 

 

$

47

 

 

 

 

$

97

 

Other expenses / (income), as reported

 

$

41

 

 

$

26

 

 

 

 

$

84

 

 

$

50

 

 

 

 

$

261

 

Accelerated amortization (3)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

 

 

(27

)

Impairment charges (4)

 

 

(26

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(129

)

Charges associated with divestitures (5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension and postretirement actuarial losses (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33

)

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

 

 

(35

)

Adjusted Other expenses / (income)

 

$

8

 

 

$

9

 

 

 

 

$

17

 

 

$

17

 

 

 

 

$

37

 

Earnings before interest and taxes, as reported

 

$

327

 

 

$

317

 

 

3

%

 

$

694

 

 

$

675

 

 

3

%

 

$

1,000

 

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

25

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

 

 

109

 

Commodity mark-to-market losses (gains) (2)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Accelerated amortization (3)

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

Impairment charges (4)

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

129

 

Charges associated with divestitures (5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certain litigation expenses (6)

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Cybersecurity incident costs (recoveries) (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Pension and postretirement actuarial losses (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

126

 

Adjusted Earnings before interest and taxes

 

$

372

 

 

$

364

 

 

2

%

 

$

804

 

 

$

771

 

 

4

%

 

$

1,454

 

Interest, net, as reported

 

$

80

 

 

$

46

 

 

 

 

$

163

 

 

$

94

 

 

 

 

$

243

 

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

Adjusted Interest, net

 

$

80

 

 

$

46

 

 

 

 

$

163

 

 

$

94

 

 

 

 

$

241

 

Adjusted Earnings before taxes

 

$

292

 

 

$

318

 

 

 

 

$

641

 

 

$

677

 

 

 

 

$

1,213

 

Taxes on earnings, as reported

 

$

74

 

 

$

68

 

 

9

%

 

$

140

 

 

$

144

 

 

(3

)%

 

$

190

 

Effective income tax rate, as reported

 

 

30.0

%

 

 

25.1

%

 

490 pts

 

 

26.4

%

 

 

24.8

%

 

160 pts

 

 

25.1

%

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

6

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Commodity mark-to-market losses (gains) (2)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Accelerated amortization (3)

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Impairment charges (4)

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

Charges associated with divestitures (5)

 

 

(15

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certain litigation expenses (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cybersecurity incident costs (recoveries) (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Pension and postretirement actuarial losses (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

Adjusted Taxes on earnings

 

$

70

 

 

$

78

 

 

(10

)%

 

$

152

 

 

$

165

 

 

(8

)%

 

$

288

 

Adjusted effective income tax rate

 

 

24.0

%

 

 

24.5

%

 

(50) pts

 

 

23.7

%

 

 

24.4

%

 

(70) pts

 

 

23.7

%

Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company, as reported

 

$

173

 

 

$

203

 

 

(15

)%

 

$

391

 

 

$

437

 

 

(11

)%

 

$

567

 

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

19

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

83

 

Commodity mark-to-market losses (gains) (2)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

Accelerated amortization (3)

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

Impairment charges (4)

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Charges associated with divestitures (5)

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certain litigation expenses (6)

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Cybersecurity incident costs (recoveries) (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Pension and postretirement actuarial losses (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

109

 

Adjusted Net earnings attributable to The Campbell's Company

 

$

222

 

 

$

240

 

 

(8

)%

 

$

489

 

 

$

512

 

 

(4

)%

 

$

925

 

Diluted net earnings per share attributable to The Campbell's Company, as reported

 

$

.58

 

 

$

.68

 

 

(15

)%

 

$

1.30

 

 

$

1.46

 

 

(11

)%

 

$

1.89

 

Costs associated with cost savings and optimization initiatives (1)

 

 

.06

 

 

 

.09

 

 

 

 

 

.15

 

 

 

.12

 

 

 

 

 

.28

 

Commodity mark-to-market losses (gains) (2)

 

 

(.03

)

 

 

(.02

)

 

 

 

 

(.04

)

 

 

.02

 

 

 

 

 

.05

 

Accelerated amortization (3)

 

 

.02

 

 

 

.02

 

 

 

 

 

.03

 

 

 

.03

 

 

 

 

 

.07

 

Impairment charges (4)

 

 

.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.33

 

Charges associated with divestitures (5)

 

 

.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certain litigation expenses (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.01

 

 

 

.01

 

 

 

 

 

.02

 

Cybersecurity incident costs (recoveries) (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.01

 

 

 

 

 

.01

 

Pension and postretirement actuarial losses (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.08

 

Costs associated with acquisition (9)

 

 

 

 

 

.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.06

 

 

 

 

 

.36

 

Adjusted Diluted net earnings per share attributable to The Campbell's Company*

 

$

.74

 

 

$

.80

 

 

(8

)%

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

1.71

 

 

(5

)%

 

$

3.08

 

*The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Rebecca Gardy

(856) 342-6081

Rebecca_Gardy@campbells.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

James Regan

(856) 219-6409

James_Regan@campbells.com

Source: The Campbell's Company

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What is Campbell's (CPB) projected earnings guidance for fiscal 2025?

Campbell's expects adjusted EPS of $2.95-$3.05, representing a 1-4% decline from the prior year's $3.08.

How much did Campbell's (CPB) organic sales decline in Q2 2025?

Organic net sales decreased 2% to $2.4 billion, driven by net price realization with flat volume/mix.

What is the progress of Campbell's (CPB) cost savings program announced in September 2024?

Through Q2, Campbell's has delivered approximately $65 million of savings under the $250 million cost savings program.

How much cash did Campbell's (CPB) return to shareholders in fiscal 2025 year-to-date?

Campbell's returned $283 million to shareholders through $227 million in dividends and $56 million in share repurchases.

What was the performance of Campbell's (CPB) Snacks segment in Q2 2025?

The Snacks segment sales decreased 6%, with organic sales down 3% due to declines in partner brands, Goldfish crackers, and Snyder's pretzels.

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