Seneca Foods Corp - SENEB STOCK NEWS

Seneca Foods reported financial results for Q2 and first half of fiscal 2025. Net sales reached $730.2 million for the six months ended September 28, 2024, up from $706.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to higher sales volumes. However, gross margin decreased to 11.7% from 16.1% year-over-year. Q2 net sales were $425.5 million, up from $407.5 million, with gross margin declining to 10.1% from 14.3%. Core business case volumes increased 9.9% in the first six months, excluding co-pack business. The company noted increased unit costs due to inventory reductions and unfavorable growing weather, though working capital trends and operating cash flow improved.

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) reported financial results for Q1 fiscal 2025 ended June 29, 2024. Net sales increased to $304.7 million, up from $298.7 million in Q1 fiscal 2024, driven by higher sales volumes. However, gross margin decreased to 14.0% from 18.5% in the same period last year. CEO Paul Palmby noted a solid first quarter with positive volume momentum in the core vegetable business, despite category headwinds. Contract manufacturing volumes were below forecast due to timing, but are expected to recover later in the fiscal year. Margins remain pressured compared to last year due to higher cost inventory and a competitive pricing environment.

Seneca Foods (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) announced its financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Annual net sales were $1,458.6M, a decrease from $1,509.4M in the previous year due to lower sales volumes, partially offset by higher selling prices. The gross margin percentage increased to 12.9% from 6.9%. For Q4, net sales were $308.0M, down from $331.1M the previous year, again due to lower sales volumes but higher prices. Q4 gross margin improved to 6.7% from -4.3%.

CEO Paul Palmby noted that despite a year-over-year decline in sales and earnings in the seasonally weak Q4, fiscal 2024 was historically the third best on an operating basis for Seneca Foods.

Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) reported a decrease in net sales for the nine months ended December 30, 2023, totaling $1,150.6 million compared to $1,178.3 million for the same period in 2022. However, gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 14.6% from 10.0%. Reported net earnings were $65.6 million, up from $42.3 million in 2022. The company's President and CEO, Paul Palmby, attributed the positive results to moderating inflation and the successful integration of the Green Giant shelf-stable business acquired during the quarter.

Seneca Foods Corporation (SENE) announces a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contains beef gravy due to potential soy allergen. The recall affects only Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy sold by Hy-Vee, with UPC 75450-03608. No other retailers are affected, and less than 1% of the product sold in Hy-Vee stores is impacted.

Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) announces strong financial results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2023. Net sales totaled $706.1 million, with a year-over-year increase of $1.1 million due to higher selling prices. Gross margin improved to 16.1% from 9.2% in the same period last year.

Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) has acquired the Green Giant U.S. shelf-stable business assets from B&G Foods and entered into a license agreement to use the Green Giant brand name for shelf-stable products. The sale excludes frozen and Canadian products. President Paul Palmby expressed excitement for the addition to their portfolio.

Seneca Foods Corporation announces Q1 2024 financial results with net sales of $298.7 million, a year-over-year increase of $33.5 million.