The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results
The J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM) reported first-quarter results for fiscal year 2022, with net sales declining by $113.8 million or 6%. Net income per diluted share was $1.42, while adjusted earnings per share fell 20% to $1.90. Cash from operations decreased by 66% to $137.8 million. The company updated its full-year outlook, projecting a net sales decrease of 1.5% to 2.5% and adjusted EPS between $8.25 and $8.65. Key factors include supply chain challenges and increased costs affecting profitability.
- Organic net sales growth of 1% excluding divestitures and FX impacts.
- Continued double-digit growth for Smucker's Uncrustables brand.
- Free cash flow expectations of approximately $800 million.
- Net sales decreased by 6%, reflecting the impact of divested businesses.
- Adjusted EPS decreased by 20% compared to the prior year.
- Cash from operations down 66% year-over-year.
ORRVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2021, of its 2022 fiscal year. Financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 reflect the divestiture of the Crisco® business on December 1, 2020, and the divestiture of the Natural Balance® business on January 29, 2021. All comparisons are to the first quarter of the prior fiscal year, unless otherwise noted.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Net sales decreased
$113.8 million , or 6 percent. Net sales excluding divestitures and foreign currency exchange increased 1 percent. - Net income per diluted share was
$1.42 . Adjusted earnings per share was$1.90 , a decrease of 20 percent. - Cash from operations was
$137.8 million , a decrease of 66 percent. Free cash flow was$69.8 million , compared to$332.4 million in the prior year. - The Company updated its full-year fiscal 2022 financial outlook.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REMARKS
"Our first quarter results reflected organic net sales growth, while lapping double-digit growth in the prior year, and continued to demonstrate consumers' desire for our brands, while earnings were in line with our expectations," said Mark Smucker, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The progress we have made against our strategy and executional priorities has made us a stronger company, positioning our iconic brands for continued growth in market share."
"Our industry continues to navigate a period of significant supply chain volatility, disruption, and cost inflation. In the near term, we expect to experience higher raw material and logistics cost increases. However, we are optimistic in managing these challenges and remain confident in the momentum of our business, the talent and commitment of our people, and our strengthened financial position to deliver balanced top- and bottom-line growth and long-term shareholder value."
FIRST QUARTER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Three Months Ended July 31, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | % Increase | ||||||
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||
Net sales | (6) | % | ||||||
Operating income | (28) | % | ||||||
Adjusted operating income | 323.4 | 404.5 | (20) | % | ||||
Net income per common share – assuming dilution | (32) | % | ||||||
Adjusted earnings per share – assuming dilution | 1.90 | 2.37 | (20) | % | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 108.4 | 114.1 | (5) | % |
Net Sales
Net sales decreased 6 percent. Excluding noncomparable net sales of
The increase in comparable net sales was primarily due to favorable volume/mix for the Company's Away From Home operating segment and U.S. Retail Pet Foods segment, partially offset by reduced volume/mix for its International operating segment and U.S. Retail Coffee segment. Net price realization was a slight benefit, primarily reflecting higher net pricing in the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment, mostly offset by lower net pricing in the U.S. Retail Coffee segment.
Operating Income
Gross profit decreased
Adjusted gross profit decreased
Interest Expense, Other Income (Expense), and Income Taxes
Net interest expense decreased
Net other expense increased
The effective income tax rate was 25.0 percent compared to 24.4 percent in the prior year. The adjusted effective income tax rate was 23.6 percent, compared to 24.4 percent in the prior year. The adjusted effective income tax rate excludes a discrete deferred state income tax adjustment in the current year.
Cash Flow and Debt
Cash provided by operating activities was
FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK
The Company updated its full-year fiscal 2022 guidance as summarized below:
Current | Previous | |||||
Net sales increase vs prior year | (2.5)% - (1.5)% | (3)% - (2)% | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share | ||||||
Free cash flow (in millions) | ||||||
Capital expenditures (in millions) | ||||||
Adjusted effective income tax rate | ||||||
The pandemic and related implications, along with cost inflation and volatility in supply chains, continue to impact financial results and cause uncertainty and risk for the fiscal year 2022 outlook. Any manufacturing or supply chain disruption, as well as changes in consumer mobility and purchasing behavior, retailer inventory levels, and macroeconomic conditions could materially impact actual results. While the broader outlook remains uncertain, the Company continues to focus on managing the elements it can control, including taking the necessary steps to minimize the impact of cost inflation and any business or labor disruption. This guidance reflects performance expectations based on the Company's current understanding of the environment.
Net sales are expected to decrease 1.5 to 2.5 percent compared to the prior year, which incorporates an impact of
Adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from
FIRST QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
(Dollar amounts in the segment tables below are reported in millions.)
U.S. Retail Pet Foods
Net Sales | Segment | Segment | ||||
FY22 Q1 Results | ||||||
Increase (decrease) vs prior year | (6)% | (36)% | -580bps |
Net sales decreased
Segment profit decreased
U.S. Retail Coffee
Net Sales | Segment | Segment | ||||
FY22 Q1 Results | ||||||
Increase (decrease) vs prior year | (5)% | (17)% | -410bps |
Net sales decreased
Segment profit decreased
U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Net Sales | Segment | Segment | ||||
FY22 Q1 Results | ||||||
Increase (decrease) vs prior year | (11)% | (10)% | 30bps |
Net sales decreased
Segment profit decreased
International and Away From Home
Net Sales | Segment | Segment | ||||
FY22 Q1 Results | ||||||
Increase (decrease) vs prior year | 10bps |
Net sales increased
Segment profit increased
Financial Results Discussion and Webcast
At approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today, the Company will post to its website at investors.jmsmucker.com a pre-recorded management discussion of its fiscal 2022 first quarter financial results, a transcript of the discussion, and supplemental materials. At 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today, the Company will webcast a live question and answer session with Mark Smucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tucker Marshall, Chief Financial Officer. The live webcast and replay can be accessed at investors.jmsmucker.com.
The J.M. Smucker Co. Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as projected net sales, operating results, earnings, and cash flows that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, important factors, and assumptions listed and discussed in this press release, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, include: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, industry, suppliers, customers, consumers, employees, and communities, particularly with respect to the Company's Away From Home business; disruptions or inefficiencies in the Company's operations or supply chain, including any impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and labor shortages; volatility of commodity, energy, and other input costs; risks associated with derivative and purchasing strategies the Company employs to manage commodity pricing and interest rate risks; the availability of reliable transportation on acceptable terms, including any impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to achieve cost savings related to restructuring and cost management programs in the amounts and within the time frames currently anticipated; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow to continue operating under the Company's capital deployment model, including capital expenditures, debt repayment, dividend payments, and share repurchases; the ability to implement and realize the full benefit of price changes, and the impact of the timing of the price changes to profits and cash flow in a particular period; the success and cost of marketing and sales programs and strategies intended to promote growth in the Company's businesses, including product innovation; general competitive activity in the market, including competitors' pricing practices and promotional spending levels; the impact of food security concerns involving either the Company's products or its competitors' products; the impact of accidents, extreme weather, natural disasters, and pandemics (such as COVID-19); the concentration of certain of the Company's businesses with key customers and suppliers, including single-source suppliers of certain key raw materials and finished goods, and the Company's ability to manage and maintain key relationships; impairments in the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets, or other long-lived assets or changes in the useful lives of other intangible assets or other long-lived assets; the impact of new or changes to existing governmental laws and regulations and their application, including tariffs; the outcome of tax examinations, changes in tax laws, and other tax matters; foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations; and risks related to other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, to reflect new events or circumstances.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a diverse portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets and is found in nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker's® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer preferences and acting responsibly, we will continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for the following, which are used under license: Dunkin'™ is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC, and Rachael Ray® is a trademark of Ray Marks II LLC.
The Dunkin'™ brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin'™ restaurants.
The J.M. Smucker Co. | ||||||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | % Increase | ||||||
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per | ||||||||
Net sales | (6) | % | ||||||
Cost of products sold | 1,218.6 | 1,196.4 | 2 | % | ||||
Gross Profit | 639.4 | 775.4 | (18) | % | ||||
Gross margin | 34.4 | % | 39.3 | % | ||||
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses | 324.0 | 357.5 | (9) | % | ||||
Amortization | 55.4 | 59.6 | (7) | % | ||||
Other special project costs | 1.8 | — | n/m | |||||
Other operating expense (income) – net | (1.2) | (2.8) | (57) | % | ||||
Operating Income | 259.4 | 361.1 | (28) | % | ||||
Operating margin | 14.0 | % | 18.3 | % | ||||
Interest expense – net | (43.1) | (46.1) | (7) | % | ||||
Other income (expense) – net | (11.1) | (1.4) | n/m | |||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 205.2 | 313.6 | (35) | % | ||||
Income tax expense | 51.3 | 76.6 | (33) | % | ||||
Net Income | (35) | % | ||||||
Net income per common share | (32) | % | ||||||
Net income per common share – assuming dilution | (32) | % | ||||||
Dividends declared per common share | 10 | % | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | 108.3 | 114.1 | (5) | % | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 108.4 | 114.1 | (5) | % |
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
July 31, 2021 | April 30, 2021 | |||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||
Assets | ||||||
Current Assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
Trade receivables – net | 566.0 | 533.7 | ||||
Inventories | 1,105.5 | 959.9 | ||||
Other current assets | 112.6 | 113.8 | ||||
Total Current Assets | 1,952.9 | 1,941.7 | ||||
Property, Plant, and Equipment – Net | 1,988.4 | 2,001.5 | ||||
Other Noncurrent Assets | ||||||
Goodwill | 6,021.0 | 6,023.6 | ||||
Other intangible assets – net | 5,985.2 | 6,041.2 | ||||
Other noncurrent assets | 264.2 | 276.2 | ||||
Total Other Noncurrent Assets | 12,270.4 | 12,341.0 | ||||
Total Assets | ||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 751.6 | 1,152.9 | ||||
Short-term borrowings | 366.0 | 82.0 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 604.4 | 598.5 | ||||
Total Current Liabilities | 2,763.2 | 2,867.5 | ||||
Noncurrent Liabilities | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 3,517.5 | 3,516.8 | ||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 1,760.7 | 1,775.1 | ||||
Total Noncurrent Liabilities | 5,278.2 | 5,291.9 | ||||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 8,170.3 | 8,124.8 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow | |||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
(Dollars in millions) | |||||
Operating Activities | |||||
Net income | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operations: | |||||
Depreciation | 58.5 | 54.1 | |||
Amortization | 55.4 | 59.6 | |||
Pension settlement loss (gain) | 3.7 | — | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 5.3 | 5.9 | |||
Other noncash adjustments – net | 3.1 | 3.8 | |||
Make-whole payments included in financing activities | 7.0 | — | |||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||
Trade receivables | (32.9) | 55.1 | |||
Inventories | (146.3) | (98.5) | |||
Other current assets | 8.0 | 0.3 | |||
Accounts payable | 28.5 | 41.1 | |||
Accrued liabilities | (43.9) | 7.1 | |||
Income and other taxes | 47.4 | 43.4 | |||
Other – net | (9.9) | 0.1 | |||
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities | 137.8 | 409.0 | |||
Investing Activities | |||||
Additions to property, plant, and equipment | (68.0) | (76.6) | |||
Other – net | (12.0) | 27.4 | |||
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities | (80.0) | (49.2) | |||
Financing Activities | |||||
Short-term borrowings (repayments) – net | 284.0 | 47.8 | |||
Repayments of long-term debt | (407.0) | (300.0) | |||
Quarterly dividends paid | (97.2) | (100.1) | |||
Purchase of treasury shares | (6.8) | (4.6) | |||
Proceeds from stock option exercises | 4.0 | — | |||
Other – net | (0.3) | (0.4) | |||
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities | (223.3) | (357.3) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | — | 3.0 | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (165.5) | 5.5 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 334.3 | 391.1 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Supplemental Schedule | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||
2021 | % of Net Sales | 2020 | % of Net Sales | ||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
Net sales | |||||||||||
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses: | |||||||||||
Marketing | 98.5 | 5.3 | % | 121.7 | 6.2 | % | |||||
Selling | 62.0 | 3.3 | % | 65.8 | 3.3 | % | |||||
Distribution | 68.4 | 3.7 | % | 69.8 | 3.5 | % | |||||
General and administrative | 95.1 | 5.1 | % | 100.2 | 5.1 | % | |||||
Total selling, distribution, and administrative expenses | 17.4 | % | 18.1 | % | |||||||
Amounts may not add due to rounding. |
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Reportable Segments | |||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
(Dollars in millions) | |||||
Net sales: | |||||
U.S. Retail Pet Foods | |||||
U.S. Retail Coffee | 543.2 | 570.9 | |||
U.S. Retail Consumer Foods | 435.6 | 489.2 | |||
International and Away From Home | 231.2 | 219.1 | |||
Total net sales | |||||
Segment profit: | |||||
U.S. Retail Pet Foods | |||||
U.S. Retail Coffee | 151.3 | 182.6 | |||
U.S. Retail Consumer Foods | 118.7 | 131.5 | |||
International and Away From Home | 32.9 | 30.9 | |||
Total segment profit | |||||
Amortization | (55.4) | (59.6) | |||
Interest expense – net | (43.1) | (46.1) | |||
Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses | (2.2) | 16.2 | |||
Cost of products sold – special project costs | (4.6) | — | |||
Other special project costs | (1.8) | — | |||
Corporate administrative expenses | (59.4) | (65.8) | |||
Other income (expense) – net | (11.1) | (1.4) | |||
Income before income taxes | |||||
Segment profit margin: | |||||
U.S. Retail Pet Foods | 12.3 | % | 18.1 | % | |
U.S. Retail Coffee | 27.9 | % | 32.0 | % | |
U.S. Retail Consumer Foods | 27.2 | % | 26.9 | % | |
International and Away From Home | 14.2 | % | 14.1 | % |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, including: net sales excluding divestitures and foreign currency exchange; adjusted gross profit; adjusted operating income; adjusted income; adjusted earnings per share; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges related to intangible assets ("EBITDA (as adjusted)"); and free cash flow, as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance internally. The Company believes that investors' understanding of its performance is enhanced by disclosing these performance measures. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in preparation of the annual budget and for the monthly analyses of its operating results. The Board of Directors also utilizes certain non-GAAP financial measures as components for measuring performance for incentive compensation purposes.
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain items affecting comparability that can significantly affect the year-over-year assessment of operating results, which include amortization expense and impairment charges related to intangible assets; divestiture, acquisition, integration, and restructuring costs ("special project costs"); gains and losses related to the sale of a business; the net change in cumulative unallocated gains and losses on commodity and foreign currency exchange derivative activities ("change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses"); and other one-time items that do not directly reflect ongoing operating results. Income taxes, as adjusted is calculated using an adjusted effective income tax rate that is applied to adjusted income before income taxes and reflects the exclusion of the previously discussed items, as well as any adjustments for one-time tax-related activities, when they occur. While this adjusted effective income tax rate does not generally differ materially from the GAAP effective income tax rate, certain exclusions from non-GAAP results can significantly impact the adjusted effective income tax rate.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures supplements other metrics used by management to internally evaluate its businesses and facilitates the comparison of past and present operations and liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies and may exclude certain nondiscretionary expenses and cash payments. A reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measure for the current and prior year periods is included in the "Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures" tables. The Company has also provided a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures for its fiscal 2022 outlook.
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | Increase | % | ||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
Net sales reconciliation: | |||||||||||
Net sales | ( | (6) | % | ||||||||
Crisco® divestiture | — | (79.5) | 79.5 | 4 | |||||||
Natural Balance® divestiture | — | (56.0) | 56.0 | 3 | |||||||
Foreign currency exchange | (10.4) | — | (10.4) | (1) | |||||||
Net sales excluding divestitures and foreign currency exchange | 1 | % | |||||||||
Amounts may not add due to rounding. |
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
(Dollars in millions, except per share data) | |||||
Gross profit reconciliation: | |||||
Gross profit | |||||
Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses | 2.2 | (16.2) | |||
Cost of products sold – special project costs | 4.6 | — | |||
Adjusted gross profit | |||||
% of net sales | 34.8 | % | 38.5 | % | |
Operating income reconciliation: | |||||
Operating income | |||||
Amortization | 55.4 | 59.6 | |||
Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses | 2.2 | (16.2) | |||
Cost of products sold – special project costs | 4.6 | — | |||
Other special project costs | 1.8 | — | |||
Adjusted operating income | |||||
% of net sales | 17.4 | % | 20.5 | % | |
Net income reconciliation: | |||||
Net income | |||||
Income tax expense | 51.3 | 76.6 | |||
Amortization | 55.4 | 59.6 | |||
Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses | 2.2 | (16.2) | |||
Cost of products sold – special project costs | 4.6 | — | |||
Other special project costs | 1.8 | — | |||
Adjusted income before income taxes | |||||
Income taxes, as adjusted | 63.4 | 87.0 | |||
Adjusted income | |||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 108.0 | 113.5 | |||
Weighted-average participating shares outstanding | 0.3 | 0.6 | |||
Total weighted-average shares outstanding | 108.3 | 114.1 | |||
Dilutive effect of stock options | 0.1 | — | |||
Total weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 108.4 | 114.1 | |||
Adjusted earnings per share – assuming dilution |
The J.M. Smucker Co. Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
(Dollars in millions) | |||||
EBITDA (as adjusted) reconciliation: | |||||
Net income | |||||
Income tax expense | 51.3 | 76.6 | |||
Interest expense – net | 43.1 | 46.1 | |||
Depreciation | 58.5 | 54.1 | |||
Amortization | 55.4 | 59.6 | |||
EBITDA (as adjusted) | |||||
% of net sales | 19.5 | % | 24.0 | % | |
Free cash flow reconciliation: | |||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | |||||
Additions to property, plant, and equipment | (68.0) | (76.6) | |||
Free cash flow |
The following tables provide a reconciliation of the Company's fiscal 2022 guidance for estimated adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow.
Year Ending April 30, 2022 | ||||||
Low | High | |||||
Net income per common share – assuming dilution reconciliation: | ||||||
Net income per common share – assuming dilution | ||||||
Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses (A) | 0.43 | 0.43 | ||||
Amortization | 1.54 | 1.54 | ||||
Special project costs | 0.18 | 0.18 | ||||
Adjusted effective income tax rate impact | 0.03 | 0.03 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share | ||||||
(A) We are unable to project derivative gains and losses on a forward-looking basis as these will vary each quarter based on market | ||||||
Year Ending | ||||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||
Free cash flow reconciliation: | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||
Additions to property, plant, and equipment | (380) | |||||
Free cash flow |
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