Why Campbell Soup Shares Are Sliding Today

Campbell Soup Co CPB reported third-quarter FY23 net sales and organic sales growth of 5% year-over-year to $2.229 billion, missing the consensus of $2.23 billion.

Net sales from the Meals & Beverages segment declined 2% YoY, and the Snacks segment climbed 12%.

The gross margin contracted by 120 bps to 30%, and the adjusted margin contracted by 60 bps to 30.9%. Adjusted EBIT was $313 million (-2% Y/Y), and the margin was 14%, down by 103 bps.

Adjusted EPS was $0.68 (-3% Y/Y), beating the consensus of $0.65.

Segment Operating Earning for Meals & Beverages was $182 million (-17% Y/Y), and Snacks was $179 million (+41% Y/Y).

The company held $223 million in cash and equivalents as of April 30, 2023. Operating cash flow for nine months totaled $918 million, compared to $1.1 billion a year ago.

The company stated that the recent Emerald nuts business divestiture would not materially impact FY23 adjusted results.

Campbell said it remains on track to deliver savings of $1 billion by the end of fiscal 2025.

FY23 Outlook reaffirmed: Campbell sees net sales growth of 8.5%-10%; adjusted EPS of $2.95-$3.00 versus consensus of $3.01. It sees Adjusted EBIT growth of 4.5%-6.5%.

Price Action: CPB shares are trading lower by 5.73% at $47.69 on the last check Wednesday.

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