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Krispy Kreme, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT) has reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, showcasing strong revenue growth amidst innovative marketing and strategic operational enhancements.

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Q2 2024 Q2 2023 YoY Change Consensus Estimate Quarter-over-Quarter
Net Revenue $438.8 million $408.9 million +7.3% $435.49 million +0.76%
Organic Revenue $440.2 million $408.4 million +7.8% N/A +0.44%
GAAP Net Income -$4.9 million $0.1 million N/A N/A N/A
Adjusted EBITDA $54.7 million $48.8 million +12.1% N/A +11.66%
Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.05 $0.07 -28.6% $0.05 0%

Krispy Kreme demonstrated strong top-line growth with net revenue increasing by 7.3% year-over-year, slightly surpassing Wall Street's consensus estimate of $435.49 million. However, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $4.9 million, a turn from the modest profit in Q2 2023, mainly driven by increased costs related to expansion and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA grew substantially, reflecting optimizations in the company's operational efficiencies despite higher depreciation costs.

Revenue Performance by Segments

Segment Q2 2024 Revenue Q2 2023 Revenue YoY Growth Organic Revenue Growth
U.S. $288.4 million $266.5 million +8.2% +8.4%
International $124.9 million $120.2 million +3.9% +5.0%
Market Development $24.5 million $21.1 million +16.1% +16.1%

The U.S. segment led revenue growth with an 8.2% increase driven by a 24% rise in Delivered Fresh Daily sales and a 26% boost in digital sales. The International segment saw moderate growth influenced by record POA expansion despite softer U.K. sales. Market Development showed robust performance with a 16.1% rise, benefiting from higher equipment sales.

Key Operational Data

Metric Q2 2024
Global Points of Access (POA) 15,853
Increase in POA +2,981 (23.2%)
U.S. Sales per Hub $5.0 million
DFD average sales per door $657/week

Krispy Kreme's global accessibility improved significantly, with a 23.2% increase in POA to 15,853 locations driven by strategic expansions in various regions including Germany, Brazil, Spain, and Morocco.

Comments from Company's Officers

"Krispy Kreme had another strong quarter as our fresh doughnuts are becoming even easier to purchase and more available globally," said CEO Josh Charlesworth. He emphasized the company's focus on core strategies following the sale of a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies, indicating strategic prioritization on fresh doughnut production and distribution.

Forward Guidance

For the full year 2024, Krispy Kreme updated its guidance to reflect the recent sale of a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies:

  • Net Revenue : $1,650 to $1,685 million
  • Organic Revenue Growth : +5% to +7%
  • Adjusted EBITDA : $215 to $220 million
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS : $0.24 to $0.28
  • Income Tax Rate : Between 28% and 30%
  • Capital Expenditures : 7% to 8% of net revenue
  • Interest Expense, net : $55 million to $60 million

Stock Price Movement

Post the earnings release, Krispy Kreme's stock experienced a positive movement with an increase of +2.12%.

Krispy Kreme is positioning itself for sustained growth with strategic expansions and operational efficiencies while redirecting focus post-Insomnia Cookies sale.