The chart below shows how CAG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CAG sees a +1.29% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.49% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.63%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Organic Net Sales Increase: Organic net sales were $3.2 billion in the quarter, up 30 basis points over prior year.
Operating Margin Analysis: Adjusted operating margin of 15.3% was down 57 basis points, but up 110 basis points in Q2 versus Q1.
Operating Cash Flow Performance: Conagra generated $754 million in net cash flows from operating activities in the first half of fiscal '25.
Free Cash Flow Conversion: We expect our fully year free cash flow conversion to be greater than 100%.
Adjusted EPS Forecast: We are now expecting our adjusted EPS in the range of $2.45 to $2.50.
Negative
Margin Decline Analysis: Adjusted gross margin of 26.4% and adjusted operating margin of 15.3% were down 52 and 57 basis points, respectively, over the prior year.
Earnings Per Share Decline: Adjusted earnings per share were $0.70, down $0.01 from Q2 a year ago due to a decline in adjusted operating profit, unfavorable FX rates, and lower equity earnings from Ardent Mills.
International Segment Sales Decline: Organic net sales in our International segment declined 0.7% versus the prior year, driven by volume declines of 2.4%, partially offset by a 1.7% increase in price/mix.
Food Service Sales Decline: Organic net sales in our Food service business declined 1% over prior year, as volume declines of 3.9% were partially offset by favorable price/mix of 2.9%.
Operating Margin Decline: Adjusted operating margin declined 60 basis points over the previous year to 15.3%.
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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