The chart below shows how SJM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SJM sees a -0.94% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.41% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.14%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Gross Margin Performance: The company delivered strong gross margin in the second quarter better than our expectations.
EPS Guidance and Profit Margin: We are able to lock in that over-delivery into our EPS guidance range and also align to a thirty-seven and a half to thirty-eight percent gross profit margin outlook for the fully year.
Revenue Expectations Exceeded: We expect to hit $900 million this year, which is ahead of our expectations.
Uncrustables Brand Success: The Uncrustables brand continues to be a bright spot and a highlight of the overall pet portfolio within the company.
Innovation and Product Development: We continue to drive innovation across the portfolio as we also bring out new products and new variety.
Negative
Sales Guidance Decline: Sales guidance for fiscal year 2025 implies a slowing single-digit year-over-year decline in the second half.
Flat Sales Growth Outlook: The company anticipates flat year-over-year sales growth in the fiscal third quarter despite solid momentum in the first half.
Pet Sales Decline: The pet portfolio is experiencing a decline in sales, particularly in the discretionary nature of overall pet treating.
Top-Line Outlook Reduction: The company has acknowledged a reduction in top-line outlook due to ongoing green coffee inflation and the need for a second round of pricing.
Coffee Segment Margin Decline: The overall coffee segment is expected to see a decline in margins as the company moves into the higher-cost components of its cost structure.
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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