The chart below shows how SPB performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SPB sees a -1.38% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.57% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.77%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Per Share Beat: Reported EPS of $1.02 exceeded expectations of $0.91, reflecting strong financial performance.
Net Sales Increase: Net sales increased by 1.2%, with organic net sales up 1.9% when excluding unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.
Adjusted EBITDA Increase: Adjusted EBITDA rose to $77.8 million, marking a 26.9% increase over the previous year when excluding investment income.
Gross Margin Improvement: Gross margins improved by 140 basis points to 36.8%, driven by cost improvements and operational efficiencies.
Share Repurchase Impact: Approximately 800,000 shares were repurchased in Q1, contributing to a 36.6% reduction in share count since the close of the HHI transaction.
Negative
Global Pet Care Sales Decline: Reported net sales decreased 6.1% in Global Pet Care, with organic sales down 6.4%, primarily due to a $10 million sales pull forward from the previous quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 7.7% or $6.5 million, driven by lower investment income of $23 million in the prior year, despite a $16.5 million increase in adjusted EBITDA excluding prior year investment income.
Operating Income Improvement: Operating income was $44.7 million, which, while an improvement, was overshadowed by the overall decline in adjusted EBITDA and pressures from increased brand-focused investments.
Rising Cash Tax Liabilities: Cash taxes increased by $4.6 million to $8 million compared to the prior year, indicating rising tax liabilities that could impact cash flow.
Consumer Trade-Down Impact: The company anticipates continued pressure in North America from consumer trade-downs, particularly in premium brands, which could hinder future sales growth.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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