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 -2.51% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.31% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.94%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Sales Growth Overview: Net sales increased by 4.5%, with organic net sales rising by 4.8%.
Gross Profit Improvement: Gross profit increased by $43.6 million, with gross margins improving by 420 basis points to 37.2%.
EBITDA Growth and Efficiency: Adjusted EBITDA grew by 25.2% to $371.8 million, driven by improved gross margins and operational efficiencies.
Gross Profit Increase: Full year gross profit increased by $185 million, with gross margins rising by 370 basis points to 37.4%.
Strong Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow for fiscal 2024 was $177 million, demonstrating strong operational performance despite significant investments.
Negative
EPS Decline Analysis: Adjusted diluted EPS decreased 13.4% due to lower adjusted EBITDA partially offset by lower income tax expense and lower share count.
EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA decreased 38.2%.
Effective Tax Rate: The effective tax rate for the quarter was 23.8%.
SG&A Expense Increase: SG&A expense of $253.9 million increased to 34.1% of net sales driven by increased innovation, marketing and advertising investments in the business.
Net Leverage Ratio: The company ended the quarter with 0.56 turns of net leverage.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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