The chart below shows how VITL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, VITL sees a -8.42% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.82% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +7.71%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q3 Revenue Surge: 1. Strong Revenue Growth: Vital Farms reported a 31.3% increase in net revenue for Q3 2024, reaching $145 million, with year-to-date sales also growing by 31%.
Adjusted EBITDA Surge: 2. Significant Adjusted EBITDA Increase: The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $15.2 million in Q3 2024, marking a 64.5% increase compared to the previous year, and nearly doubling year-to-date adjusted EBITDA to $67.6 million.
Gross Margin Expansion: 3. Improved Gross Margins: Gross margin expanded by 368 basis points to 36.9% in Q3 2024, and year-to-date gross margin improved by 376 basis points to 38.6%.
Distribution Points Expansion: 4. Increased Distribution Points: Total distribution points grew by 17.3% in the natural channel and 20.2% in the food channel, indicating strong demand and shelf presence for Vital Farms products.
Cash Reserves Increase: 5. Strong Cash Position: As of September 29, 2024, Vital Farms had $163 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of $46.2 million from the end of 2023, with no debt outstanding.
Negative
Rising SG&A Expenses: 1. Increased SG&A Expenses: SG&A expenses rose to $36.1 million or 24.9% of net revenue, up from $25.1 million or 22.7% of net revenue last year, driven by marketing, stock-based compensation, and higher employee headcount.
Shipping Cost Increase: 2. Rising Shipping and Distribution Costs: Shipping and distribution expenses increased to $8.1 million or 5.6% of net revenue, compared to $6.4 million or 5.8% of net revenue last year, despite higher sales volumes.
Production Slowdown Impact: 3. Production Slowdown Due to Maintenance: Maintenance work at Egg Central Station (ECS) slowed production during the third quarter, impacting the ability to meet demand, with expectations of continued operational improvements in the fourth quarter.
CapEx Guidance Reduction: 4. Reduced CapEx Guidance: The company lowered its CapEx guidance to $30 million to $40 million from $35 million to $45 million, indicating potential delays in planned investments due to updated timing.
Fourth Quarter Growth Headwind: 5. Growth Headwind from Last Year's 53rd Week: The company anticipates an approximately 8-point growth headwind in the fourth quarter from lapping last year's 53rd week, which is not repeating this year.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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