Shares of Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) surged 4.7% to reach an eight-week high during premarket trading on Thursday. The branded food company exceeded expectations in its fiscal first-quarter results, driven by robust demand in the foodservice sector and the success of Planters snack nuts.
Financial Highlights
- Net Income: $218.9 million, or 40 cents per share, compared to $217.7 million, or 40 cents per share, in the same period last year.
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share: 41 cents, surpassing the FactSet consensus of 34 cents.
- Sales: $3.00 billion, exceeding the FactSet consensus of $2.91 billion, with a volume increase of 4%.
Full-Year Outlook
Hormel Foods reaffirmed its adjusted EPS guidance for the full year, projecting a range of $1.51 to $1.65. This aligns closely with the FactSet consensus of $1.54.
Market Performance
Over the past three months leading up to Wednesday, Hormel Foods' stock has increased by 1.2%, while the S&P 500 has seen growth of 11.4%.
By delivering strong financial results and maintaining a positive outlook for the year ahead, Hormel Foods Corp continues to demonstrate its resilience and efficiency in the competitive food industry landscape.
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