Prestige Brands (PBH) Tops Q1 EPS by 4c
Prestige Brands (NYSE: PBH) reported Q1 EPS of $0.52, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.48. Revenue for the quarter came in at $192.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $188.23 million.
Prestige Brands maintains FY2015 EPS of $2.05-$2.10, versus the consensus of $2.08.
“We are very pleased with our first quarter results, highlighted by record revenues driven by strong organic growth of 3.7%, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, and solid performance of our Insight and Hydralyte acquisitions,” said Ron Lombardi, President and CEO.
“With first quarter results under our belt, strong consumption trends across many of our key brands, and a growing international business, we believe the Company is on track to achieve our previously provided outlook. For the full fiscal year 2016, we are reconfirming our revenue growth projection to be in the range of 10% to 12%, including the estimated impact of foreign currency fluctuations. We continue to anticipate revenue growth for the first half of the fiscal year of 20% to 23% and 1.5% to 2% for the second half as we annualize the Insight and Hydralyte acquisitions which closed during the first half of fiscal 2015,” he said.
“In addition, we continue to expect fiscal 2016 adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.05-$2.10,” Mr. Lombardi stated. “Our industry-leading free cash flow is expected to be very strong for the fiscal year with free cash flow estimated to be $175 million or more, which will enable the Company to continue to rapidly de-lever, build M&A capacity, and to continue to invest in building our brands.”
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