Utz Brands (UTZ) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS ; Provides Outlook
Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) reported Q4 EPS of $0.16, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.16. Revenue for the quarter came in at $352.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $354.7 million.
Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook
In fiscal 2024, the Company expects:
Organic Net Sales growth of ~3% or better driven by volume growth, and assumes total net sales to be impacted by ~$45 million due to the recently closed transaction for the dispositions of the Good Health® and R.W. Garcia® brands and manufacturing facilities.
Adjusted EBITDA growth of 5% to 8% and assumes the estimated impact of the forgone contribution to Adjusted EBITDA from the brand dispositions are mostly offset by accelerated cost savings and the transition services agreement.
Adjusted EPS growth of 16% to 21% driven by stronger operating performance and earnings accretion from the dispositions after factoring in the use of net proceeds to pay down long term debt.
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