Utz Brands Q3 sales miss estimates on inflation, weaker demand
Overview
U.S. salty snack maker's Q3 sales fell 2.3%, missing analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 dropped 56.5% and missed analyst expectations
Company cites inflation and weaker consumer demand for lower Q3 results
Outlook
Company will not provide further updates to 2026 guidance due to pending take private deal
Company expects take private transaction to close in Q4 2026
Result Drivers
LOWER VOLUMES - Co said Q3 organic net sales fell due to a 5.2% decline in volume/mix, partly offset by higher prices
SUPPLY CHAIN INFLATION - Co said significant supply chain cost inflation and channel mix contributed to lower adjusted gross profit margin
TRANSACTION COSTS - Higher SG&A expenses in Q3 were primarily due to costs related to the pending take private transaction
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Sales | Miss | $369.20 mln | $384.60 mln (5 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Miss | $0.10 | $0.23 (6 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted Net Income | $14.20 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | $42 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 11.40% | ||
Q3 Adjusted Gross Margin | 27.20% | ||
Q3 Gross Profit | $77.60 mln |
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