Hormel Foods: Reports Q4 and FY Fiscal 2023 Results

Austin / MN. (hrl) Hormel Foods Corporation, a leading global branded food company, reported fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2023 results. All comparisons are to Q4 of fiscal 2022 unless otherwise noted.

Executive Summary Fiscal 2023

Executive Summary Fourth Quarter 2023

Executive Commentary

«In fiscal 2023, we achieved our second consecutive year of net sales in excess of USD 12 billion, continued to reinvest in the growth of our leading brands, drove strong operating cash flows of USD 1 billion and returned a record amount of cash to our shareholders in the form of dividends,» said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer. «Despite challenging operating conditions to end the year, our results were in-line with the low end of our revenue and adjusted net earnings per share expectations, as a strong finish from our Foodservice segment was offset by pressure in our Retail and International businesses.»

«Our Foodservice segment delivered outstanding results throughout the year, leveraging our direct-selling team, operator-focused approach and solutions-based portfolio,» Snee said. «In our Retail segment, the team made tremendous progress implementing its new structure, while growing or maintaining market share for many of our leading brands across key categories. Lastly, we further expanded our global presence with an investment in Garudafood in Indonesia. This investment supports the global execution of our entertaining and snacking strategy while enhancing the long-term growth profile of our International business.»

«Looking ahead, our teams continue to navigate through a dynamic operating environment characterized by slowing consumer demand, inflationary pressures and headwinds in our turkey business,» Snee said. «We expect fiscal 2024 to be a year of investment, consistent with the plan we outlined at our recent investor day. We remain focused on our strategic priorities, executing on our transformation and modernization initiative, fueling our innovation pipeline and exiting the year with momentum in our business segments. I remain confident that we have the right brands, strategy, people and culture to deliver on our commitment to improve our business and drive long-term shareholder returns and growth.»

Fiscal 2024 Outlook

For fiscal 2024, the Company expects:

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20231202-HORMEL-FOODS-Q4-2023.