# Campbell’s Company (CPB) Q4 2025 Financial Results Summary
The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ: CPB) released its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on September 3, 2025. The report outlines the financial performance for the fourth quarter, which ended on August 3, 2025, along with a retrospective of the full fiscal year.
## Fourth-Quarter Highlights
– **Net Sales**:
– Increased **1%** to **$2.3 billion** from **$2.293 billion** a year ago.
– Decreased **3%** on an organic basis.
– **EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)**:
– Increased to **$269 million** from **$77 million** in the previous year (note: not meaningful percentage change).
– Adjusted EBIT decreased **2%** to **$321 million** from **$329 million**.
– **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**:
– Increased to **$0.48** from a loss of **$0.01** per share in Q4 FY24 (note: not meaningful percentage change).
– Adjusted EPS decreased **2%** to **$0.62** from **$0.63**.
## Full-Year Highlights (Fiscal 2025)
– **Net Sales**:
– Increased **6%** to **$10.253 billion** from **$9.636 billion**.
– Decreased **1%** on an organic basis.
– **EBIT**:
– Increased to **$1.124 billion**, up **12%** from **$1 billion** in FY24.
– Adjusted EBIT increased **2%** to **$1.487 billion** from **$1.454 billion**.
– **EPS**:
– Increased to **$2.01** from **$1.89** (an increase of **6%**).
– Adjusted EPS decreased **4%** to **$2.97** from **$3.08**.
– **Cash Flow**:
– Cash flow from operations was **$1.131 billion**.
– Returned **$521 million** to shareholders, including **$459 million** in dividends.
## Dividend and Share Repurchase
– Campbell’s reported a dividend payout of **$459 million** for the fiscal year.
– The company repurchased approximately **$62 million** worth of common stock in the fiscal year.
– As of the report date, approximately **$198 million** remains under its anti-dilutive share repurchase program.
## Segment Performance
– **Meals & Beverages**:
– Net sales increased by **$1,202 million**, with a slight decline of **3%** in organic sales.
– **Snacks**:
– Net sales increased by **$1,119 million**, with a **2%** growth; however, organic sales decreased by **2%**.
## Guidance for Fiscal 2026
Looking ahead, Campbell’s has set forth guidance for fiscal 2026 considering various operational pressures and market dynamics:
– **Organic Net Sales**: Expected to be down **1% to 1%**.
– **Adjusted EBIT**: Expected to decline **13% to 9%**.
– **Adjusted EPS**: Projected to drop by **18% to 12%**.
### Key Factors Affecting Guidance
1. **Divestitures**: The impacts from divestitures of Pop Secret and noosa expected to reduce net sales, EBIT, and adjusted EPS by approximately **1%** and dilutive by **$0.04**.
2. **Input Cost Pressures**: Significant inflation and tariff pressures are anticipated to affect the company’s earnings outlook.
3. **Market Trends**: An increased focus on premium brands and innovation initiatives are expected to help stabilize sales momentum in Meals & Beverages and Snacks.
### Summary of Financial Metrics
– **Gross Profit**: Increased to **$705 million** from **$675 million**.
– **Gross Profit Margin**: Improved to **30.4%** from **29.4%**.
– **Marketing & Selling Expenses**: Increased by **7%** to **$202 million**.
– **Administrative Expenses**: Decreased **5%** to **$172 million**.
The company continues to focus on enhancing operational efficiency while navigating through ongoing economic challenges.
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For further inquiry and detailed financial results, refer to Campbell’s investor relations website or the specific investor presentation linked in their report.
### CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited)
The amounts are in millions.
| August 3, 2025 | July 28, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,321 | 2,293 |
| Costs and expenses | ||
| Cost of products sold | 1,616 | 1,618 |
| Marketing and selling expenses | 202 | 188 |
| Administrative expenses | 172 | 182 |
| Research and development expenses | 26 | 26 |
| Other expenses / (income) | 29 | 181 |
| Restructuring charges | 7 | 21 |
| Total costs and expenses | 2,052 | 2,216 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | 269 | 77 |
| Interest, net | 85 | 83 |
| Earnings (loss) before taxes | 184 | -6 |
| Taxes on earnings | 39 | -3 |
| Net earnings (loss) | 145 | -3 |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling | — | — |
| interests | ||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to The Campbell’s Company | 145 | -3 |
| Per share – basic | .49 | -.01 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 298 | 298 |
| Per share – assuming dilution | .48 | -.01 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 299 | 298 |
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### CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
The amounts are in millions.
| August 3, 2025 | July 28, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current assets | 2,232 | 2,190 |
| Plant assets, net | 2,767 | 2,698 |
| Intangible assets, net | 9,347 | 9,793 |
| Other assets | 550 | 554 |
| Total assets | 14,896 | 15,235 |
| Current liabilities | 2,906 | 3,576 |
| Long-term debt | 6,095 | 5,761 |
| Other liabilities | 1,991 | 2,102 |
| Total equity | 3,904 | 3,796 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 14,896 | 15,235 |
| Total debt | 6,857 | 7,184 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 132 | 108 |


