The Campbell’s Company (CPB) ticker CPB Financial Results Summary

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# 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.

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

### 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