Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB) Q1 Sales Beat Estimates
Household products company Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB) announced better-than-expected results in Q1 FY2024, with revenue down 3% year on year to $692.2 million. It made a non-GAAP profit of $0.78 per share, improving from its loss of $0.32 per share in the same quarter last year.
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Spectrum Brands (SPB) Q1 FY2024 Highlights:
Revenue: $692.2 million vs analyst estimates of $673.4 million (2.8% beat)
EPS (non-GAAP): $0.78 vs analyst estimates of $0.39 (102% beat)
Maintaining previous guidance for 2024
Free Cash Flow was -$12.7 million compared to -$528.7 million in the previous quarter
Gross Margin (GAAP): 35.4%, up from 28.4% in the same quarter last year
Organic Revenue was down 4.6% year on year
Market Capitalization: $2.82 billion
“The first quarter of fiscal 24 is an indication that the investments we are making in our people are paying off. Our operations have a very effective sales and operations planning process behind them now, with rigorous rhythm, cadence, and accountability. This is driving much better factory production performance, better operations in our distribution centers leading to higher fill rates and higher customer service levels to our retail partners. We are continuing to focus on fewer, bigger, better innovations and on our commercial operations through added investments in sales and marketing as we seek to restore revenue growth,“ said David Maura, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Brands.
A leader in multiple consumer product categories, Spectrum Brands (NYSE:SPB) is a diversified company with a portfolio of trusted brands spanning home appliances, garden care, personal care, and pet care.
Household Products
Household products companies engage in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of goods that maintain and enhance the home environment. This includes cleaning supplies, home improvement tools, kitchenware, small appliances, and home decor items. Companies within this sector must focus on product quality, innovation, and cost efficiency to remain competitive. Household products stocks are generally stable investments, as many of the industry's products are essential for a comfortable and functional living space. Recently, there's been a growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable offerings, reflecting the evolving consumer preferences for environmentally conscious options.
Sales Growth
Spectrum Brands carries some recognizable brands and products but is a mid-sized consumer staples company. Its size could bring disadvantages compared to larger competitors benefiting from better brand awareness and economies of scale. On the other hand, Spectrum Brands can still achieve high growth rates because its revenue base is not yet monstrous.
As you can see below, the company's revenue has declined over the last three years, dropping 8.9% annually. This is among the worst in the consumer staples industry, where demand is typically stable.
This quarter, Spectrum Brands's revenue fell 3% year on year to $692.2 million but beat Wall Street's estimates by 2.8%. Looking ahead, Wall Street expects revenue to remain flat over the next 12 months.
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Cash Is King
If you've followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can't use accounting profits to pay the bills.
Spectrum Brands burned through $12.7 million of cash in Q1, representing a negative 1.8% free cash flow margin. The company increased its cash burn by 82.9% year on year.
Over the last two years, Spectrum Brands's demanding reinvestment strategy and failure to generate organic revenue growth have drained company resources. Its free cash flow margin has been among the worst in the consumer staples sector, averaging negative 5.5%. Furthermore, its margin has averaged year-on-year declines of 17.1 percentage points over the last 12 months. Its cash profitability could drop even further as Spectrum Brands may try to stimulate organic growth through more investments. We've no doubt shareholders would like to see an improvement soon.
Key Takeaways from Spectrum Brands's Q1 Results
We were impressed by how Spectrum Brands beat on all key line items such as revenue, adjusted EBITDA, operating income, and EPS. While a raise of full year guidance would have been icing on the cake, the company's maintenance of its previous outlook shows that Spectrum Brands is staying on track. Zooming out, we think this was a very solid quarter that should have shareholders pleased. The stock is flat after reporting and currently trades at $79.97 per share.
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