Kellanova raises 2024 forecasts on stable snacks demand in North America
Corrects paragraph 3 to say Kellanova was created following a spinoff of Kellogg's North American cereal unit and that it was not spun off from Kellogg
Aug 1 (Reuters) -Kellanova K.N raised its annual organic sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as consumers opted for its breakfast cereals and ready-to-eat snacks such as Pringles despite higher prices.
Shares of the company were up 4% before the bell, after it also beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter results.
The company, which previously made up Kellogg's global snacking business, was created following spin off of the packaged foods giant's North American cereal unit in a move to sharpen focus on each division.
Kellanova houses the MorningStar Farms label along with Pringles, Pop-Tarts and other snack brands. It has been one of the few companies to witness steady demand even after several rounds of price increases.
It saw volumes return to growth in North America in the reported quarter, with operating profit up 21%. Operating profit jumped 25% in Latin America.
Demand in Europe remained tepid, with organic net sales down 1% from last year.
Helped by productivity gains and moderating cost inflation, Kellanova's profit margins improved, with adjusted gross margin up 36.5%, from 33.1% last year.
The company's results are in contrast to other packaged food companies such as Kraft Heinz KHC.N, Hershey HSY.N and Mondelez MDLZ.O, which posted weaker quarterly results this week hurt by slowing consumer appetite for ready-to-eat meals and pricier chocolates.
Kellanova reported net sales of $3.19 billion in the three months ended June 29, edging past analysts' expectation of $3.15 billion, according to LSEG data. Adjusted profit of $1.01 per share also surpassed expectations of 90 cents.
For the full year, organic net sales is now forecast to grow 3.5% or more, from its prior outlook of about a 3% rise or higher.
The forecast range for adjusted earnings per share is now raised to about $3.65 to $3.75, from a prior range of $3.55 to $3.65.
Reporting by Savyata Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai
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