WK Kellogg beats third-quarter estimates on demand, higher prices
Nov 7 (Reuters) -WK Kellogg KLG.N beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, driven by robust consumer demand for its ready-to-eat cereals, including Froot Loops and Apple Jacks.
Shares of the Battle Creek, Michigan-based company rose about 10% in premarket trading as higher product pricing and cost-cutting efforts bolsteredresults.
Despite raising prices, the company increased sales volume as the brand maintained its strong presence in American households' breakfast routines, suggesting that brand loyalty and customer retention remain strong.
The Rice Krispies-maker's results contrasted those of other packaged food companies such as Kraft Heinz KHC.O and Conagra Brands CAG.N, which saw disappointing sales as customers opted for cheaper options.
Organic volume for the quarter declined 1.1%, improving compared to a 4.8% decline the previous quarter. The third quarter product pricing rose 1.8%, down from 2.1% in the second quarter.
WK Kellogg, which split from Kellanova K.N last year, retained the North American cereal business of the original Kellogg company.
Its gross margin increased to 29.4% from 28.5% a year ago in the quarter.
In early August, the company announced a reorganization plan involving plant closures, workforce reduction, and supply chain streamlining.
WK Kellogg's net sales fell to $689 million in the three months ended September 30, compared with analysts' average expectation of $674 million, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Excluding items, it reported earnings of 31 cents per share, above analysts' estimates of 26 cents per share.
The company now expects full-year net sales growth to be at the lower end of its previous forecast range between a 1% decline and a 1% rise.
Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid
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