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Brown-Forman BF.BThe company said that for Q2 of fiscal 2025, reported net sales fell 1% to $1.1 billion, operating income rose 1% to $341 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 9% to $0.55. For the first half, net sales fell 5% to $2.0 billion, operating income fell 7% to $622 million, and diluted earnings per share fell 3% to $0.96.
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AI summaryThe company said that for Q2 of fiscal 2025, reported net sales fell 1% to $1.1 billion, operating income rose 1% to $341 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 9% to $0.55. For the first half, net sales fell 5% to $2.0 billion, operating income fell 7% to $622 million, and diluted earnings per share fell 3% to $0.96.
The company said gross profit for the first half fell 8% and gross margin contracted 240 basis points to 59.2%. It cited the Finlandia and Sonoma-Cutrer divestitures, the timing of input cost fluctuations, and high inventory levels as factors. It also said the divestitures of Finlandia and Sonoma-Cutrer were the main drivers of the decline in net sales.
The company said first-half net sales of Whiskey fell 1% (flat on an organic basis), net sales of the Tequila portfolio fell 17%, and net sales of the Ready-to-Drink portfolio fell 6% (+2% on an organic basis). Net sales of the Rest of Portfolio fell 26% and were flat on an organic basis.
The company said it reiterated its fiscal 2025 organic net sales and organic operating income growth outlooks of 2% to 4% and 21% to 23%, respectively, and updated its capital expenditure range to $180 to $190 million. The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2265 per share, up 4%.
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Q2 and First Half Net Sales, Operating Income and Diluted EPS
The company said that for Q2 of fiscal 2025, reported net sales fell 1% to $1.1 billion, operating income rose 1% to $341 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 9% to $0.55. For the first half, net sales fell 5% to $2.0 billion, operating income fell 7% to $622 million, and diluted earnings per share fell 3% to $0.96.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
First-Half Gross Profit Margin and Divestiture Impact
The company said gross profit for the first half fell 8% and gross margin contracted 240 basis points to 59.2%. It cited the Finlandia and Sonoma-Cutrer divestitures, the timing of input cost fluctuations, and high inventory levels as factors. It also said the divestitures of Finlandia and Sonoma-Cutrer were the main drivers of the decline in net sales.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
First-Half Net Sales Change by Category
The company said first-half net sales of Whiskey fell 1% (flat on an organic basis), net sales of the Tequila portfolio fell 17%, and net sales of the Ready-to-Drink portfolio fell 6% (+2% on an organic basis). Net sales of the Rest of Portfolio fell 26% and were flat on an organic basis.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Fiscal 2025 Outlook and Dividend
The company said it reiterated its fiscal 2025 organic net sales and organic operating income growth outlooks of 2% to 4% and 21% to 23%, respectively, and updated its capital expenditure range to $180 to $190 million. The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2265 per share, up 4%.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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