Campbell Soup reports Q1 adjusted EPS 91c, consensus 88c

Reports Q1 revenue $2.52B, consensus $2.52B. “Our first-quarter results were in line with our expectations, as we continue to effectively navigate the current consumer landscape, while lapping 15% growth rates from a year ago,” said Mark Clouse, Campbell’s President and CEO. “We are off to an encouraging start in our important holiday season, and we expect to build momentum for the balance of the fiscal year behind disciplined execution, stepped up innovation, and the overall relevance of our brands in this current environment. As a result, we are confident in reaffirming our full-year guidance. Lastly, we remain excited about adding the Sovos Brands portfolio and expect to close the transaction in calendar year 2024.”