B&G Foods Shares Surge 38% Following Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance
B&G Foods (BGS) shares jumped nearly 38% on Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The packaged goods manufacturer reported adjusted net income of $17.8 million, or $0.21 per share, significantly outperforming the projected $0.15 per share. Net sales grew 4.7% year-over-year to $20.5 million, bolstered by recent acquisitions including the College Inn and Kitchen Basics brands. The company's strategic shift toward higher-margin assets is yielding results; the divestiture of its lower-margin Green Giant U.S. frozen business helped improve adjusted gross margins to 24.2%. Management has raised its full-year 2026 guidance, forecasting net sales between $1.76 billion and $1.8 billion and adjusted earnings per share between $0.575 and $0.675. CEO Rob Mills emphasized that the company will continue to prioritize cost-saving programs to enhance cash flow and reduce debt.
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