TreeHouse Foods (THS, $59.95) beat Q4 earnings, but misses net sales expectations
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. managed to edge past earnings expectations for the fourth quarter 2018, but failed to show the same strength in its top-line numbers.
The food processing company’s adjusted earnings for the quarter came in at $1.03 per share, beating Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents per share. The earnings-per-share was also higher than the year-ago quarter’s figure. It was 5% more compared to the mid-point of the previous guidance of 88 cents and $1.08. The firm's cost saving plans like Structure to Win apparently was a tailwind to the profitability.
Net sales of $ 1,481.1 million, however, fell short of the consensus estimate of $1,493 million. It was also lower from the year-ago period by -12.9%. Divestiture of McCann's business and foreign currency headwinds were among factors that apparently hurt revenues.
Nevertheless, the company’s gross margin was 17.6%, which is 240 basis points higher from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
THS in +3.80% Uptrend, advancing for three consecutive days on January 27, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where THS advanced for three days, in of 285 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for THS just turned positive on January 16, 2025. Looking at past instances where THS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
THS moved above its 50-day moving average on January 24, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for THS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on January 24, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 199 cases where THS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 67 cases where THS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on January 31, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on THS as a result. In of 89 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where THS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. THS’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.252) is normal, around the industry mean (6.547). P/E Ratio (36.857) is within average values for comparable stocks, (27.022). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.297) is also within normal values, averaging (2.471). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.636) is also within normal values, averaging (67.660).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. THS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of pickles, coffee creamer, sauces and salad dressing
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