Kellogg reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations, on strength in its snacks business.
The company’s fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 94 cents a share handily topped analysts’ expectations of 85 cents. Net sales of $3.8 billion also exceeded analysts’ estimates of $3.67 billion.
The company also shared initial financial forecasts for 2023, including organic net sales growth of 5% to 7% and adjusted earnings per share falling 2% to 4% on a currency-neutral basis.
Revenue in the North America segment was up +14.4% year-over-year to $2,262 million. European segment fell -1.4% to $561 million due to unfavorable currency movements. Latin America sales grew +21.7% from the year-ago quarter to $296 million. Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa segment was $717 million, up +13.4% year over year.
For 2023, Kello projects organic net sales growth in the range of 5% to 7% and adjusted earnings per share decrease of -2% to -4% on a currency-neutral basis. “For simplicity reasons, this guidance assumes that the North America cereal business will remain in Kellogg Company for the full year, even though the plan is to spin it off before year end,” the company’s statement mentioned.
The 10-day moving average for K crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 02, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 19 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 .
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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for K just turned positive on May 28, 2025. Looking at past instances where K's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
K moved above its 50-day moving average on May 27, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
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The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (6.143) is normal, around the industry mean (6.606). P/E Ratio (25.360) is within average values for comparable stocks, (27.114). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.020) is also within normal values, averaging (2.471). Dividend Yield (0.041) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.498) is also within normal values, averaging (68.548).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. K’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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 average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a company, which engages in the production and distribution of cereals, cookies, crackers and frozen foods
Industry FoodSpecialtyCandy