Monday, April 12, 2021

Conagra profits are up
Conagra Brands has reported results for the third quarter with sales increasing 8.5%. Earnings per share grew 26% to $0.59, and during the third quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 8.8 million shares of its common stock for $298 million. Sean Connolly, president and CEO said, "We have made significant investments in our business over the past five-plus years, modernizing our products to generate consumer demand. Our strong third-quarter results benefited from these investments. We continued to invest in the business during the quarter, with a focus on ensuring our products are available both online and in stores, as we aim to maximize consumer acquisition during this period of heightened demand." During the quarter, net sales increased 8.5% to $2.8 billion. The growth in reported net sales primarily reflects: Adjusted gross profit increased 9% to $761 million.


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