Freshpet IncFRPT
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Q2 earnings beat estimates and raised full-year EBITDA guidance.
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Freshpet IncFreshpet Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Analysts Probe Growth Drivers
Earnings
Freshpet reported second-quarter results that beat analyst estimates, with revenue of $305.6 million, adjusted EPS of $0.29, and adjusted EBITDA of $52.2 million. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance to $215 million at the midpoint, above analyst estimates of $211.3 million. During the earnings call, analysts questioned management about household penetration growth, fridge island expansion, advertising spend, manufacturing technology contributions, and competitive positioning. CEO Billy Cyr emphasized that higher buying rates among most valuable pet households can offset any flattening in household penetration, while CFO John O'Connor noted that most gross margin gains have come from operational improvements rather than new technology.
Freshpet IncQ2 earnings beat estimates and raised full-year EBITDA guidance.