Simply Good Foods posts Q4 earnings beat but issues weak FY2027 sales outlook

Simply Good Foods reported adjusted earnings of $0.44 per share for the quarter ended August 29, 2026, surpassing the $0.42 consensus. Revenue came in at $333.3 million, down 9.7% year‑over‑year but above analyst estimates. The company guided full‑year FY2027 net sales to fall 13%‑17% and adjusted EBITDA to decline 9%‑14%, prompting the stock to slip in pre‑market trading. Management said price increases and brand‑investment plans will aim to restore margins despite a near‑term volume headwind.

The weak FY2027 guidance suggests lower top‑line growth and profitability, which may pressure the share price and affect investors’ cash‑flow expectations. The company’s cash balance of $138.4 million and net debt at 0.9 × adjusted EBITDA indicate limited financial flexibility.

  • 1Adjusted earnings per share were $0.44 for the quarter ended August 29, 2026, beating the $0.42 consensus.
  • 2Revenue was $333.3 million, down 9.7% from $369.0 million a year earlier.
  • 3Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $57.5 million, down from $66.2 million in the prior quarter.
  • 4Full‑year FY2027 net sales are projected to decline between 13% and 17%.
  • 5Adjusted EBITDA for FY2027 is expected to fall 9%‑14% year‑over‑year.
  • 6Cash at year‑end was $138.4 million and net debt was about 0.9 × trailing‑12‑month adjusted EBITDA.

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