On June 1, Heinz
- Because of restructuring and one-time charges, comparisons are difficult. On a continuing operations basis, earnings per diluted share decreased from $2.21 to $2.10.
- No balance sheet data and abbreviated cash flow data limit the usability of Heinz's earnings press release.
- Gross and operating margins continue to decline despite the restructuring.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. |
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Sales |
$8,870 |
$8,643 |
$8,104 |
6.7% |
Net Profit |
-- |
$646 |
$753 |
(14.2%) |
EPS |
$2.06 |
$1.89 |
$2.13 |
(11.3%) |
Diluted Shares |
-- |
342 |
353 |
(3.2%) |
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Margin Checkup
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change* |
|
---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin |
35.78% |
37.43% |
(1.65) |
Operating Margin |
12.88% |
15.81% |
(2.93) |
Net Margin |
7.47% |
9.29% |
(1.82) |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Not provided by company.
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Cash Flow Highlights
FY 2006 |
FY 2005 |
Change |
|
---|---|---|---|
Cash From Ops. |
$1,075 |
$1,161 |
(7.4%) |
Capital Expenditures |
$231 |
$241 |
(4.2%) |
Free Cash Flow |
$844 |
$920 |
(8.2%) |
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At the time of publication,Nathan Parmelee had a beneficial interest in shares of Heinz but no positions in any of the other companies mentioned. Fool rules are here.