ConAgra (NYSE:CAG) released Q4 2005 earnings for the period ended May 29, 2005, on June 30.
- The 2005 quarter was 13 weeks, versus 14 weeks for the 2004 quarter.
- Earnings per share included charges amounting to -$0.06 per share.
Income Statement Highlights
|
Q4 2005 Avg. Est. |
Q4 2005 Actual |
Q4 2004 |
% Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $3,830 | $3,706 | $3,843 | -3.6% |
| Net Profit | -- | $102 | $169 | -39.8% |
| EPS* | $0.26 | $0.20 | $0.32 | -37.5% |
*Earnings per share were reduced $0.06 per share by special charges.
Margin Checkup
| Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 20.12% | 21.42% | -1.29% |
| Op. Margin | 6.26% | 9.71% | -3.45% |
| Net Margin | 2.75% | 4.41% | -1.66% |
Balance Sheet Highlights
| Assets | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash + ST Invest. | $208 | $609 | -65.9% |
| Inventory | $2,615 | $2,517 | +3.9% |
| Accounts Rec. | $1,292 | $1,303 | -0.9% |
| Liabilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Debt | $4,349 | $5,281 | -17.6% |
| Accounts Pay. | $818 | $925 | -11.6% |
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