NasdaqGS:JBSSFood
John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) Stock Slumps As Margins Crack
John B. Sanfilippo & Son stock took a sharp hit, falling about 7% to around US$75 after the latest earnings, even though the long running story on this nut and snack producer has been steady cash generation and a modest valuation. The headline this time is margin pressure. Q4 net income dropped to US$8.4 million and gross margin slipped to 15.7% as recall costs, higher inputs and operational hiccups weighed on what was otherwise record full year sales. The gap between that solid top line and...