Lancaster Colony Q3 EPS $1.49, sales down 2.9% to $457.8M; record gross profit

MARZETTI CO

2025-Q3 EPS reported $4.89 vs consensus $1.73 ▲ beat (+182.9%)

Consolidated net sales down 2.9% to $457.8M; Retail -2.6%, Foodservice -3.2%.
Gross profit rose to record $106.0M (+1.4%); operating income record $49.9M.
EPS $1.49 diluted vs $1.03 prior year; includes $0.05 drag from Atlanta plant acquisition costs.
Completed acquisition of Atlanta sauce/dressing facility on Feb 18; expects improved efficiency and capacity.
FY ytd net sales up 1% to $1.43B; EPS $4.89 vs $4.50; pension settlement charge of $0.39/share.

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