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J & J Snack Foods Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results

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J & J Snack Foods (Nasdaq: JJSF) reported fiscal 2026 first quarter results for the period ended December 27, 2025, with net sales of $343.8M (down 5.2% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $27.0M (up 7% YoY). Gross margin expanded 200 basis points to 27.9%, despite $1.0M product disposal and $0.6M tariff costs. Operating income was $0.6M and net earnings were $0.9M. The company repurchased $42M of stock in the quarter and announced a new $50M share repurchase authorization. Project Apollo remains on track to deliver $20M of annualized savings.

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Positive

  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7.0% year-over-year
  • Gross margin expanded by 200 basis points to 27.9%
  • Repurchased $42 million in the quarter; new $50 million authorization
  • Project Apollo on track to deliver $20 million annualized savings

Negative

  • Net sales declined 5.2% year-over-year to $343.8M
  • Operating income fell 89.8% to $0.6M
  • Net earnings declined 82.8% to $0.9M
  • Non-recurring plant closure costs of $6.1M and $1.0M product disposal

News Market Reaction – JJSF

-15.44%
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-15.44% News Effect
-12.1% Trough in 1 hr 31 min
-$316M Valuation Impact
$1.73B Market Cap
0.5x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, JJSF declined 15.44%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -12.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 28 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $316M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.73B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Net sales: $343.8M Gross profit: $96.0M Operating income: $0.6M +5 more
8 metrics
Net sales $343.8M Fiscal 2026 Q1 net sales, down 5.2% vs prior year
Gross profit $96.0M Fiscal 2026 Q1, up from $93.9M prior year; margin 27.9%
Operating income $0.6M Fiscal 2026 Q1, down from $6.2M prior year
Adjusted EBITDA $27.0M Fiscal 2026 Q1, up 7.0% year-over-year
EPS (diluted) $0.05 Fiscal 2026 Q1, down from $0.26 prior year
Adj. EPS (diluted) $0.33 Fiscal 2026 Q1, flat vs prior year
Share repurchases $42M Approx. 458,467 shares repurchased in fiscal 2026 Q1
New buyback authorization $50M New share repurchase authorization effective for ~two years

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 361,083 is 1.62x the 20-day average of 222,937, indicating elevated pre-news activity. high
Technical Price at $95.20 is trading below the 200-day MA $104.74, reflecting a weak intermediate trend.

Peers on Argus

JJSF was up 0.21% while peers were mixed: CENTA and CENT gained around 2%, where...

JJSF was up 0.21% while peers were mixed: CENTA and CENT gained around 2%, whereas NOMD, FLO and SMPL declined between roughly 1–3%. The lack of a consistent direction across peers and no sector momentum flags point to a company-specific reaction.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 16 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Jan 16 Earnings call notice Neutral +1.4% Scheduled release of Q1 2026 results and accompanying conference call details.
Nov 20 Dividend declaration Positive -0.4% Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share.
Nov 17 Earnings results Negative +1.1% Q4 2025 results with lower sales and earnings plus sizable plant closure charges.
Oct 29 Earnings call notice Neutral -1.1% Announcement of date and time for Q4 2025 earnings call and webcast.
Oct 28 Product partnership Positive -0.7% Launch of NO CAP! Soda Pop and ICEE zero-sugar soda line nationwide in Jan 2026.
Pattern Detected

Recent history shows frequent divergence, with shares often moving opposite to generally positive or neutral headlines, including dividends, partnerships and transformation-related earnings updates.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, JJSF news has focused on earnings, balance sheet strength, capital returns, and strategic initiatives. The Nov 2025 10-K highlighted Project Apollo plant closures targeting at least $20M of operating income benefits and noted $106M cash with no debt. Q4 2025 results on Nov 17 showed lower sales and earnings but detailed this transformation. A dividend of $0.80 per share and an ICEE-branded beverage partnership were also announced. Today’s Q1 2026 results and new buyback authorization continue this profitability-and-capital-return narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -15.4% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite margin expa...
Analysis

The stock dropped -15.4% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite margin expansion would fit a pattern where JJSF’s stock has sometimes diverged from ostensibly supportive news. Q1 2026 showed lower net sales at $343.8M and sharply lower GAAP EPS of $0.05, even as adjusted EBITDA reached $27.0M and a new $50M buyback authorization was announced. Investors might focus on volume declines, non-recurring costs, or skepticism around transformation benefits, making future quarters’ profitability and growth metrics key watchpoints.

Key Terms

adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measures, basis point, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
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adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA | $27.0M | $1.8M | 7.0%"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures."
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
basis point financial
"7% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA and a 200 basis point expansion in gross margin"
A basis point is a unit equal to one one‑hundredth of a percent (0.01%), used to describe very small changes in interest rates, bond yields, fees or other percentage figures. Think of it like a single dollar change on $10,000: tiny by itself but meaningful when applied to large sums or repeated over time, so investors use basis points to track and compare small but financially significant moves precisely.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plans regulatory
"including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans."
Rule 10b5-1 trading plans are written, pre-arranged instructions that allow company insiders (such as executives or directors) to automatically buy or sell their company's stock at specified times or under set conditions, like a standing instruction or automated thermostat for trades. They matter to investors because these plans provide a legal defense against insider‑trading accusations and create predictable insider trading patterns that can help signal whether sales are routine portfolio management or potentially meaningful to the company’s outlook.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Announces new $50 million share repurchase authorization

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J & J Snack Foods Corp. (Nasdaq: JJSF) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended December 27, 2025.

  First Quarter
Actuals$ v. LY% v. LY
Net Sales$343.8M$(18.8M)(5.2%)
Gross Profit$96.0M$2.1M2.2%
Operating Income$0.6M($5.6M)(89.8%)
Net Earnings$0.9M($4.3M)(82.8%)
Earnings per Diluted Share$0.05($0.21)(80.8%)
    
Adjusted Operating Income$8.0M($0.2M)(2.4%)
Adjusted EBITDA$27.0M$1.8M7.0%
Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share$0.33$0.000.0%


This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

“Our first quarter results reflect disciplined execution of our key priorities to drive profitability,” said Dan Fachner, J&J Snack Foods Chairman, President, and CEO. “We are pleased to deliver 7% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA and a 200 basis point expansion in gross margin despite a 5.2% decline in sales and a $1 million expense for product disposal. Our results were enabled by our Project Apollo initiatives including strategic portfolio rationalization of lower margin products within our bakery business.”

“We remain optimistic about our trajectory and have several exciting commercial initiatives underway. The momentum in our pretzel business from the second half of fiscal 2025 continued in the first quarter. We have several innovative product launches that will reach customers in the second quarter, including Dippin’ Dots products for retail, as well as pretzel and frozen novelty products centered around better-for-you attributes. Project Apollo, our business transformation program, is progressing and we are on track to deliver the $20 million of annualized savings we outlined last quarter. Underscoring our confidence in the future and our focus on driving long-term value, we repurchased $42 million of stock during the first quarter and today are announcing a new $50 million repurchase authorization.”

First Quarter Results

Net sales decreased 5.2% from the prior year quarter to $343.8 million, with most of the decline attributable to our bakery business and strategic portfolio rationalization efforts.

  • Food Service segment net sales decreased 8.3%
  • Retail Supermarket segment net sales increased 2.6%
  • Frozen Beverage segment net sales were approximately flat

Gross profit increased from $93.9 million in the prior year quarter to $96.0 million, while gross margin improved from 25.9% to 27.9%. The improvement in gross margin primarily reflects the early benefits of our Apollo transformation initiatives and favorable product mix, partially offset by $1.0 million in product disposal costs and approximately $0.6 million in tariff-related costs net of pricing offsets.

Total operating expenses of $95.4 million included $6.1 million in non-recurring plant closure costs as well as other non-recurring impacts.

  • Selling and Marketing expenses increased 9.9% to $31.5 million, or 9.2% of sales, up from 7.9% in the prior year quarter. Approximately 140 basis points of the increase was associated with higher commissions for retail vending sales, which is a growing component of our Dippin’ Dots business. Investments to support our brands in preparation for our peak summer season accounted for approximately 250 basis points of the increase. Higher depreciation associated with customer equipment accounted for approximately 190 basis points of the increase, with almost half of that associated with growth in Dippin’ Dots.
  • Distribution expenses decreased 3.9% to $38.1 million, or 11.1% of sales up from 10.9% in the prior year quarter, primarily reflecting lower volume.
  • Administrative expenses increased 7.8% to $20.4 million, or 5.9% of sales, up from 5.2% in the prior year quarter. Approximately 300 basis points of the increase was attributed to non-recurring restructuring and legal expenses. 

Operating income was $0.6 million, compared to $6.2 million in the prior year quarter, while adjusted operating income was $8.0 million, compared to $8.2 million in the prior year quarter. Earnings per diluted share were $0.05, compared to $0.26 in the prior year quarter, while adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.33, flat with the prior year quarter. The effective tax rate was 27.0%, compared to 27.2% in the prior year quarter.

Food Service Segment

  • Net sales of $219.2 million, a year-over-year decrease of $19.7 million, or 8.3%
  • Bakery was down approximately 17% and accounted for $18 million of the decline in Food Service, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve profitability through portfolio rationalization.
  • Pretzel sales increased approximately 6.9%, continuing the growth momentum from the second half of fiscal 2025, with share gains driven by Bavarian formula pretzels.
  • Handheld sales declined approximately 22% on lower volumes and a contractual pricing true-up on lower costs of certain ingredients.
  • Operating income increased 14.6% to $10.1 million.

Retail Supermarket Segment

  • Net sales of $45.9 million, a year-over-year increase of $1.2 million, or 2.6%.
  • Handheld sales increased 35% as we lapped capacity constraints from the prior year facility fire.
  • Sales within the remaining retail portfolio decreased $0.6 million, primarily driven by lower frozen novelty sales as growth in Dogsters and Dippin’ Dots at retail was more than offset by decreases in other frozen novelties.
  • Operating income decreased 2.6% to $1.2 million.

Frozen Beverages Segment

  • Net sales of $78.7 million were approximately flat with the prior year period.
  • Beverage sales were up modestly, whereas service and machine sales combined were down modestly.
  • Operating income decreased 13.7% to $4.0 million.

Share Repurchases

During the quarter, we repurchased approximately 458,467 shares of common stock for $42 million, completing our $50 million authorization. Including shares bought in fiscal 2025, we repurchased 525,243 shares for $50 million.

Our Board of Directors has approved a new $50 million share repurchase authorization that is effective for approximately two years. The new authorization reflects our confidence in the company’s long-term value, as well as our strong balance sheet and liquidity position. Our approach to share repurchases will be opportunistic, and the extent of our repurchases and the timing will depend on market conditions, regulatory requirements and other factors. We may repurchase shares in the open market, through private transactions, or otherwise, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The authorization is consistent with our capital deployment discipline and focus on driving shareholder returns.

Conference Call

J&J Snack Foods Corp. will host a conference call to discuss results and business outlook on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Conference call participants should register by clicking on this Registration Link to receive the dial-in number and a personal PIN, which are required to access the conference call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Investors homepage at investors.jjsnack.com.

About J & J Snack Foods Corp.

J & J Snack Foods Corp. (Nasdaq: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food and frozen beverage industry. For over fifty years, the company has specialized in delicious snack and beverage brands for the foodservice and retail segments, serving up fun across the U.S. market. J & J Snack Foods’ core brands include SUPERPRETZEL, the #1 soft pretzel brand, ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, and Dippin’ Dots, the original beaded ice cream. The company’s broad brand portfolio also includes LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen ices, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars, DOGSTERS ice cream style treats for dogs, ¡Hola! Churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes and fries, and bakery brands including MARY B’S, DADDY RAY’S, COUNTRY HOME BAKERS, and HILL & VALLEY. For more information, please visit http://www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding the Company’s expected future financial position, results of operations, revenue growth and profit levels, cash flows, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, capital expenditures, products, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “goals,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. This includes, without limitation, our statements, and expectations regarding any current or future recovery in our industry and the future impact of our operational efficiency projects. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and readers must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations of management. We do not undertake a duty to update such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include consumer spending, price competition, acceptance of new products, the pricing and availability of raw materials, transportation costs, changes in the competitive marketplace the uncertainty and ultimate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or similar health outbreaks, and other risks identified in our annual report on Form 10-K, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are outside of the Company’s control.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA consists of net earnings adjusted to exclude: income taxes (benefit); investment income; interest expense; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets; impairment charges, restructuring costs, merger and acquisition costs, acquisition related inventory adjustments, strategic business transformation costs, integration costs, non-recurring legal fee expenses and gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant and equipment. Adjusted Operating Income consists of operating income adjusted to exclude: impairment charges, restructuring costs, merger and acquisition costs, acquisition related amortization expenses and inventory adjustments, strategic business transformation costs, integration costs, non-recurring legal fee expenses, and gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant and equipment. Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share consists of net earnings adjusted to exclude: impairment charges, restructuring costs, merger and acquisition costs, acquisition related amortization expenses and inventory adjustment, strategic business transformation costs, integration costs, non-recurring legal fee expenses, and gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant and equipment. For purposes of comparability, the income tax effect of pre-tax adjustments is determined using statutory tax rates. This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures; Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Income, and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share. A "non-GAAP financial measure" is a numerical measure of a company's financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the statements of income, balance sheets, or statements of cash flow of the company. Pursuant to applicable reporting requirements, the company has provided reconciliations below of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The non-GAAP financial measures presented within the Company's earnings release are not indicators of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to the applicable GAAP measure. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. In addition, in evaluating these non-GAAP measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur income, expenses, gains and losses, similar to the adjustments in this press release. Our presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or infrequent items. We compensate for these limitations by providing equal prominence to our GAAP results and using non-GAAP measures only as supplemental presentations. The non-GAAP measures presented are utilized by management to evaluate the Company's business performance and profitability by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results. The Company believes that these measures provide additional clarity for investors by excluding specific income, expenses, gains, and losses, in an effort to show comparable business operating results for the periods presented. Similarly, Management believes these adjusted measures are useful performance measures because certain items included in the calculations may either mask or exaggerate trends in the Company’s ongoing operating performance. See the reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.

Investor Contact:
Reed Anderson, ICR
(646) 277-1260
reed.anderson@icrinc.com

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
  Three months ended
  December 27, December 28,
   2025   2024 
     
Net sales $343,778  $362,598 
Cost of goods sold  247,766   268,697 
Gross profit  96,012   93,901 
     
Operating expenses    
Selling and Marketing  31,499   28,669 
Distribution  38,056   39,610 
Administrative  20,377   18,903 
Gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant, and equipment  (800)  - 
Plant closure expense  6,113   - 
Other general expense  130   480 
Total operating expenses  95,375   87,662 
     
Operating income  637   6,239 
     
Other income (expense)    
Investment income  712   1,037 
Interest expense  (139)  (212)
     
Earnings before income taxes  1,210   7,064 
     
Income tax expense  327   1,921 
     
NET EARNINGS $883  $5,143 
     
Earnings per diluted share $0.05  $0.26 
     
Weighted average number of diluted shares  19,428   19,563 
     
Earnings per basic share $0.05  $0.26 
     
Weighted average number of basic shares  19,316   19,471 


J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
     
  December 27, September 27,
   2025   2025 
Assets    
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $66,761  $105,893 
Accounts receivable, net  161,440   184,069 
Inventories  172,050   175,173 
Prepaid expenses and other  12,266   13,197 
Total current assets  412,517   478,332 
     
Property, plant and equipment, at cost  1,026,153   1,009,463 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization  634,625   619,310 
Property, plant and equipment, net  391,528   390,153 
     
Other assets    
Goodwill  185,070   185,070 
Trade name intangible assets, net  105,920   105,920 
Other intangible assets, net  65,287   66,730 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  149,094   151,538 
Other  3,858   3,758 
Total other assets  509,229   513,016 
Total Assets $1,313,274  $1,381,501 
     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
Current Liabilities    
Current finance lease liabilities $609  $563 
Accounts payable  80,592   82,405 
Accrued insurance liability  16,628   16,441 
Accrued liabilities  10,994   12,606 
Current operating lease liabilities  21,906   21,624 
Accrued compensation expense  17,988   26,475 
Dividends payable  15,208   15,552 
Total current liabilities  163,925   175,666 
     
Long-term debt  -   - 
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities  1,254   1,355 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities  137,599   140,021 
Deferred income taxes  91,345   91,703 
Other long-term liabilities  6,293   6,061 
     
Stockholders' Equity    
Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued  -   - 
Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 18,996,000 as of December 27, 2025 and 19,440,000 as of September 27, 2025  97,912   139,118 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (10,953)  (12,647)
Retained Earnings  825,899   840,224 
Total stockholders' equity  912,858   966,695 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,313,274  $1,381,501 


J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
     
  Three months ended
  December 27, December 28,
   2025   2024 
Operating activities:    
Net earnings $883  $5,143 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities    
Depreciation of fixed assets  17,241   15,814 
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs  1,443   1,930 
Losses from disposals of property & equipment  343   146 
Non-cash plant shutdown expenses  1,781   - 
Share-based compensation  1,479   1,125 
Deferred income taxes  (325)  (158)
Gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant, and equipment  (800)  - 
Other  (100)  (93)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of companies    
Decrease in accounts receivable  22,872   24,987 
Decrease in inventories  1,916   3,164 
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities  (10,770)  (16,896)
Net cash provided by operating activities  35,963   35,162 
     
Investing activities:    
Purchases of property, plant and equipment  (19,003)  (19,065)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment  57   131 
Proceeds from insurance for fixed assets  800   - 
Net cash (used in) investing activities  (18,146)  (18,934)
     
Financing activities:    
Payments to repurchase common stock  (42,000)  - 
Proceeds from issuance of stock  -   1,924 
Purchase of vested employee service share units and performance share units  (685)  (552)
Borrowings under credit facility  10,000   15,000 
Repayment of borrowings under credit facility  (10,000)  (15,000)
Payments on finance lease obligations  (117)  (42)
Payment of cash dividend  (15,552)  (15,178)
Net cash (used in) financing activities  (58,354)  (13,848)
     
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents  1,405   (2,212)
     
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  (39,132)  168 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  105,893   73,394 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $66,761  $73,562 


J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
      
  Three months ended
  December 27, December 28,
   2025   2024 
Sales to external customers:     
Food Service $219,156  $238,883 
Retail Supermarket  45,882   44,717 
Frozen Beverages  78,740   78,998 
Consolidated sales to external customers $343,778  $362,598 
      
Operating Income:     
Food Service $10,099  $8,814 
Retail Supermarket  1,160   1,191 
Frozen Beverages  4,049   4,691 
Total Segment Operating Income  15,308   14,696 
      
General corporate expenses  9,358   8,457 
Gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant and equipment  (800)  - 
Plant closure expense  6,113   - 
Total Unallocated Operating Expenses (net)  14,671   8,457 
      
Total Operating Income $637  $6,239 


J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
     
  Three months ended
  December 27, December 28,
   2025   2024 
     
     
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA    
     
Net Earnings $883  $5,143 
Income Taxes  327   1,921 
Investment Income  (712)  (1,037)
Interest Expense  139   212 
Depreciation and Amortization  18,684   17,744 
Share-Based Compensation  1,479   1,125 
Gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant, and equipment  (800)  - 
Restructuring Costs  257   - 
Non-recurring Legal Expenses  319   - 
Net Loss on Sale or Disposal of Assets  343   146 
Plant closure expense  6,113   - 
Adjusted EBITDA $27,032  $25,254 
     
     
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income    
     
Operating Income $637  $6,239 
Gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant, and equipment  (800)  - 
Restructuring Costs  257   - 
Non-recurring Legal Expenses  319   - 
Acquisition Related Amortization Expenses  1,443   1,930 
Plant closure expense  6,113   - 
Adjusted Operating Income $7,969  $8,169 
     
     
Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share    
     
Earnings per Diluted Share $0.05  $0.26 
Gain on insurance proceeds received for damage to property, plant, and equipment  (0.04)  - 
Restructuring Costs  0.01   - 
Non-recurring Legal Expenses  0.02   - 
Acquisition Related Amortization Expenses  0.07   0.10 
Plant closure expense  0.32   - 
     
Tax Effect of Non-GAAP Adjustments (1)  (0.10)  (0.03)
     
Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share $0.33  $0.33 
     
(1) Income taxes associated with pre-tax adjustments determined using statutory tax rates

FAQ

What were JJSF first quarter fiscal 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA?

Net sales were $343.8 million and adjusted EBITDA was $27.0 million. According to the company, sales declined 5.2% year-over-year while adjusted EBITDA grew 7.0% on transformation and mix benefits.

Why did JJSF gross margin improve in Q1 2026 despite lower sales?

Gross margin rose to 27.9%, a 200 basis point improvement. According to the company, early Project Apollo benefits and favorable product mix offset $1.0M product disposal and $0.6M tariff costs.

How much stock did JJSF repurchase and what is the new buyback authorization?

JJSF repurchased $42 million of stock in the quarter and completed prior buys totaling $50 million. According to the company, the Board approved a new $50 million repurchase authorization effective for about two years.

What is Project Apollo's stated financial impact for JJSF?

Project Apollo is targeted to deliver $20 million of annualized savings. According to the company, early Apollo initiatives contributed to margin expansion and adjusted EBITDA growth in the quarter.

How did JJSF's operating results vary by segment in Q1 2026?

Food Service sales fell 8.3%, Retail Supermarket rose 2.6%, and Frozen Beverage was roughly flat. According to the company, pretzel growth and retail Dippin’ Dots gains offset bakery declines and portfolio rationalization impacts.
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