John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Fourth Quarter Net Sales Increased 4.2%; Sales Volume Increased 1.4%

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year ended June 25, 2026.

Fourth Quarter Summary

• Net sales increased $11.4 million, or 4.2%, to $280.4 million
• Sales volume increased 1.2 million pounds, or 1.4%, to 87.4 million pounds
• Gross profit decreased 9.5% to $44.1 million
• Diluted EPS decreased 38.3% to $0.71 per share

Full Year Summary

• Net sales increased $68.4 million, or 6.2%, to $1.18 billion
• Sales volume decreased 9.0 million pounds, or 2.5%, to 349.3 million pounds
• Gross profit increased 3.8% to $211.2 million
• Diluted EPS increased 4.6% to $5.26 per share

CEO Commentary

“I am pleased to report a strong fiscal 2026, with net sales reaching a record $1.2 billion and diluted EPS increasing 4.6% for the full year. Achieving record net sales and earnings growth in a challenging consumer and cost environment is a testament to the strength of our business, the dedication of our team and the depth of our customer relationships. While our bottom-line results for the most recent fourth quarter did not match last year’s results, we were encouraged to see a return to growth in our company-wide sales volume after five consecutive quarters of decline. We believe this is a positive signal for our entire portfolio. Fourth quarter profitability was impacted by several challenges, including higher-than-anticipated input and transportation costs, manufacturing inefficiencies associated with the continued onboarding of a large contract manufacturing customer and certain customer-related charges. We are actively responding to these increased costs, and we remain focused on improving operational efficiencies as we move into fiscal 2027," stated Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, Chief Executive Officer.

“We also remain committed to returning capital to our shareholders. During the 2026 calendar year, we increased our annual dividend declared by 5.6% to $0.95 per share and declared a special dividend of $1.05 per share, representing a 75% increase from the prior year. Both dividends will be paid on September 9, 2026, bringing total dividends paid during 2026 calendar year to $3.50 per share. This year marks our fifteenth consecutive year of returning capital to shareholders through dividends and the ninth consecutive year of increasing our annual dividend, reflecting the strength of our balance sheet, our consistent cash generation, and our ongoing commitment to creating long-term shareholder value,” Mr. Sanfilippo concluded.

Fourth Quarter Results

Net Sales

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 increased $11.4 million, or 4.2%, to $280.4 million. This increase was driven by a 2.8% increase in the weighted average selling price per pound and a 1.4% increase in sales volume (pounds sold to customers). The increase in the weighted average selling price primarily reflected pricing actions taken in response to higher commodity acquisition costs for peanuts and all major tree nuts except walnuts, which was partially offset by a shift in product mix toward lower priced items in the current quarter.

Sales Volume

Consumer Distribution Channel +0.8%

The sales volume increase was primarily driven by a 2.4% increase in private brand sales, reflecting higher volume in private label nuts and trail mix, partially offset by decreased bars volume due to our strategic decision to reduce sales to a grocery store retailer. The increase in private label nuts and trail mix sales volume was positively impacted by initial shipments to a new grocery retailer and expanded distribution at two existing grocery retailers, which was partially offset by lost private label business at an online retailer. In addition, our branded sales were negatively impacted by decreased Fisher recipe nut sales due to the timing of the Easter holiday and related promotional activity, as well as lower sales of Southern Style Nuts Hunter Mix, which was temporarily withdrawn from the market following a product recall of an externally sourced ingredient contained in the snack mix.

Commercial Ingredients Distribution Channel -5.4%

This sales volume decrease was mainly driven by timing of peanut crushing stock sales, as sales volumes were elevated in the preceding quarter. Food service sales volume remained relatively flat in the quarterly comparison.

Contract Manufacturing Distribution Channel +12.6%

This sales volume increase was mainly driven by increased snack nut sales to a significant new customer that was added in the second quarter of the prior year. This increase was partially offset by decreased granola sales volume.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased by $4.6 million to $44.1 million and gross margin declined to 15.7% from 18.1%. The decrease was primarily attributable to $2.7 million of recall-related costs associated with dry milk powder supplied by a third-party manufacturer used in the seasoning within certain of our products, as discussed above. Gross profit was also adversely affected by higher customer claims, higher snack bar ingredient costs, manufacturing inefficiencies, and higher freight expenses. Gross margin declined due to the factors mentioned above partially offset by a higher net sales base.

Operating Expenses, net

Total operating expenses increased $3.1 million in the quarterly comparison primarily due to higher incentive compensation, freight and marketing and insights expenses. These increases were partially offset by the estimated insurance recovery associated with the dry milk powder recall. As a percentage of net sales, total operating expenses increased to 11.3% from 10.6% in the prior comparable quarter, reflecting the factors noted above, partially offset by a higher net sales base.

Inventory

The value of total inventories on hand at the end of the current fourth quarter decreased $8.8 million, or 3.4%. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower finished goods inventories for bars, lower walnut acquisition costs, and lower on hand quantities of pecans and walnuts, which were partially offset by higher pecan and almond acquisition costs. The weighted average cost per pound of raw nut and dried fruit input stock on hand increased 12.1% year over year, driven primarily by higher pecan and almond acquisition costs, partially offset by lower walnut acquisition costs.

Full Year Results

• Net sales increased 6.2% to $1.2 billion. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to an 8.9% increase in weighted average selling price per pound, which was partially offset by a 2.5% decrease in sales volume.
• Sales volume decreased 2.5%, primarily due to lower sales volume in the consumer channel, which was partially offset by sales volume increases in the commercial ingredients and contract manufacturing channels.
• Gross profit margin decreased from 18.4% to 18.0% of net sales. This decrease was mainly attributable to factors noted in the quarterly comparison above and lower inventory valuation adjustments which were partially offset by aligning our pricing more closely with commodity acquisition costs and the absence of a one-time pricing concession recognized in the prior year.
• Operating expenses increased $3.2 million to $122.0 million. The increase in total operating expense was primarily due to higher incentive compensation expense. This increase was partially offset by the estimated insurance recovery related to the dry milk powder recall, lower compensation expense, a net gain of the disposal of non-core equipment compared to a net loss in the prior year, reduced marketing and insights spending and lower third party warehouse cost.
• Diluted EPS increased 4.6%, or $0.23 per diluted share, to $5.26.

In closing, Mr. Sanfilippo commented, “As I announced last month, I will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer in October to assume the role of Executive Chairman, and my brother Jasper will succeed me as CEO. Over the last several years we have made significant investments in our people, capabilities, and infrastructure that we believe will support long-term, sustainable growth. These investments, combined with a disciplined growth strategy focused on continuous improvement, innovation, customer partnership, and operational excellence, should position the company for continued success. Under Jasper's leadership, I am confident JBSS will continue to execute its strategic plan, strengthen its market position, and capitalize on future growth opportunities.

"As I reflect on the past 20 years, I want to sincerely thank our current and former employees for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. Together, we have transformed JBSS into a stronger, more diversified, and more profitable organization while preserving the entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture that has always defined our company. Our ability to remain nimble, adapt to changing market conditions, and work collaboratively to serve our customers has been a key driver of our success. It has been a privilege to lead this remarkable organization as CEO, and I am deeply grateful to our employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders for their trust, support, and partnership throughout this journey."

Conference Call

The Company will host an investor conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) to discuss these results. To register for the call, please click on the Participant Registration by register using this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI44107bdd00e5457a8a0b6255bbaf1762. After registering, an email will be sent, including dial-in details and a unique access code required to join the live call. Please ensure you have registered at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call time. This call is also being webcast by Notified and can be accessed at the Company’s website at www.jbssinc.com.

About John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Based in Elgin, Illinois, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is a processor, packager, marketer and distributor of nut and dried fruit products and snack bars, that are sold under the Company’s Fisher ®, Orchard Valley Harvest ®, Squirrel Brand ® and Southern Style Nuts ® brand names and under a variety of private brands.

Upcoming Events

The Company will be presenting at the BWS Financial Growth and Value Summer Investor Series conference in New York City, New York, on August 25, 2026, and the Midwest IDEAS conference in Chicago, Illinois, on August 27, 2026. Qualified investors that would like to schedule a meeting with management should contact Three Part Advisors at the phone number below.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking. These forward-looking statements may be generally identified by the use of forward-looking words and phrases such as “will”, “intends”, “may”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “should” and “expects” and are based on the Company’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and involve risks and uncertainties. Consequently, the Company’s actual results could differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where expressly required to do so by law. Among the factors that could cause results to differ materially from current expectations are: (i) sales activity for the Company’s products, such as a decline in sales to one or more key customers, or to customers or in the nut and bars categories generally, in some or all channels, a change in product mix to lower price products, a decline in sales of private brand products or changing consumer preferences, including a shift from higher margin products to lower margin products; (ii) changes in the availability and costs of raw materials and ingredients due to global conflict, tariffs and other import restrictions and the impact of fixed price commitments with customers; (iii) the ability to pass on price increases to customers if commodity costs rise and the potential for a negative impact on demand for, and sales of, our products from price increases; (iv) the ability to measure and estimate bulk inventory, fluctuations in the value and quantity of the Company’s nut inventories due to fluctuations in the market prices of nuts and bulk inventory estimation adjustments, respectively; (v) the Company’s ability to appropriately respond to, or lessen the negative impact of, competitive and pricing pressures; (vi) losses associated with product recalls, product contamination, food labeling or other food safety issues, or the potential for lost sales or product liability if customers lose confidence in the safety of the Company’s products or in nuts or nut products in general, or are harmed as a result of using the Company’s products; (vii) the ability of the Company to control costs (including inflationary costs) and manage shortages or other disruptions in areas such as inputs, transportation and labor; (viii) uncertainty in economic conditions, including the potential for inflation or economic downturn leading to decreased consumer demand; (ix) the timing and occurrence (or nonoccurrence) of other transactions and events which may be subject to circumstances beyond the Company’s control; (x) the adverse effect of labor unrest or disputes, litigation and/or legal settlements, including potential unfavorable outcomes exceeding any amounts accrued; (xi) losses due to significant disruptions at any of our production or processing facilities, our inability to meet or fulfill customer orders on a timely basis, if at all, or employee unavailability due to labor shortages; (xii) the ability to implement our Long-Range Plan, including growing our branded and private brand product sales, diversifying our product offerings (including by the launch of new products) and expanding into alternative sales channels; (xiii) technology disruptions or failures or the occurrence of cybersecurity incidents or breaches; (xiv) the inability to protect the Company’s brand value, intellectual property or avoid intellectual property disputes; and (xv) our ability to manage the impacts of changing weather patterns on raw material availability due to climate change.

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