Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 1.2%, with organic net sales up 1.9% excluding unfavorable foreign exchange impacts [9][27] - Adjusted EBITDA was $77.8 million, a decrease of 7.7% driven by prior year investment income and increased brand-focused investments [29] - Gross margins improved by 140 basis points to 36.8%, supported by cost improvements and operational efficiencies [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Pet Care reported a net sales decrease of 6.1%, with organic sales down 6.4% due to a strategic pull forward of sales from the previous quarter [31] - Home and Garden net sales increased by 27.9%, driven by seasonal inventory builds and a warm fall season [38] - Home and Personal Care saw reported net sales increase by 1.4%, with organic net sales up 3.1% [44] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce sales accounted for over 30% of Home and Personal Care's quarterly global sales, significantly outpacing brick-and-mortar sales [44] - In North America, consumer trade downs impacted premium brands in the pet category, leading to low double-digit sales declines [33] - EMEA markets experienced high single-digit growth in both personal care and home appliances, with strong e-commerce performance [45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on brand-driven investments to drive long-term growth, particularly in advertising, marketing, and R&D [14] - Strategic investments are being made in inventory to support sales growth, especially in e-commerce [15] - The company is actively working to mitigate tariff impacts by moving production out of China and redesigning supply chains [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the start of fiscal 2025, highlighting strong operational performance and healthy inventory levels [55] - The company anticipates cautious consumer behavior due to the evolving international trade environment and potential price implications [53] - Future sales growth is expected to be low single digits, driven by brand-building investments despite geopolitical and economic pressures [49] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 800,000 shares in the first quarter, with a total of $1.2 billion returned to shareholders since the close of the HHI transaction [22][23] - The company plans to launch new products in the pet care segment, including health and wellness products, to capture market growth [16][90] Q&A Session Summary Question: Retailer commitment to the Home and Garden category - Management noted that retailers appear committed to the category, with incremental off-shelf seasonal space being allocated [61][66] Question: Potential delay in HPC business - Management acknowledged the delay but emphasized the importance of improving the business fundamentals and the potential for higher valuations in the future [70][72] Question: E-commerce growth in Global Pet Care - Management reported double-digit growth in POS for e-commerce, despite some capacity issues with a major retailer impacting shipments [76][78] Question: M&A strategy and needs - Management has been evaluating numerous transactions but is cautious about price points, focusing on organic growth and maintaining discipline in M&A [87][90] Question: Tariff impacts and competitive dynamics - Management highlighted the limited tariff impact on Home and Garden and the ongoing efforts to reduce exposure in the HPC segment [95][98]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Spectrum Brands reported quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share, and up from $0.78 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 12.09% [1] - The company posted revenues of $700.2 million for the quarter ended December 2024, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.19%, but up from $692.2 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Spectrum has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Spectrum shares have declined approximately 1.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 3.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.52 on revenues of $724.64 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $5.17 on revenues of $2.98 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Spectrum is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Group 3: Industry Context - The Consumer Products - Discretionary industry, to which Spectrum belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 42% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]

Exhibit 99.1 3001 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562-1431 P.O. Box 620992 Middleton, WI 53562-0992 (608) 275-3340 For Immediate Release Investor/Media Contact: Joanne Chomiak 608-275-4458 Spectrum Brands Holdings Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results Middleton, WI, February 6, 2025 - Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB; "Spectrum Brands" or the "Company"), a leading global branded consumer products and home essentials company focused on driving innovation and providing exceptional customer service, to ...

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) is expected to register top and bottom-line growth when it reports first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Feb. 6, 2025, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SPB’s revenues is pegged at $701.5 million, indicating a rise of 1.4% from the year-ago quarter's actual.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Spectrum Brands’ earnings per share (EPS) is pegged at 91 cents, indicating an increase ...

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB) is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.78X, higher than the industry average of 12.48X. This premium valuation raises concerns about whether SPB can meet investor expectations, especially considering its low Value Score of D, which suggests that it may not be a strong value proposition at current levels.SPB Stock's P/E Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Spectrum Brands shares have declined 2.4% over the past three m ...

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the bottom line missed. While sales increased year over year, earnings dipped.SPB’s shares fell more than 8% in trading hours today on soft earnings results in the reported quarter. Shares of this Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) company have lost 2.9% in the past three months against the industry's 1.3% rise.The company’s businesses reverted to growth in the second half of th ...

Spectrum Brands (SPB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.36 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -14.16%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company would post earnings of $1.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.10, delivering a surprise of -18.52%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to 47 cents per share from the previous 42 cents. This 12% hike underscores Spectrum Brands' commitment to delivering consistent value to its shareholders through dividend increases.Scheduled to be paid on Dec. 17, 2024, to its shareholders of record as of Nov. 26, 2024, this is a milestone in Spectrum Brands' tradition of rewarding its investors with dependable dividends. With this adjustment, the company's ann ...

Wall Street analysts forecast that Spectrum Brands (SPB) will report quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 16.9%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $740.06 million, exhibiting a decline of 0.1% compared to the year-ago quarter.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 3.1% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial pr ...

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) is expected to register top and bottom-line decline when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Nov. 15, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SPB’s fiscal fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $740.1 million, indicating a decline of 1% from the year-ago quarter.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Spectrum Brands’ fiscal fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) is pegged at ...