MGP Ingredients-MGP (MGPI) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Group 1 - MGP reported revenue of $180.8 million for the quarter ended December 2024, a year-over-year decline of 15.9% and an EPS of$ 1.57 compared to $1.64 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 178.04 million by 1.55%, and the EPS surprised by 5.37% against the consensus estimate of $1.49 [1] - MGP's stock has returned -9.7% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite changed by -2.3%, indicating underperformance relative to the broader market [3] Group 2 - Sales to Customers in Branded Spirits were$ 64.01 million, below the estimated $68.11 million, reflecting an 11.9% decline year-over-year [4] - Sales to Customers in Ingredient Solutions were$ 34.75 million, slightly above the estimated $34.19 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 4.2% [4] - Sales to Customers in Distilling Solutions were$ 82.05 million, exceeding the estimated $75.68 million, but represented a significant year-over-year decline of 24.7% [4]