Core Insights - Smucker (SJM.US) reported a 3% year-over-year decline in Q4 sales to $2.1 billion, falling short of expectations [1] - Non-GAAP EPS was $2.31, exceeding market expectations, compared to $2.66 in the same period last year [1] - Adjusted gross profit decreased by 9% year-over-year [1] Sales Performance - Same-store sales fell by 1%, reflecting a 3% decline in volume/mix, driven by decreased sales in pet snacks, dessert baking products, and fruit spreads, partially offset by increased sales of Uncrustables sandwiches [1] - The U.S. retail coffee business saw an 11% sales increase, while the U.S. retail pet food business experienced a 13% sales decline [1][2] Acquisition Impact - Sales were negatively impacted by the acquisition of Hostess in November 2023, as the company faced poor performance due to reduced consumer spending [1] - CEO Mark Smucker indicated plans to offset rising raw material costs through price increases [1] Pricing and Future Outlook - Same-store sales reflected a 3% increase in net pricing, primarily due to higher coffee prices, while net prices for dessert baking products and pet snacks declined [2] - The company provided a lower-than-expected earnings guidance for the next fiscal year, projecting adjusted EPS between $8.50 and $9.50, with a midpoint of $9.00, compared to the average expectation of $10.25 [2] - Following the earnings announcement, the company's stock price fell approximately 8% in pre-market trading [2]