Freshpet(US:FRPT)2025-05-05 11:05Financial Performance - Net sales reached $263.2 million, a 17.6% year-over-year increase[14] - Adjusted Gross Margin improved to 45.7%, a 40 bps increase[14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $35.5 million, a $5.0 million increase year-over-year, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 13.5%[14] - Operating cash flow was $4.8 million, a decrease of $0.6 million year-over-year[14] Retail Metrics - Total household penetration increased by 13%[14] - Total buy rate increased by 6%[14] - MVP (Most Valuable Pet Parents) household penetration increased by 21%[14] - Cubic feet increased by 7%[14] - Store count increased by 5%[14] - Total distribution points increased by 15%[14] Strategic Initiatives - The company is addressing the current macroeconomic environment by focusing on value products and marketing channels[16, 17, 20] - The company is expanding capacity on-budget and on-time while improving margins[15] - The company expects to end 2025 with $200 million in cash and be free cash flow positive in 2026[65, 69] Guidance - Updated FY 2025 net sales guidance to $1.12 billion - $1.15 billion, representing a 15-18% year-over-year growth[62] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $190 million - $210 million[62] - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $225 million[62]