Premier Foods (PFD) Shares Traded Sideways on Its Q3 Results

The Premier Foods Plc (LON: PFD) share price traded sideways after releasing its Q3 fiscal 2024 results, which saw its group sales surge by 14.4% compared to the previous year. The company also noted that its grocery sales were up 11.9%, with Sweet Treats sales up 21.3%. 

The impressive results did little to trigger a rally in PFD’s share price as investors remained undecided on whether to push its stock price higher or lower today. The PFD stock was trading down slightly at writing after edging higher earlier today. 

Additionally, Premier Foods witnessed a significant boost in its total market share, which expanded by 121 basis points over the previous year. This growth underscores the company's increasing dominance in the food industry and ability to outperform competitors.

Premier Foods also made notable strides internationally, with international sales climbing by 11%. This success is primarily attributed to robust performances across its strategic markets, highlighting the company's effective global expansion strategies.

One of the key growth drivers for Premier Foods has been its focus on new categories. Sales from these new categories have skyrocketed by 108% compared to the previous year, indicating the company's thriving innovation and diversification efforts.

The report also highlights strong sales of The Spice Tailor products in the UK and international markets. Additionally, the company's FUEL10K brand has made a promising start, contributing to the overall positive performance.

Premier Foods' impressive results in the third quarter reflect its strategic planning and execution. The company remains on track to meet and exceed its upgraded expectations for the full financial year. With a blend of traditional favourites and innovative products, Premier Foods continues to solidify its position as a leader in the food industry.

Alex Whitehouse, Premier Foods CEO, said: “We delivered a very strong performance in our important third quarter with double-digit sales growth across the Group, underlined by particularly strong market share gains of over 120 basis points. Our International business had another very good quarter, growing sales by 11% and delivering progress in our strategic markets. Sales in new categories more than doubled, with Ambrosia Porridge pots and Mr Kipling and Angel Delight Ice-cream both standout performers.”

Premier Foods (PFD) share price. 

The Premier Foods share price traded sideways after releasing a trading update for Q3 of its 2024 financial year.