The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) Flags Declining Distribution and Retail Trends for SMPL

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TheFly reported on April 10 that Stephens lowered SMPL from Overweight to Equal Weight and reduced its price target from $24 to $14 after a weak second-quarter performance and a sharp cut in forward guidance. The firm pointed to broad softness in demand across the brand lineup, with declining distribution, weaker product movement at retail, and disappointing results from new offerings. It also noted that recent investor discussions suggest reduced enthusiasm for turnaround-driven stories, especially within smaller consumer packaged food companies, where recovery expectations are now more limited.

Additionally, on April 9, The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) revised its fiscal 2026 outlook alongside its second-quarter earnings release. The company now expects net sales between $1.31 billion and $1.35 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 10% to 7%. Gross margin is projected to contract by 300 to 350 basis points, while adjusted EBITDA is guided between $217 million and $225 million, representing a 22% to 19% decrease.

For the third quarter, the company forecasts revenue of $329 million to $338 million and adjusted EBITDA of $46 million to $50 million. The updated guidance reflects ongoing weakness in demand, margin pressure from higher input costs, and continued softness across key brands, including Atkins and OWYN.

The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is a consumer packaged food company that develops and markets nutritional snacking products. Its portfolio includes protein bars, shakes, and snacks focused on health-conscious consumers and active lifestyles.

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