SunOpta Inc. (STKL) saw its shares surge in the pre-market trading on November 6, 2024, after the company reported impressive third-quarter results and provided an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.
The plant-based food and beverage company experienced a 15.5% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, reaching $176.22 million, exceeding analysts' expectations of $173.40 million. The revenue growth was driven by a 21% increase in volume across customer channels and product categories.
SunOpta's profitability also improved, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.02 meeting analyst estimates. The company's adjusted gross margin rose to 17%, up from 16.4% in the prior year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 13% to $21.5 million.
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