Shares of Perrigo Co PLC (PRGO), a leading provider of consumer self-care products, soared 13.74% in pre-market trading on Friday. The significant stock surge came after the company provided a detailed financial outlook at its Virtual Investor Day, projecting strong earnings growth and improvements in profitability and cash flow generation over the next few years.
In its investor presentation, Perrigo outlined its "Three-S" strategic plan focused on stabilizing core businesses, streamlining its portfolio and operations, and strengthening investments in key high-growth brands. Based on these initiatives, the company forecasted impressive financial targets:
- For fiscal 2025, Perrigo expects adjusted earnings per share of $2.90 to $3.10, representing year-over-year growth of 13% to 21%. Organic net sales growth is projected at 2.5% to 4.5%.
- Looking ahead to fiscal 2027, the company anticipates a high-single to low-double digit percentage compound annual growth rate for adjusted EPS. Organic net sales growth is expected to remain in the 2.5% to 4.5% range over the 2025-2027 period.
- Other key targets include adjusted gross margin expansion of 200-400 basis points, adjusted operating margin expansion of 150-250 basis points, operating cash flow conversion of around 100% of adjusted net income, and targeted net leverage below 3x adjusted EBITDA by 2027.
Perrigo's upbeat outlook and plans to drive profitability through strategic initiatives appear to have resonated strongly with investors, fueling the double-digit pre-market rally in the company's stock price on Friday.