- Marzetti Company reported **record consolidated net sales of $493 million**, an increase of **5.8%**, and **diluted earnings per share of $1.71**, up **5.6%**, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.  **[0000057515_2231608_1]** **[0000057515_2231608_2]** 
- The company achieved **record gross profit of $119 million**, a **7.2%** increase, and **operating income of $59 million**.  **[0000057515_2231608_1]** 
- Retail segment net sales grew **3.5%**, driven by strong performance in New York Bakery frozen garlic bread and licensing programs, including Chick-fil-A sauces which saw **9.6%** growth.  **[0000057515_2231608_1]** 
- The food service segment's adjusted net sales also grew **3.5%**, supported by increased demand from core national account customers and inflationary pricing.  **[0000057515_2231608_1]** 
- Marzetti maintains a **strong financial position** with a debt-free balance sheet and over **$182 million in cash**, while increasing its quarterly cash dividend by **6%** to **$0.95 per share**.  **[0000057515_2231608_2]**

Marzetti Company Reports Record Q1 2026 Net Sales and Profitability

- Consolidated net sales for Q1 2026 increased **5.8%** to a record **$493,000,000**, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) growing **5.6%** to **$1.71**.  **[0000057515_2231527_1]** **[0000057515_2231527_2]** 
- The Retail segment saw net sales increase **3.5%**, driven by strong performance in New York Bakery frozen garlic bread and licensing programs, including a **9.6%** growth in Chick-fil-A sauces sales due to expanded club channel distribution.  **[0000057515_2231527_1]** 
- The company reported a debt-free balance sheet with over **$182,000,000** in cash and generated **$69,500,000** in operating cash flow during the quarter.  **[0000057515_2231527_2]** 
- Marzetti increased its quarterly cash dividend by **6%** to **$0.95** per share, extending its streak of annual dividend increases to 62 years, and recorded **$1,100,000** in restructuring impairment charges related to the planned closure of its Milpitas facility.  **[0000057515_2231527_2]**

Marzetti Company Reports Record Q1 2026 Sales and Profit Growth

- The Marzetti Company reported record consolidated net sales of **$493.5 million** for the first quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking a **5.8%** increase from the prior year. Adjusted Consolidated Net Sales, excluding non-core temporary supply agreement (TSA) sales, grew **3.5%** to **$482.8 million**.  **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:0]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:1]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:4]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:5]** 
- Net income per diluted share for the quarter was **$1.71**, an increase from $1.62 in the same period last year.  **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:0]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:1]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:4]** 
- Consolidated gross profit reached a record **$118.8 million**, up **7.2%**, with the Adjusted Gross Margin improving **80 basis points** to **24.6%**.  **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:0]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:1]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:4]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:5]** 
- Consolidated operating income increased to **$59.3 million**, and Adjusted Operating Income rose **8.1%** to **$60.4 million**.  **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:0]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:1]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:4]** **[57515_0000057515-25-000031_a1qfy26earn9-30x25.htm:5]**

Marzetti Company Reports Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings

- The Marzetti Company reported **record high Net Sales, Gross Profit, and Operating Income** for Q1 2026.  **[0000057515_2230574:4]** 
- **Consolidated Net Sales increased 5.8% to $493.5 million**, with Adjusted Net Sales (excluding **$10.7 million** from a temporary supply agreement) growing **3.5% to $482.8 million**.  **[0000057515_2230574:4]** 
- **Gross Profit improved 7.2% to $118.8 million** and **Operating Income increased 6.1% to $59.3 million**, despite **$1.1 million in restructuring and impairment charges**.  **[0000057515_2230574:4]** 
- **Diluted EPS improved $0.09 to $1.71**.  **[0000057515_2230574:4]** 
- The company remains **debt-free with $182 million in cash** and increased its cash dividend per share by **5.6% to $0.95**, marking **62 consecutive years of annual dividend increases**.  **[0000057515_2230574:4]** **[0000057515_2230574:7]**

MZTI announces Q1 2026 financial results

- The company rebranded as **The Marzetti Company** (formerly Lancaster Colony Corporation) effective **June 27**.  **[0000057515_2230132:4]** 
- For FY25 Q4, consolidated Net Sales increased **5.0% to $475.4 million**, and Gross Profit improved **8.7% to $106.1 million**.  **[0000057515_2230132:5]** 
- Operating Income declined **6.7% to $38.9 million**, and diluted EPS declined **$0.08 to $1.18**, primarily due to increased restructuring and impairment charges.  **[0000057515_2230132:5]** 
- The company paid a cash dividend of **$0.95 per share**, representing a **5.6% increase** over the prior year, extending its streak of annual dividend increases to **62 years**.  **[0000057515_2230132:5]** **[0000057515_2230132:9]** 
- The company remains **debt free** with **$161 million in cash** and anticipates FY26 capital expenditures between **$75 and $85 million**.  **[0000057515_2230132:9]**

MARZETTI (MZTI)