Herbalife Q3 Sales Up 5% To $1.1 Billion

 

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) reported third quarter 2016 volume growth of 6% and net sales of $1.1 billion, reflecting an increase of 2%, each compared to the prior year period.

Third quarter net sales, excluding the impact of currency, grew by 5%.

On a reported basis, third quarter 2016 net income was $87.7 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of $93.6 million or $1.09 per diluted share for the third quarter in 2015.

Adjusted¹ earnings for the quarter were $1.21 per diluted share compared to $1.26² per diluted share for the comparable quarter in 2015. Due to currency fluctuations, third quarter 2016 reported and adjusted¹ net income were each negatively impacted by $17.9 million, and reported diluted EPS and adjusted¹ diluted EPS were each negatively impacted by $0.21.

• Third quarter 2016 reported diluted EPS of $1.01 and adjusted¹ diluted EPS of $1.21, which both include a $0.21 negative impact due to currency fluctuations.
• Third quarter 2016 volume points increased 6% compared to the third quarter 2015.
• Third quarter 2016 reported net sales of $1.1 billion increased 2% and 5% on an as reported and constant currency basis, respectively, compared to the prior year period.
• Full year 2016 GAAP diluted EPS guidance in a range of $2.77 to $2.97, an increase from the previous range of $2.30 to $2.60. Full year 2016 adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance in a range of $4.65 to $4.85; an increase from the previous range of $4.50 to $4.80.
• Provides initial full year 2017 volume point guidance range of 2% to 5% growth and initial full year 2017 GAAP diluted and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance in a range of $3.95 to $4.35 and $4.60 to $5.00, respectively.

For the full year 2016, diluted and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance is now in a range of $2.77 to $2.97 and $4.65 to $4.85, an increase from the previous ranges of $2.30 to $2.60 and $4.50 to $4.80, respectively.

For the full year 2017, the company is providing initial volume guidance in the range of 2% to 5% growth and initial full year 2017 GAAP diluted and adjusted¹ diluted EPS guidance in the range of $3.95 to $4.35 and $4.60 to $5.00, respectively, which each include a $0.15 headwind due to the expected unfavorable impact of currency fluctuations.

Michael O. Johnson, chairman and CEO of Herbalife, stated, We delivered another strong quarter with 6% growth in worldwide volume and relentless management of expenses which contributed to our exceeding the high end of third quarter EPS guidance.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife independent distributors in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife distributor and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.

We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.

The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of $4.5 billion in 2015. The Herbalife website contains a significant amount of financial and other information about the company at https://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted. To learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.