Westrock Coffee (WEST)
NASDAQ:WEST
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Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.13Last Year’s EPS
-0.22Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial inflection: record adjusted EBITDA, strong revenue growth, completion and commercialization of the Conway facility, meaningful leverage improvement, a clear path to free cash flow (H2 2026), and new product/commercial wins. Material negatives include a GAAP net loss driven by scale-up costs, the departure of a large single-serve customer (~$30M annualized) delaying full replacement until ~2027, and margin percentage compression due to elevated commodity pass-through. On balance, the highlights — notably profitability gains, lower CapEx, improved leverage, and expanded production capabilities — outweigh the lowlights, though execution and macro risks remain important to monitor.Company Guidance
Record Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and Strong YoY Growth
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025 was $69.7 million, a 48% year-over-year increase, with the fourth quarter EBITDA of $23 million up 72% versus the prior-year quarter.
Significant Revenue Expansion
Consolidated net sales increased nearly 40% year-over-year for the full year 2025, reflecting growth across Beverage Solutions and SS&T.
Segment Performance — Beverage Solutions and SS&T
Beverage Solutions segment adjusted EBITDA was $68.5 million (above outlook and up 28% vs. 2024). SS&T segment adjusted EBITDA was $16.5 million, more than doubling from $6.4 million in 2024.
Improved Leverage and Liquidity
Beverage Solutions secured net leverage finished at 3.85x (better than the 4.5x target). The company ended the year with approximately $105 million of unrestricted cash and revolver availability and remained in compliance with its credit agreement.
Conway Facility Fully Commercialized and Expanded Capabilities
The Conway extract and RTD facility build-out is complete and fully operational across can, multi-serve and glass lines; upgrades enable production of milk-based RTD coffee/tea, extracts, canned energy drinks, carbonated water, seltzer and soda.
Product Development Progress and New Offerings
Completed product development and commercialization for first high-protein beverage for a leading CPG brand, with production expected to begin this fall, expanding addressable mix and potential higher-margin SKUs.
Capital Expenditure Step-Down and Free Cash Flow Timeline
CapEx declined to approximately $89 million in 2025 from ~$160 million in 2024, and is expected to fall to ~$30 million in 2026. The company expects to be free cash flow positive (after all CapEx and debt service) in the second half of 2026.
2026 EBITDA Guidance
Management provided consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance of $90 million to $100 million for 2026, representing approximately 29% to 44% year-over-year growth.
Operational Efficiency Gains via Palantir Partnership
Management highlighted a 3-year partnership with Palantir that has materially improved operational effectiveness — claiming about 10x effectiveness on multiple measures and enabling a 30% to 40% smaller team compared with three years ago.
WEST Earnings History
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WEST Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 10, 2026 | $4.04 | $3.88 | -3.96% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $3.92 | $3.87 | -1.28% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $6.66 | $6.99 | +4.95% |
May 08, 2025 | $6.15 | $7.26 | +18.05% |
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FAQ
When does Westrock Coffee (WEST) report earnings?
Westrock Coffee (WEST) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is WEST EPS forecast?
WEST EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.13.