Hostess

Hostess

Hostess Makers of the original creme-filled snack cakes and other classic treats. Learn more

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Market cap
$4.4b
Enterprise valuation
$5.3b (Public information from Nov 2023)
Kansas City Missouri (HQ)

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD2018201920202021202220232024
Revenues850m908m1.0b1.1b1.4b1.4b1.5b
% growth10 %7 %12 %12 %19 %5 %5 %
EBITDA254m172m191m251m312m--
% EBITDA margin30 %19 %19 %22 %23 %--
Profit142m63.1m64.7m119m164m--
% profit margin17 %7 %6 %10 %12 %--
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Acquisition
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$5.6b

Valuation: $5.6b

4.1x EV/LTM Revenues

17.9x EV/LTM EBITDA

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Hostess Brands, Inc. is a prominent player in the sweet snacks industry, known for producing, marketing, and distributing a wide array of baked goods across North America. The company's product lineup includes popular items such as cinnamon rolls, danishes, bear claws, and honey buns, all of which are individually wrapped to ensure freshness and convenience. These products are designed to cater to a diverse clientele, including convenience stores, vending machines, small businesses, and individual consumers.

Hostess Brands operates in the highly competitive snacks market, focusing on delivering high-quality, ready-to-eat baked goods that appeal to consumers looking for quick and delicious snack options. The company's business model revolves around mass production and distribution, leveraging its extensive network to reach a broad audience. Revenue is primarily generated through the sale of its branded snack products, which are widely recognized and trusted by consumers.

In recent years, Hostess Brands has made significant strides in expanding its operations and improving efficiency. Notable milestones include the acquisition of Cloverhill in 2018, the opening of a new sales and marketing office in Chicago in 2019, and surpassing $1 billion in net revenue in 2020. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, as evidenced by its first Corporate Responsibility Report issued in 2021.

Hostess Brands continues to drive growth through innovation and strategic investments, ensuring its position as a leading snacking powerhouse.

Keywords: sweet snacks, baked goods, convenience stores, vending machines, individually wrapped, North America, mass production, distribution, sustainability, corporate responsibility.

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