Westrock CEO Eyes Additional Cost Savings & Driving Profitable Growth: Details
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Westrock Company (WRK) reported Q4 net sales of $4.98 billion, down 7.7% Y/Y, missing the analyst consensus of $5.11 billion. However, the company exceeded cost savings expectations in fiscal 2023 with greater than $450 million in run-rate savings. The company's CEO, David B. Sewell, stated that they remain committed to unlocking additional cost savings and driving profitable growth in fiscal 2024.
November 09, 2023 | 5:10 pm
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Westrock's Q4 earnings missed analyst expectations, but the company exceeded cost savings expectations. The CEO's commitment to further cost savings and growth may positively impact the stock.
Westrock's Q4 earnings missed analyst expectations, which could negatively impact the stock. However, the company's cost savings exceeded expectations, which could offset the negative impact. The CEO's commitment to further cost savings and growth could also positively impact the stock.
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