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Mama's Creations

MAMA Q1 2027 Earnings

Reported Jun 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM ET · SEC Source

Q1 27 EPS

$0.05

BEAT +66.67%

Est. $0.03

Q1 27 Revenue

$52.8M

BEAT +2.20%

Est. $51.6M

vs S&P Since Q1 27

+28.0%

BEATING MARKET

MAMA +27.5% vs S&P -0.5%

Market Reaction

Did MAMA Beat Earnings? Q1 2027 Results

Mama's Creations delivered a clear beat across the board in its first quarter of fiscal 2027, with earnings and revenue both topping Wall Street expectations despite pre-quarter skepticism about whether the fresh deli prepared foods company could sus… Read more Mama's Creations delivered a clear beat across the board in its first quarter of fiscal 2027, with earnings and revenue both topping Wall Street expectations despite pre-quarter skepticism about whether the fresh deli prepared foods company could sustain its momentum. The company posted earnings per diluted share of $0.05, well ahead of the $0.03 consensus estimate, representing a 66.67% positive surprise, while revenue climbed 49.7% year-over-year to $52.77 million, edging past the $51.63 million consensus by 2.20%. The primary engine behind the growth was a combination of new item launches with major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Food Lion, continued Costco strength, and volume contributions from the Bay Shore acquisition, all of which drove adjusted EBITDA up 71% to $4.87 million. Gross margin narrowed to 23.6% from 26.1% due to start-up inefficiencies tied to new packaging and protein form factors, though management reaffirmed its mid-to-high-20% gross margin target as those new products move into steady-state production and the company pursues additional accretive acquisitions with its $24.41 million cash position.

Key Takeaways

  • • Item expansion at new and existing customers
  • • Successful launch of new branded items with major retailers
  • • Contribution from the Bay Shore acquisition
  • • Continued strength at Costco despite lapping a nearly $10 million digital Costco MVM in the prior-year quarter
  • • Operating expense leverage — operating expenses as a percentage of revenue declined to 18.5% from 21.6%
  • • Strong working capital management driving cash generation

MAMA Forward Guidance & Outlook

Management remains on track toward its mid-to-high-20% corporate gross margin target as new product launches transition from start-up into steady-state production. The company expressed confidence in delivering sustained, profitable growth driven by strong organic growth, new volume from the Bay Shore acquisition, expanding and deepening retail distribution, a fortified balance sheet, and a well-defined strategic blueprint. Management also highlighted significant flexibility from its $24.4 million cash position to invest behind its 4 Cs strategy and pursue accretive M&A opportunities.

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MAMA YoY Financials

Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026, source: SEC Filings

“Fiscal 2027 is off to a strong start. We delivered 50% revenue growth to $52.8 million in the first quarter, and importantly, we did so while lapping nearly a $10 million digital Costco MVM in the prior-year quarter. Growing on top of that comp, with meaningfully less trade investment, is a remarkable accomplishment, and reflects the successful integration of the Bay Shore business, the durability and breadth of demand we are seeing across our legacy customer base, the strength of our brand, and the execution of our integrated three-facility manufacturing platform.”

— Adam L. Michaels, Q1 2027 Earnings Press Release

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