PLANO, Texas, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. reported second quarter 2016 EPS of$1.39 compared to $1.14 in the prior year period. Core EPS were $1.25, up 11% compared to $1.13 in the prior year period. Year-to-date, the company reported earnings of $2.35 per diluted share compared to $1.95 per diluted share in the prior year period. Core EPS were $2.18, up 12% compared to $1.94 in the prior year period.
For the quarter, reported net sales increased 2% on favorable product and package mix, net price increases and a 1% increase in sales volumes, which were partially offset by unfavorable segment mix. Net sales growth was further reduced by 2 percentage points of unfavorable foreign currency translation. Reported segment operating profit (SOP) increased 5%, or $24 million, on net sales growth, lower commodity costs, ongoing productivity improvements and lower logistics costs, which were partially offset by increases in certain operating costs including a one-time charge of $4 million related to a transition of a certain employee benefit program. Unfavorable foreign currency translation further reduced SOP growth by 2 percentage points.
Reported income from operations for the quarter was $412 million, which included $25 million in unrealized commodity mark-to-market gains. Reported income from operations was $369 million in the prior year period, which included $5 million in unrealized commodity mark-to-market gains. Core income from operations for the quarter was $387 million, up 6%, and represented 22.8% of net sales compared to 22.1% in the prior year period.
Year-to-date, reported net sales increased 2%. Reported income from operations was $725 million, including $32 million in unrealized commodity mark-to-market gains. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted reported net sales by 2% and reported income from operations by 1%. Reported income from operations in the prior year period was $639 million, which included $4 million in unrealized commodity mark-to-market gains. Core income from operations was $693 million, up 9%, representing 21.8% of net sales compared to 20.5% in the prior year.
DPS President and CEO Larry Young said, "Our teams delivered another solid quarter of growth in what continues to be a competitive industry. We focused relentlessly on driving integrated communication and execution across our key priority brands."
Young continued, "Our partnerships with allied brands are driving meaningful growth, and Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) continues to provide tangible financial benefits to the business."
BCS Volume
For the quarter, BCS volume increased 1%, with carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) increasing 1% and non-carbonated beverages (NCBs) increasing 2%.
By geography, U.S. and Canada volume was flat, and Mexico and the Caribbean volume increased 6%.
In CSDs, Squirt increased 8% in the quarter on strong growth in both the U.S. and Mexico, and Schweppes grew 9% on increased promotional activity at a large retailer. Peñafiel and Crush each grew 4%. Brand Dr Pepper decreased 1%, as growth in our fountain foodservice business was more than offset by declines in diet. Our Core 4 brands decreased 1%, as a mid-single-digit increase in Canada Dry was more than offset by a 10% decrease in 7UP and low-single-digit decreases in both A&W and Sunkist soda. Fountain foodservice volume increased 1% in the quarter.
In NCBs, our water category grew 25% on strong growth in Bai brands, Aguafiel and FIJI. Clamato increased 14% in the quarter on distribution gains and increased promotional activity, while Hawaiian Punch decreased 5% primarily on price increases on single-serve packages. Snapple decreased 2%, as growth from product innovation was more than offset by the effect a year ago of liquidating certain Snapple inventories. Mott's was flat in the quarter, as growth in sauce was fully offset by decreases in juice.
Sales Volume
Sales volumes increased 1% in the quarter and year-to-date.
Beverage Concentrates
Net sales increased 4% in the quarter on concentrate price increases taken earlier in the year and a 1% increase in concentrate shipments. Lower discounts further increased net sales as favorable trade accrual adjustments were partially offset by increases related to our fountain foodservice business. SOP increased 4% driven by net sales growth, which was partially offset by increases in marketing investments and certain operating costs.
Packaged Beverages
Net sales increased 3% in the quarter on favorable product and package mix and price increases, which were partially offset by lower contract manufacturing volumes. SOP increased 11% on net sales growth, lower commodity and logistics costs and ongoing productivity improvements. These increases were partially offset by increases in certain operating costs, including a one-time charge of $4 million related to a transition of a certain employee benefit program. Full report.
