Amplify Snack Brands

http://seekingalpha.com/article/4025090-amplify-snack-brands-better-snacks-worse-balance-sheet-real-issues-ahead Summary Amplify Snack Brands serves ¨better¨ snacks, but investors are left with a sour taste. While the company continues to show rapid growth, continued dealmaking has resulted in a huge debt load. This leverage position is a bit of a worry amidst a compression in margins and operational challenges. While shares have come under a great deal of pressure already, these are not fire-sale prices yet given the risks out there.

http://seekingalpha.com/news/3224638-amplify-snack-brands-crushed-earnings-downgrades SunTrust clips its price target on Amplify Snack Brands (NYSE:BETR) to $15 from $18 after digesting the food company's Q3 earnings report. The investment firm keeps a Buy rating on BETR with a positive long-term view still in place. Credit Suisse moves to a Hold rating on Amplify after citing execution missteps. Amplify's gross profit rate fell sharply to 47.6% of sales in the quarter due in part to a higher level of trade promotional activity and shift in product mix. The gross profit rate was 55.9% of sales a year ago. Previously: Amplify Snack misses by $0.03, beats on revenue (Nov. 14)