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Growth Continues for Publix with Rising Sales, Earnings, and Stock Value
Publix’s sales for the second quarter rose 7.3%, increasing from $14.5 billion to $15.6 billion. Comparable store sales were also up, growing 6% during the quarter. The company estimates that approximately 1% of the year-over-year sales growth in Q2 was due to the timing of the Easter holiday, which fell in the second quarter of 2025 but in the first quarter of 2024.
Net earnings for the quarter increased 41.5% to $1.4 billion, compared to...
Conagra Posts Decline in Sales and Profit for Q4 and FY2025
Conagra Brands has reported financial results for both the fiscal year and fourth quarter.
For the quarter, net sales declined 3.5%, driven by a 2.5% drop in volume and a 1.0% negative price/mix impact. Gross profit fell 12.1% to $707 million, as margins were pressured by inflation and weaker sales. Net income was $256 million ($0.53 per share), while adjusted EPS came in at $0.56. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $544 million.
For fiscal year 2025, net sales declined...
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