By Christy - June 1, 2015

Publix announces first quarter 2015 results

Store #1437, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

2015

2014

Percent change

Sales
$8.3 billion
$7.8 billion
+6.8
Comparable-store sales
+5.3%
+4.0%
Net earnings
$548.9 million
$493.7 million
+11.2
Earnings per share
$0.71
$0.63
+12.7

Publix stock performance

May 1, 2015 – $42.10
March 1, 2015 – $39.05
Nov. 1, 2014 – $33.80
Aug. 1, 2014 – $33.85
May 1, 2014 – $32.50

“I’m delighted we had another significant increase in our stock price,” said CEO Ed Crenshaw. “I want to thank our associates for delivering premier customer service that makes shopping a pleasure.”