By Karyn - April 1, 2015

Publix announces 2014 year-end results

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2014

2013

Percent change
Sales
$30.6 billion
$28.9 billion
+5.7
Comparable-store sales
+5.4%
+3.6%
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Net earnings
$1.74 billion
$1.65 billion
+4.9
Earnings per share
$2.23
$2.12
+5.2

Publix stock performance

March 1, 2015 – $39.05
Nov. 1, 2014 – $33.80
Aug. 1, 2014 – $33.85
May 1, 2014 – $32.50
March 1, 2014 – $30.15

“I’m extremely pleased our performance and improvements in the stock market resulted in a significant increase in our stock price,” said CEO Ed Crenshaw. “Our associates — the owners of Publix — continue to deliver exceptional customer service, the key to our success.”