By Karyn - April 1, 2017

Publix announces 2016 year-end results

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2016*

2015

Percent change

Sales $34 billion $32.4 billion +5.1
Comparable-store sales +1.9% +4.2%
Net earnings $2.03 billion $1.97 billion +3.1
Earnings per share $2.63 $2.54 +3.5
*Fiscal year 2016 includes 53 weeks versus 52 weeks in 2015.

“I’m proud of our Publix associates — the owners of Publix — for continuing to make us a leader in our industry and providing a great shopping experience,” said CEO & President Todd Jones.

Publix stock price

March 1, 2017 $40.90
Nov. 1, 2016 $40.15
Aug. 1, 2016 $41.90
May 1, 2016 $43.95
March 1, 2016 $45.20