| Year end |
2016* |
2015 |
Percent change |
| Sales | $8.1 billion | $8 billion | +2.1 |
| Comparable-store sales | +1.1% | +4.1% | — |
| Net earnings | $478.2 million | $482.7 million | -0.9 |
| Earnings per share | $0.62 | $0.62 | — |
*The effect of the Easter holiday was in the first quarter in 2016 versus in the second quarter in 2015.
“Our results were impacted by weakening tourism in some market areas and the timing of Easter,” said CEO & President Todd Jones. “Our associates remain focused on providing excellent customer service.”
Publix stock price
| Aug. 1, 2016 | … | $41.90 |
| May 1, 2016 | … | $43.95 |
| March 1, 2016 | … | $45.20 |
| Nov. 1, 2015 | … | $41.80 |
| Aug. 1, 2015 | … | $42.00 |
