By Karyn - December 1, 2015

Publix announces third quarter 2015 results

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2015

2014

Percent change

Sales $7.8 billion $7.4 billion +6.3
Comparable-store sales +4.2% +5%
Net earnings $412.3 million $384.2 million +7.3
Earnings per share $0.53 $0.49 +8.2

“I’m proud of our associates for delivering strong results,” said CEO Ed Crenshaw. “Unfortunately, the challenges in the stock market continue to impact our stock price.”

Publix stock performance

Nov. 1, 2015 $41.80
Aug. 1, 2015 $42.00
May 1, 2015 $42.10
March 1, 2015 $39.05
Nov. 1, 2014 $33.80