Publix Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results; Todd Jones Comments

Publix has demonstrated the extreme strength of its operations, achieving impressive sales growth amidst a competitive and challenging retail environment. In its second quarter 2022 financial results, the grocer unveiled a $1.1 billion boost in sales, increasing 9.3 percent from $11.8 billion in 2021 to $12.8 billion in 2022.

“Unfortunately, our results were not enough to offset challenges in the stock market,” commented Todd Jones, the Chief Executive Officer for Publix, on the company’s results. “I continue to be proud of our associates for making shopping a pleasure at Publix.”

The retailer also shared several other key updates in the report, such as:

• Net earnings for the three months ended June 25, 2022, were $628.4 million
• Sales for the six months ended June 25, 2022, were $26.2 billion, an 11.4 percent increase from $23.5 billion in 2021
• Comparable store sales for the three months ended June 25, 2022, increased 7.8 percent
• Comparable store sales for the six months ended June 25, 2022, increased 9.7 percent
• Net earnings for the six months ended June 25, 2022, were $1.2 billion

As the retail sector continues to overcome pressures caused by inflation, supply chain disruptions, stock market challenges, and more, Publix is weathering the storm to continue delivering on its commitment to its customers and provide an elevated shopping experience.

To read more details about Publix's second quarter performance, click here.

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