Publix Grows Sales and Earnings Despite Stock Price Adjustment

Publix delivered solid results in the third quarter of 2025, with both sales and earnings moving higher—despite a slight dip in its internal stock valuation. The numbers show continued strength in store performance, as well as a disciplined operational approach heading into the final stretch of the year.

Sales for the quarter ending September 27 came in at $15.4 billion, up 5.2% from the same period in 2024. Comparable store sales climbed 3.4%. The company pointed to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the prior year’s results, estimating that without the storm’s disruption, sales growth this quarter would have landed closer to 5.7%.

Earnings also moved in the right direction. Net income totaled $1.2 billion, an increase of 7.8% year-over-year. Earnings per share rose to $0.37 from $0.33. When adjusted to remove the effect of unrealized gains on equity holdings—an accounting input tied to market fluctuations, not operations—earnings came in at $980 million, or $0.30 per share. That’s up from $930 million and $0.28 per share in 2024.

Nine-month figures reinforce the trend.

Sales hit $46.8 billion through the end of September, rising 5.8% over the same stretch in 2024. Comparable sales were up 4.4%. Net earnings reached $3.6 billion, with adjusted net income—excluding fair value adjustments—at $3.2 billion, reflecting an 8.6% lift from the prior year.

While performance held steady, Publix’s stock price was reset from $21.15 to $20.40 as of November 1. The shares aren’t publicly traded and are only available to employees and directors. The change reflects equity market dynamics rather than a shift in company fundamentals.

Publix currently operates more than 1,400 stores across eight Southeastern states and employs over 260,000 associates. With the holiday season underway, the company is keeping its focus on execution—driving sales, managing operations, and maintaining high service standards across the board.