Publix Sees Strong Q2 Performance

The company attributes part of its revenue bump to the Easter holiday shift, with continued margin strength driving higher earnings.

August 04, 2025

Publix Posts Solid Q2 Gains with Strong Sales and Earnings Momentum

Publix finished the second quarter of 2025 with strong results across the board. Revenue for the three-month period ending June 28 reached $15.6 billion, up 7.3% from last year’s $14.5 billion. Comparable store sales rose 6%, driven in part by the timing of Easter, which shifted into the second quarter this year. The company estimates that this timing shift added about 1% to sales growth.

Earnings came in even stronger. Net income for the quarter reached $1.4 billion —an increase of over 40% compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share moved up to $0.42, from $0.29 in 2024. After backing out unrealized gains on equity securities, which the company treats as market noise rather than core performance, adjusted net earnings totaled $1.04 billion, a roughly 11% increase from last year. Adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.32 from $0.29.

First-Half Financials and Stock Price Adjustment

Performance for the first half of the year followed a similar pattern:

• Sales:$31.4 billion, up 6.2% from $29.6 billion in the first half of 2024


• Comparable store sales: Increased by 5%


• Net income:$2.4 billion, up 2.1%


• Adjusted net income:$2.2 billion, a 10.1% gain


• Adjusted EPS:$0.68, up from $0.61

The company also raised its internal stock price. Effective August 1, shares increased from $20.20 to $21.15. These shares are not available to the public—only current Publix associates and board members can purchase them.

Looking Ahead

Publix will celebrate its 95th anniversary in September. The company currently operates 1,413 stores and employs over 260,000 people across eight southeastern states. It continues to be recognized for strong customer service and a consistent workplace culture.

These results are based on unaudited financials filed with the SEC and published on the company’s website.