Revenue Grows At Publix In Q1

First quarter sales at Publix were up more than 5% as revenue was driven in part by solid comparable store sales.

For the three months ended March 29, total company sales were $15.8 billion, up 5.1% over the comparable quarter the previous year. Same-store sales in the quarter were up 4%. Net earnings in the quarter were $1 billion, down 26% from the same quarter the previous year. Earnings per share in the quarter decreased to $0.31 per share, down from $0.41 per share in 2024. 

“I’m proud of our associates for continuing to make us a leader in our industry by providing premier service to our customers,” said Kevin Murphy, CEO of Publix.

The Lakeland, Fla.-based company currently operates 1,403 stores in eight states. Publix recently opened new stores in Chesapeake, Va., and Sharpsburg, Ga.