LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix reported strong fiscal 2025 results on Monday, with annual sales reaching $62.7 billion, a 5% increase from 2024, and comparable-store sales rising 3.5%. Q4 2025 sales were $16 billion, up 2.8% over the previous year, despite impacts from Hurricane Milton.
“Our greatest asset is our associates,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m proud of their dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.”
Publix’s sales for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 were $16 billion, a 2.8% increase from $15.5 billion in 2024. Comparable store sales for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 increased 0.7%. The company estimates the increase in sales for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 compared to the three months ended Dec. 28, 2024 was 1.3% lower due to the impact of Hurricane Milton in October 2024. Excluding the impact of the hurricane, sales for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 would have increased 4.1%.
Net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 and Dec. 28, 2024 were $1.2 billion. Earnings per share for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 decreased to $0.36 per share, down from $0.37 per share in 2024. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2025 and 2024, net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 would have been $1 billion, compared to $1.1 billion in 2024, a decrease of 8.8%. Earnings per share for the three months ended Dec. 27, 2025 would have been $0.31 per share, compared to $0.34 per share in 2024.
Publix’s sales for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025 were $62.7 billion, a 5% increase from $59.7 billion in 2024. Comparable store sales for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025 increased 3.5%.
Net earnings for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025 were $4.7 billion, compared to $4.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 2.1%. Earnings per share for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025 increased to $1.46 per share, up from $1.41 per share in 2024. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2025 and 2024, net earnings for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025 would have been $4.2 billion, compared to $4 billion in 2024, an increase of 3.9%. Earnings per share for the fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2025 would have been $1.30 per share, compared to $1.23 per share in 2024.
These amounts are based on audited financial statements that will be filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and made available on the company’s website at corporate.publix.com/stock.
Effective March 1, 2026, Publix’s stock price decreased from $20.40 per share to $19.65 per share. Publix stock is not publicly traded and is made available for sale only to current Publix associates and members of its board of directors.
