Publix Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Stock Price

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix’s sales for the three months ended March 30, 2024 were $15.1 billion, a 5% increase from $14.3 billion in 2023. Comparable store sales for the three months ended March 30, 2024 increased 2.8%. The company estimates sales increased 1% due to the effect of the Easter holiday being in the first quarter of 2024. In 2023, the effect of the Easter holiday was in the second quarter. Net earnings for the three months ended March 30, 2024 were $1.4 billion, compar