Red Robin Reports Results for the Second Quarter

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 13, 2025.

Highlights for the Fiscal Second Quarter of 2025, Compared to the Fiscal Second Quarter of 2024:

• Total revenues are $283.7 million, a decrease of $16.5 million.
• Comparable restaurant revenue(1) decreased 3.2%, including recognition of deferred loyalty revenue. Excluding deferred loyalty revenue, comparable restaurant revenue(1) decreased 1.3%...

Smithfield Foods Reports Strong Q2 Growth and Increased Profitability

Smithfield Foods, an industry leader in packaged meats and fresh pork, has reported another successful quarter, highlighting its continued growth and operational efficiency.

Following a strong first quarter, Smithfield announced in June a strategic initiative to streamline operations and reduce costs. This included relocating over 100 corporate jobs to Hampton Roads and the planned closure of two regional offices in Illinois and Missouri. 

"Our strong second quarter results demonstrate the agility and resilience of our business as we navigate a dynamic macroeconomic environment. Through our iconic and diversified brand portfolio...

Armanino Foods Posts Record Sales and Profits in Q2

Armanino Foods announced record-breaking results for the second quarter of its fiscal year.

The company manufactures and markets frozen Italian specialty food items including pesto, sauces, and filled pastas for foodservice and retail markets.

In quarter two, the company accomplished record net sales of $19.9 million, an increase of more than 14% compared to the same period in 2024.

"We are proud to report another quarter of record-breaking sales and profits — a milestone that reflects both the strength of our operating model and our disciplined execution...

DoorDash Reports Record Results for Q2 FY2025

DoorDash delivered record performance in the second quarter of its fiscal year, achieving new highs in total orders, Marketplace GOV, and revenue. Total orders climbed 20% year-over-year (YOY), while Marketplace GOV increased 23% to $24.2 billion. Revenue surged 25% YoY to $3.3 billion.

Net revenue margin improved compared to both last year and last quarter, driven by more efficient logistics, higher advertising revenue, and fewer credits and refunds issued.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $655 million in Q2 2025, a...

Maple Leaf Foods Sees Major Turnaround with $58M Profit in Q2 2025

Maple leaf, a Canadian food processing company, have delivered findings from its quarterly results. 

The company reported a strong second quarter, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 28.9% to $182 million compared to the same period last year. Total sales reached $1.36 billion, representing an 8.5% year-over-year increase, driven by consistent growth across all major operating segments.

Prepared Foods saw a 7.5% increase in sales, Poultry rose by 8.5%, and Pork climbed 10.7%, reflecting solid market demand...

US Foods Delivers Strong Q2 Results, Raises 2025 Outlook

In its quarterly results, US Foods' strong performance showed steady progress across key areas of the business.

“Our second quarter performance underscores the strength of our team's continued focus on execution and delivering value to our customers. This momentum has fueled further market share gains with independent restaurant, healthcare and hospitality customers, resulting in record Adjusted EBITDA of $548 million and a 40 basis point increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin to a record 5.4%,” said Dave Flitman, CEO. “Looking ahead, we have a long runway...

Growth Continues for Publix with Rising Sales, Earnings, and Stock Value

Publix’s sales for the second quarter rose 7.3%, increasing from $14.5 billion to $15.6 billion. Comparable store sales were also up, growing 6% during the quarter. The company estimates that approximately 1% of the year-over-year sales growth in Q2 was due to the timing of the Easter holiday, which fell in the second quarter of 2025 but in the first quarter of 2024.

Net earnings for the quarter increased 41.5% to $1.4 billion, compared to...

Pilgrim’s Pride Soars with Strong Q2 Results and $400M Expansion

Pilgrim’s Pride released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting net sales of $4.8 billion and GAAP net income of $356 million, or $1.49 per share. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $686.9 million. The company attributed its strong performance to robust demand, improved operations, and product quality across key segments.

In the US Fresh Chicken segment, both sales and margins improved. Case Ready products outpaced market growth, while the Small Bird business...

Global Commodities Markets – Q2 2025 Trends and Forecasts

Welcome to the Global Commodities Markets: Q2 2025 trends and forecasts report, where we examine key developments in the global commodity markets.

In an ever-changing economic landscape, getting key insights on essential commodities is crucial for stakeholders across industries.

Each quarter, this report will focus on a few commodities with significant price fluctuations, delivering insights and forward-looking analysis.

Further commodity insights can be explored on the Expana platform, where you’ll find real-time price tracking, access to industry experts and customized alerts...

United Natural Foods Delivers Solid Sales Growth in Q2

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has released its financial results for the second quarter, which ended on February 1.

The company reported solid sales growth and an improved Adjusted EBITDA for the sixth consecutive quarter. This performance is aligned with its multi-year strategic plan, which focuses on delivering sustainable value for both customers and suppliers while enhancing profitability.

For the quarter, United Natural Foods reported sales of $8.2 billion, marking a 4.9% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was...

Sysco Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Results

Sysco Corporation today announced its financial results for the second quarter, ending December 28, 2024, showing robust growth across key metrics.

Sales increased by 4.5%, reaching $20.2 billion, while gross profit rose by 3.9% to $3.7 billion, reflecting solid performance across the business.

The company met analysts' expectations for the quarter, driven by strong top- and bottom-line growth. International operations, in particular, delivered exceptional results, with operating income rising by 14.5% and adjusted operating income increasing by 26.5%.

"Second quarter results included improvements across the company's core financial drivers... 

Cal-Maine Foods Posts $954.7M in Q2 Sales, Sets New Records Amid Expanding Operations

Cal-Maine Foods, the nation's largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. The company reported net sales of $954.7 million, marking a significant 82% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven primarily by higher prices and strong demand for its products. This quarter the company also set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold... 

Darden Restaurants Report Strong Q2 Results with 6.0% Sales Growth

Darden Restaurants reported a 6.0% increase in total sales for Q2 which ended November 24, reaching $2.9 billion, with same-restaurant sales up 2.4%.

Olive Garden generated $1.292 billion in sales, LongHorn Steakhouse brought in $710.1 million, and the company’s Fine Dining segment earned $306 million.

In addition, Darden’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.40 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock.

"We had a strong quarter and I am pleased that our four largest brands...

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company") today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended September 7, 2024.

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Highlights

• Identical sales increased 2.5%
• Digital sales increased 24%
• Loyalty members increased 15% to 43.0 million
• Net income of $146 million, or $0.25 per share
• Adjusted net income of $301 million, or $0.51 per share
• Adjusted EBITDA of $901 million

"In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, investments in our Customers...

ANALYSIS: Pork Exports Surged to 10-Year Highs in July

The USDA's latest pork import/export report reveals a robust trend in U.S. pork exports, reaching a decade-high volume of 566,659 thousand pounds in July 2024. This marks an 8.1% increase from the previous month and a significant 12.3% year-over-year growth.

Mexico, a key trade partner, saw a substantial increase in U.S. pork imports, with a 25.6% month-over-month and 25.9% year-over-year surge, potentially driven by HPAI restrictions impacting US poultry exports, which has since begun to ease...