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Dollar General Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results
Dollar General has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the 2024 fiscal year.
“We were pleased with the underlying performance of the business in the fourth quarter, including improved execution and solid top-line results,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer. “As we reflect on our full fiscal 2024 year, we believe our Back to Basics work is resonating with customers, as demonstrated by higher customer satisfaction scores and healthy market share gains.”
The company reported net sales...
Publix Sees Solid Growth in Q4 and FY 2024 Results
In its latest financial results, Publix has seen robust growth in quarterly and fiscal earnings.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported sales of $15.5 billion, reflecting a 5.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Net earnings for the quarter totaled $1.1 billion.
For the full year, Publix achieved sales of $59.7 billion, a 4.6% increase over fiscal 2023.
Comparable store sales rose by 2.9% year-over-year.
Net earnings for the year amounted to...
Armanino Foods Reports Strong Q4 and Fiscal Year Growth
Armanino Foods of Distinction is celebrating its third consecutive quarter of record financial results.
The company is known for making frozen Italian specialty foods like sauces, pestos, and filled pastas that are manufactured for the foodservice, retail, and industrial markets.
For the quarter, net sales increased by 15%, reaching $18.5 million, compared to $16.1 million in the same period of 2023. For the fiscal year 2024, net sales grew by 9%, totaling $69.4 million, up from $63.6 million in 2023...
US Foods Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results
US Foods has announced its fourth-quarter and fiscal year results, showcasing strong growth and solid profit performance.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
US Foods achieved a 3.5% increase in total case volume in Q4. Net sales rose by 6.2%, reaching $9.5 billion. The company also saw a noteable rise in net income, which climbed to $66 million. Gross profit for the quarter increased by 4.8%, totaling $1.7 billion.
Fiscal Year 2024 Overview
For the full fiscal year 2024, the company reported a 4.2%...
Pilgrim’s Pride Delivers Solid Results for Q4 and FY2024
Global leader in poultry, Pilgrim's Pride has reported financial results for the last quarter of FY 2024 showing strong results for the quarter and the year.
The company saw net sales of $17.9 billion for the year, bringing in $4.4 billion for the quarter.
Quarter Highlights
Pilgrim’s US portfolio saw growth from strong seasonal commodity values, increased demand in Case Ready and Small Bird, and operational improvements. US Prepared Foods grew through expanded distribution across retail and foodservice, with significant sales increases in Just...
Kerry Group Reports 7.4% Increase in EBITDA for FY 2024
Kerry Group has released its 2024 financial results, showing group revenue totaling €8.0 billion, with revenue from continuing operations reaching €6.9 billion. Revenue is just below 2023’s €8.02 billion but the groups' EBITDA grew by 7.4% to €1.25 billion.
The company’s Taste & Nutrition division grew by 3.4% in volume compared to a 1.1% growth in 2023. The total group volumes also increased by 3.3%, compared to a negative 0.9% the previous year.
Kerry Group completed the sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland...
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