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Armanino Foods Reports Highest Quarterly and Q2 YTD Sales and Profits in Company’s History
Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. reported its highest quarterly and Q2 YTD sales and profits ever for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. Armanino continued its profitability streak for the 84th quarter in a row
Net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $17,481,452 compared to $15,036,330 for the same period last year, an increase of 16%. Income before taxes for Q2 2024 was $5,113,685 compared to $2,692,706 for the same quarter in 2023, an increase of 90%...
Good Times Restaurants Reports Third Fiscal Quarter Same Store Sales
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM), operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, today announced that same store sales1 increased 5.8% for its Good Times brand and increased 1.2% for its Bad Daddy’s brand compared to the same prior-year fiscal quarter and average weekly sales2 were $31,780 and $52,555 for its Good Times and Bad Daddy’s brands, respectively, for its third fiscal quarter ended June 25, 2024.
Ryan Zink, President and CEO, said, “The positive same store sales trends at Good Times...
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 (13 weeks) ended April 27, 2024.“We delivered another quarter in-line with our fiscal 2024 plan and our third consecutive quarter of improving profitability driven by continued progress on near-term operational and efficiency initiatives. This progress includes significant cost reduction actions and supply chain efficiencies, and we see opportunity to drive further improvement across these areas,” said Sandy Douglas, UNFI’s Chief Executive Officer...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., today announced its financial results for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024.
“During the first quarter, we delivered strong increases in membership, traffic and unit volumes. This resulted in revenue growth and market share gains in our clubs and at our gas stations. Our merchandising improvements and digital conveniences, grounded in delivering compelling value, are resonating with our members. We are also growing our footprint and remain on track for 12 new club openings this year,” said Bob Eddy...
Brazil's BRF Shares Rise Almost 14% After Strong Q1 Results
Shares in Brazilian pork and chicken processor BRF SA rose almost 14% in early afternoon trade on Wednesday after the company reported strong quarterly results on better pricing in export markets and lower grain costs.
The company said it earned a net 594 million real ($116.88 million) in the first quarter, which is seasonally weaker than the preceding one, beating the average of analysts' expectations of a 449.79 million real gain.
Analysts at BTG Pactual said in a note to clients that BRF's performance was "impressive."...
B&G Foods Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2024
B&G Foods, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Financial results for the first quarter of 2024 reflect the impact of the Green Giant U.S. shelf‑stable divestiture during the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Guidance for Full Year Fiscal 2024
US Foods Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings
rew Net Sales 4.8% to $8.9 Billion and Gross Profit 4.9% to $1.5 Billion
Net Income of $82 Million
Grew Adjusted EBITDA 6% to $356 Million and Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance
Closed on IWC Food Service Acquisition in April
US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced results for the first quarter fiscal year 2024.
First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights
First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but ‘Remains Resilient’
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
“The U.S. economy lost some spring in its step during the first quarter as the pace of growth declined, and the downshift came with an unexpected bout of inflation,” Kleinhenz said, noting that prices for services are still increasing even as prices for goods level off. “But even with signs that the economic expansion is decelerating, the economy remains resilient...
Publix Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Stock Price
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...
Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Wingstop Inc.today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 30, 2024.
Highlights for the fiscal first quarter 2024 compared to the fiscal first quarter 2023:
Good Times Restaurants Reports Second Fiscal Quarter Same Store Sales
Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, today announced that same store sales1 increased 0.9% for its Good Times brand and decreased 3.2% for its Bad Daddy’s brand compared to the same prior-year fiscal quarter and average weekly sales2 were $27,133 and $50,880 for its Good Times and Bad Daddy’s brands, respectively, for its second fiscal quarter ended March 26, 2024.
Ryan Zink, President and CEO, said “The strength of our Good Times brand is clearly evident from...
Deliveroo Guides For Higher Earnings, Positive Free Cash Flow
Deliveroo guided for further growth in its core earnings this year after its 2023 results were better than expected.
The food-delivery company expects its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization—a metric that strips out exceptional and other one-off items—to be between 110 million and 130 million pounds ($141 million-$166 million) in 2024, it said Thursday. It guided for positive free cash flow for the year, and expects its gross transaction value to grow between 5% and 9%, with a first quarter...
Circana Report Reveals Private Brands Surge Amidst Inflation
Supporting shoppers by investing in innovation and promotions is key for retailers.
Circana™, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released a new report on the state of private brands (also referred to as store brands or private labels). Despite high inflation, private brands have experienced growth, surpassing $217 billion in sales in the United States market. The report, “CPG Private Brands Update,” provides an update on the store brand landscape, and identifies retailer opportunities to increase demand for their own brand and private brand...
Publix Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results for 2023
Publix’s sales for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023, a 13-week quarter, were $14.7 billion, a 4% decrease from $15.3 billion in 2022, a 14‑week quarter. Excluding the additional week in the fourth quarter of 2022, sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 would have increased 2.8%. Comparable store sales for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 increased 0.4%.
Net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 30, 2023 were $1.2 billion, compared to $1.3 billion in 2022, a decrease of 7.8%...
Wen’s Food Group Reports Approx. $9 Bln Loss in Pig Business for FY 2023
Wen's Food Group, a major Chinese food conglomerate specializing in pig breeding, processing, and distribution of pork products, provided a detailed breakdown of its FY 2023 losses during a recent conference call with investors.
Previously, in January, Wen’s Food Group announced it expected a year-on-year loss between CNY 61-67 billion (approximately $9-10 billion) for FY 2023. The company attributed this loss largely to a decrease in the Chinese market hog and broiler prices...
The Cheesecake Factory Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2023
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on January 2, 2024.
Total revenues were $877.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $892.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 included 13 weeks compared to 14 weeks in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Excluding the impact of the additional week in fiscal 2022, which contributed approximately $78.4...
US Foods Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings
US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights
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