ZAANDAM, Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported better-than-expected first quarter sales, driven by strong performances by its U.S. businesses. The company’s U.S. operations, which include the Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford Bros., the GIANT Co. and Giant Food chains, posted net sales of €13.5 billion ($14.8 billion) for the quarter, an increase of 5.7% at
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. posted gains in first quarter sales and profits, but they fell short of analysts’ estimates. Adjusted earnings per share of $3.07 in the quarter ended November 20 were up from $2.98 a year earlier, but missed Wall Street’s forecast of $3.11 per share. Sales were $53.44 billion, up 8.1%
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid on Thursday reported a narrower first quarter loss and more revenue than analysts had expected. The company’s adjusted loss per share of 60 cents for the period ended May 28 was smaller than Wall Street’s consensus projection of a7 0 cents loss. Sales of $6.01 billion beat the predicted $5.7 billion.
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance far surpassed analysts’ expectations for first quarter profits, as adjusted earnings per share jumped 53.2% to $1.68. Wall Street’s consensus forecast for adjusted EPS was $1.33. With customers flocking to stores for COVID vaccines and tests, sales for the period ended November 30 climbed 7.8% from the year-ago quarter
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, with sales and earnings that beat analysts’ expectations. Net sales for the first quarter, which ended on November 21, increased 16.7% to $49.42 billion, up from $42.35 billion in the same quarter last year. Net income for the quarter
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported strong sales gains in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on November 21. Net sales for the first quarter increased 16.7%, to $49.42 billion, up from $42.35 billion in the same quarter last year. Comparable sales in the United States increased 14.9% (9.9% when the effects
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. recently posted results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that fell short of some analysts’ projections, although the company’s Retail Pharmacy Segment achieved robust sales and profit growth. However, the company’s full-year earnings forecast disappointed Wall Street, which drove down Rite Aid’s stock price by nearly 15%
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. got off to a fast start in fiscal 2021, as top- and bottom-line results for the first quarter exceeded the expectations of both management and Wall Street. Net income for the quarter ended April 30 increased 4.2% to $677.7 million, or $2.82 per diluted share, well ahead of the
CAMP HILL, Pa. — As part of its ongoing efforts to closely manage and reduce costs, Rite Aid has eliminated 254 corporate office positions across its retail pharmacy and pharmacy services segments, the company reported Thursday in the release of its earnings report for the first quarter. Rite Aid has also taken steps to reduce
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. posted strong sales gains in the first quarter, as consumers continued to flock to its stores for essentials in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company on Thursday reported that net sales increased 27.6% in the 13-week fiscal first quarter ended May 1. Same store sales increased 21.7%. Operating