ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $57.33 billion for the second quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 5.7% from the $54.24 billion posted in the same quarter last year. Net sales for the first 24 weeks increased 5.9%, to $114.05 billion, from $107.68 billion last year. The company
ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported sales of €22.1 billion ($24.3 billion) for its fiscal second quarter, up 4.3% at constant exchange rates and up 2.9% at actual exchange rates, the company said Wednesday. U.S. net sales were €13.6 billion ($14.9 billion), an increase of 2.7% at constant exchange rates and up 0.3% at
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health topped Wall Street’s estimates for the top and bottom lines for the second quarter ended June 30. Revenue, driven by growth across segments, rose 10.3% to $88.9 billion, exceeding analysts’ forecast of an $86.45 billion. While adjusted earnings dipped 12.6% from the year-ago period to $2.21 per share, they beat
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. reported that its consolidated net sales totaled $6.77 billion in the second quarter ended July 30, up 6.7% versus the prior year period. Comparable store sales were up 7.5% in the Dollar Tree chain, 2% in Family Dollar, and 4.9% for the company as a whole. “Our second quarter
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates. The retailer also raised its sales outlook for the year. The value retailer said Thursday that its net sales for the quarter ended July 29 increased 9%, to $9.4 billion, and same-store sales increased 4.6%. The company’s operating profit for the
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart reported stronger than expected second quarter sales and earnings on Tuesday, and revised its full-year earnings outlook. The company said it delivered strong top-line growth globally, partially driven by inflation. Total revenue was $152.9 billion, up 8.4%, or 9.1% in constant currency. Comp sales for Walmart U.S. grew 6.5%, and 11.7%
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health easily beat analysts’ projections for second quarter sales and earnings, and raised its full-year profit outlook. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.40, topping Wall Street’s average forecast of $2.17. Net income was $2.96 billion, or $2.23 per share, up from $2.79 billion, or $2.10 per share, a
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health easily beat analysts’ projections for second quarter sales and earnings, and raised its full-year profit outlook. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.40, topping Wall Street’s average forecast of $2.17. Net income was $2.96 billion, or $2.23 per share, up from $2.79 billion, or $2.10 per share, a
SEATTLE — Amazon reported a 7% increase in net sales, to $121.2 billion, for the second quarter, beating analysts’ estimates. The company added that when the $3.6 billion unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter is excluded, net sales increased 10% compared with the second quarter of 2021. The company
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $50.94 billion for the second quarter ended February 13. Net sales for the 24-week year-to-date period increased 16.4%, to $100.35 billion, up from $86.23 billion last year. Comparable club sales increased 11.3% in the United States (excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $43.89 billion, a gain of 14.7%, for the second quarter ended February 14. Comparable store sales for the 12-week period increased 12.6% (excluding impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange rates) in the United States, and 12.9% for the company as a whole.
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid’s second quarter sales and earnings beat Wall Street’s projections. Adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents topped analysts’ forecast of a 1-cent loss. Revenue for the period ended August 29 climbed 11.5% to $5.98 billion, driven by store and pharmacy benefit manager gains, and bettering the forecast $5.75 billion.