John B. Sanfilippo Q2 diluted EPS rises 31.9% to $1.53 on 4.6% sales gain
John B. Sanfilippo & Son reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results for the period ended December 25, 2025. Net sales rose 4.6% to $314.8 million and diluted earnings per share rose 31.9% to $1.53, although sales volume fell 9.7%, with higher selling prices driving the revenue gain. Shareholders received higher profit per share, while the company said it has navigated headwinds from shifting consumer behavior and elevated retail selling prices.
Key points
- Net sales rose $13.7 million, or 4.6%, to $314.8 million, driven by a 15.8% increase in weighted average selling price per pound
- Diluted EPS was $1.53 versus $1.16 a year earlier; six-month diluted EPS was $3.12, up 44.4%
- Sales volume fell 9.7% to 87.0 million pounds; gross profit margin rose to 18.8% of net sales from 17.4%
- A special dividend of $1.00 per share was distributed at the start of the third quarter; an investor call is set for January 30, 2026
The filing
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