Last updated on October 22nd, 2015 at 03:51 pm
Minneapolis-based Supervalu on Wednesday reported second quarter fiscal 2016 net sales of $4.06 billion and net earnings from continuing operations of $31 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, which included $6 million in after-tax costs related to the potential separation of Save-A-Lot and severance costs. When adjusted for these items, second quarter fiscal 2016 net earnings from continuing operations were $37 million, or $0.13 per diluted share.
Net earnings from continuing operations for last year’s second quarter were $31 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, which included $1 million in after-tax information technology intrusion costs. When adjusted for this item, second quarter fiscal 2015 net earnings from continuing operations were $32 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.
“I’m pleased that we increased adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter compared to last year in spite of several operating headwinds,” said President and CEO Sam Duncan. “Our focus remains on driving sales across all three segments and finishing the year strong.”
Continuing operations
Second quarter net sales were $4.06 billion compared to $4.04 billion last year, an increase of $21 million or 0.5 percent. Save-A-Lot network identical store sales were negative 1.6 percent. Identical store sales for corporate stores within the Save-A-Lot network were positive 0.9 percent. Retail Food segment identical store sales were negative 3.3 percent. Total net sales within the Independent Business segment decreased 0.2 percent.
Independent Business
Second quarter Independent Business net sales were $1.83 billion, compared to $1.84 billion last year, a decrease of 0.2 percent. The decrease is primarily due to lower sales to existing customers and lost stores, partially offset by sales from new stores with existing customers and new customers.
Independent Business operating earnings in the second quarter were $49 million, or 2.7 percent of net sales. Last year’s Independent Business operating earnings in the second quarter were $54 million, or 2.9 percent of net sales. The decrease in Independent Business operating earnings was driven by higher employee costs related to new business activity.
Save-A-Lot
Second quarter Save-A-Lot net sales were $1.09 billion, compared to $1.06 billion last year, an increase of 3.2 percent. The sales increase reflects the impact of new store openings. Identical store sales within the Save-A-Lot network were negative 1.6 percent.
Save-A-Lot operating earnings in the second quarter were $32 million, or 3.0 percent of net sales. Last year’s Save-A-Lot operating earnings in the second quarter were $26 million, or 2.5 percent of net sales. The increase in Save-A-Lot operating earnings as a percent of sales was primarily driven by higher base margins and lower logistics costs.
Retail Food
Second quarter Retail Food net sales were $1.09 billion, compared to $1.11 billion last year, a decrease of 1.2 percent. The sales decrease reflects negative identical store sales of 3.3 percent and closed stores.
Retail Food operating earnings in the second quarter were $10 million, or 0.9 percent of net sales. Last year’s Retail Food operating earnings were $20 million, or 1.8 percent of net sales. The decrease in Retail Food operating earnings was driven by higher shrink expense and employee related costs.
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