Whole Foods Market Says 2Q 2015 Sales Grew 10 Percent

Retailer Whole Foods Market, Inc., said total sales rose 10 percent to $3.6 billion in the 12-week second quarter ending April 12, 2015. Comparable store sales expanded 3.6 percent on a constant currency basis, taking into consideration an estimated positive impact of 50 basis points from Easter shifting from the third quarter to the second quarter. According to the company, EBITDA were at $355 million, or 9.7 percent of total sales. Diluted earnings per share were $0.44, 14 percent higher compared with the previous year. During the quarter, the company produced $322 million in cash flow from operations, and invested $206 million in capital expenditures, which resulted in free cash flow of $116 million, Whole Foods Market said.