# Publix Super Markets

> Publix Super Markets is a privately held, employee-owned supermarket operator based in Lakeland, Florida. It combines groceries, deli and bakery counters, private-label products, pharmacies, and digital ordering across eight southeastern US states. Founded by George W. Jenkins in 1930, Publix reported $62.7 billion in sales for fiscal 2025.

- **Founded:** 1930
- **Headquarters:** Lakeland, United States
- **Founders:** George W. Jenkins (Founder)
- **Products:** Publix supermarkets, Publix private-label products, Publix Deli and Bakery, Publix Pharmacy, Delivery and curbside pickup
- **Notable:** Company describes itself as the largest employee-owned company in the United States., $62.7 billion in fiscal 2025 sales, up 5% from 2024., Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For for 29 consecutive years through 2026; ranked No. 50 in 2026.

## Products & services

- **Publix supermarkets** — Groceries, produce, meat, seafood, floral, household goods, deli and bakery service for everyday shopping.
- **Publix private-label products** — Publix-branded grocery products; private-label merchandise was introduced in the 1950s.
- **Publix Deli and Bakery** — Subs, prepared meals, baked goods and special-occasion foods.
- **Publix Pharmacy** — Prescription dispensing, immunizations and pharmacy services; the first pharmacy opened in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
- **Delivery and curbside pickup** — Online grocery ordering fulfilled through Instacart in participating areas; delivery collaboration began in 2016. Online item prices are higher than in stores.
- **Club Publix** — Free personalized membership program with digital features, offers and member perks.

## Achievements

- Company describes itself as the largest employee-owned company in the United States.
- $62.7 billion in fiscal 2025 sales, up 5% from 2024.
- Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For for 29 consecutive years through 2026; ranked No. 50 in 2026.
- Opened 52 stores, closed 10 and remodeled 89 in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Second-quarter sales were $15.7 billion, up 1%; comparable-store sales declined 0.5%. Publix attributed pressure to Medicare drug-price changes and economic conditions affecting spending. Stock valuation became $19.60 per share effective August 1; this is a share price, not a company valuation.
- **2026-04** — Publix ranked No. 50 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, its 29th consecutive annual appearance.
- **2026-03** — Publix reported 2025 sales of $62.7 billion and GAAP net earnings of $4.7 billion. Its annual report projected approximately $2.4 billion in 2026 capital spending, subject to review.

## Links

- Website: https://www.publix.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/publix-super-markets
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Publix
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Publix
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publix/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/publix

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