Whole Foods Market has increased its sales and earnings per share forecasts for the 2011 fiscal year on the back of strong first-quarter results.
The US health food retailer yesterday (9 February) increased its diluted EPS targetto US$1.76-1.8 a share, up on the $1.66-1.71 a share it previously forecast. It is expecting sales to grow 10.7-12.8%, up on the 10-12% previously forecast.
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“Based on our consistently strong top- and bottom-line results, along with ongoing signs of increasing consumer confidence, we are raising our sales and earnings outlook for the year,” said co-CEO Walter Robb.
“Our new range for identical-store sales growth of 7% to 9% appropriately reflects that we have yet to cycle over our toughest comparisons, while also allowing for the possibility that our 9% year-to-date results could be sustainable especially given the likelihood of some positive impact from inflation.”
The announcement came as the chain recorded a 79% increase in net income to reach $88.7m, while sales rose 14% to $3bn.
The retailer said that identical-store sales were up 9.1% on the same quarter of the previous year.
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