Jan. 29, 2014 | Earnings Reports
Seneca Foods Corporation (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) reported for the third quarter of 2014, net earnings of $6.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $14.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, in the fiscal third quarter of 2013. Net sales for the third quarter ended December 28, 2013 increased from the third quarter ended December 29, 2012 by 5.5%, or $25.0 million to $477.7 million. The increase is attributable to favorable sales mix and higher selling prices of $18.3 million and a sales volume increase of $6.7 million.The Company reported net earnings for the fiscal nine months ended December 28, 2013 of $14.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, compared to $37.5 million, or $3.19 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year. In the nine months ended December 28, 2013, net sales increased $45.1 million, or 4.5% to $1,046.4 million. The increase in net sales is attributable to higher sales volume of $46.0 million partially offset by lower selling prices/unfavorable sales mix of $0.9 million.