John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended December 25, 2015. For the quarter, net sales were $279.002 million against $251.373 million a year ago. Income from operations was $19.692 million against $14.678 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $18.542 million against $13.253 million a year ago. Net income was $12.050 million or $1.07 per diluted share against $8.403 million or $0.75 per diluted share a year ago. The increase in Net Sales were primarily attributable to a 9.4% increase in sales volume, which is measured as pounds sold to customers.

For the year, net sales were $504.779 million against $456.410 million a year ago. Income from operations was $33.437 million against $26.691 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $30.850 million against $22.366 million a year ago. Net income was $20.040 million or $1.77 per diluted share against $14.318 million or $1.28 per diluted share a year ago. The increase in net sales in the year to date comparison was primarily attributable to a 5.0% increase in sales volume and higher selling prices for all major product types except peanuts and walnuts.