J & J Snack Foods Corp. today announced sales and earnings for the first quarter ended December 28, 2013.
Sales increased 6% to $203.5 million from $191.4 million in last year's first quarter. Net earnings increased 22% to $12.4 million in the current quarter from $10.2 million last year. Earnings per diluted share increased 22% to $.66 for the first quarter from $.54 last year. Operating income increased 19% to $18.0 million in the current quarter from $15.1 million in the year ago quarter.
Gerald B. Shreiber, J & J's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our food service group continues to perform well as we continue to expand our line of soft pretzels into restaurant chains. We have expanded our manufacturing capabilities in anticipation of continued growth in this area."
