John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. announced operating results for its fiscal 2021 second quarter, with net income increasing to $19.9 million, or $1.72 per share diluted, compared to $17.5 million, or $1.52 per share diluted, for the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Net sales decreased to $233.6 million from $246.4 million, primarily due to lower selling prices for tree nuts, offset by a 1.8% increase in sales volume.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 was $19.9 million, or $1.72 per share diluted, compared to net income of $17.5 million, or $1.52 per share diluted, for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 were $233.6 million compared to net sales of $246.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Gross profit increased by $2.8 million, or 5.6%, for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Sales volume increased 9.9% in the consumer distribution channel mainly due to a 13.3% increase in sales volume for private brand peanuts, trail mixes and snack mixes.
The Company will host an investor conference call and webcast on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) to discuss these results.