Most of the US food companies analyzed have soaring profits
Guardian analysis of 36 companies' profit growth from a recent quarter to the corresponding quarter two years prior.
* = Growth isn't calculated for companies reporting a negative profit in the first time period.
These companies lost money
For fair comparison, percentage gains for these companies have not been calculated because they lost money in the first quarter of comparison.
Guardian graphic. Source: Company profit growth is calculated using a recent quarterly SEC filing compared to two years prior. Note: Companies’ quarterly calendars differ, their most recent profits range from late 2023 to early 2024.