Whole Foods Market reported higher sales and net income in 2006 compared to 2005 on a non-GAAP basis. Sales increased 20% to $5.6 billion in 2006 from $4.7 billion in 2005. Net income grew 25% to $201.8 million in 2006 from $160.7 million in 2005, driven by sales growth partially offset by higher operating expenses. Earnings per share increased on both a basic and diluted basis for 2006 compared to 2005 on a non-GAAP basis.