Better-than-Expected Financial Performance
For the third consecutive quarter, Hanesbrands delivered better-than-expected sales, gross margin, operating profit, and earnings per share. Sales increased 2%, operating profit increased 22%, and EPS increased 60% over the prior year.
Successful Debt Reduction
Hanesbrands has paid down $1.5 billion of debt and reduced leverage by nearly 2.5 turns over the past two years. Leverage at the end of the second quarter was 3.3x on a net debt to adjusted EBITDA basis, 1.3x lower than the prior year, approaching the target range of 2 to 3x.
Growth in New Business Segments
The company saw nearly 30% growth in activewear and 165% growth in new businesses, including scrubs and loungewear products.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Due to strong first-half performance, Hanesbrands raised its full-year sales and profit outlook. Full-year sales are expected to increase to approximately $3.53 billion, operating profit to increase 17% to approximately $485 million, and EPS to increase 65% to approximately $0.66.