Better-than-Expected Financial Performance
For the third consecutive quarter, Hanesbrands delivered better-than-expected sales, gross margin, operating profit, and earnings per share, leading to an increase in full-year guidance.
Debt Reduction and Leverage Improvement
Hanesbrands paid down $1.5 billion of debt and reduced leverage by nearly 2.5 turns over the past 2 years, with leverage at the end of the second quarter at 3.3x on a net debt to adjusted EBITDA basis, which is 1.3x lower than prior year.
Significant Earnings Per Share Growth
Earnings per share increased 60% over the previous year to $0.24, driven by higher margins and lower interest expense.
Operating Margin Improvement
Operating margin expanded 255 basis points over the last year to 15.5% for the quarter, driven by cost restructuring actions and productivity improvement initiatives.
Growth in New Business Segments
Hanesbrands saw nearly 30% growth in the active segment and 165% growth in new businesses, including scrubs and loungewear products.