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Hanesbrands (HBI) Posts In Line Q2 Earnings, Sales Up Y/Y
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Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI - Free Report) reported its second-quarter 2017 results wherein earnings and sales came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company posted adjusted earnings of 53 cents, depicting a 4% improvement from the prior-year quarter. Value driven from acquisitions favorably impacted the bottom line.
Including pretax acquisition and integration charges, earnings came in at 47 cents, depicting an increase of 38% from the year-ago period.
Shares of Hanesbrands increased 4.6% during after-market trading hours. We also note that shares of Hanesbrands have gained 11.2% over the past three months, outperforming the industry’s rise of 9%.
Q1 Highlights
Net sales of $1.65 million grew 12% from the year-ago period and came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The year-over-year increase was driven by acquisition related synergies that contributed approximately $220 million in net sales. The benefits from acquisitions were mainly related to Champion Europe and Hanes Australasia that had been completed in 2016. Sales from online channel globally increased 25%. Online sales mainly benefitted from an increase of 7% in Global Champion Activewear.
However, the quarter witnessed a decline of 3% in organic sales owing to lower sales in Innerwear, domestic manage-for-cash businesses and the timing shift of sports apparel sales to the third quarter. Although organic sales had decreased, it was narrower than the decline of 4% and 5% during the first quarter of 2017 and the fourth quarter of 2016, respectively.
Hanesbrands' adjusted gross profit improved 16% to $646 million on the back of higher sales. Adjusted gross margin expanded 140 basis points (bps) to 39.2%.
Adjusted operating profit increased 3.57% to $255 million in the reported quarter. However, operating margin contracted 120 bps to 15.5%.
Hanesbrands Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Hanesbrands’ U.S. retail Internet operations are reported in the respective Innerwear and Activewear divisions. The Other category comprises of the U.S. businesses for outlet stores, hosiery and legacy catalog business.
Further, management informed that nearly $8 million was incurred in relation to the Project Booster program during the quarter. This includes the funding of an employee separation program. The segment operating results includes the expenses related to the program.
Innerwear: Sales declined 2.5% in the second quarter to $719 million, although it was narrower than the prior two quarters in both intimates and basics business. Sales for the segment had declined 6% and 8% during the first quarter of 2017 and fourth quarter of 2016, respectively. Operating profit declined 7.6% to $164.3 million owing to Project Booster expenses and lower sales.
Activewear: Sales rose 1% to $379.6 million owing to acquisition related benefits, growth from Hanes retail and online channels. These were partially offset by retail bankruptcies and the impacts arising out of the later-than-expected licensed sports apparel shipments. Operating profits declined 10% to $49.7 million due to Project Booster expense and retailer bankruptcies.
International: Impressively, the second-quarter sales for the segment improved 76% to $475.2 million. The growth was primarily driven by acquisitions and strong results in Asia. European acquisition synergies led to a 152% increase in the operating profit of the segment.
Other: Sales declined 19.9% to $72.6 million in the quarter. The segment incurred an operating loss of $26 million, 6.6% wider than the prior year loss.
Project Booster Initiative
Hanesbrands continues with its multiyear Project Booster program in order to reduce costs, increase cash flow and generate investments for sales growth. Project Booster is anticipated to be cost-neutral for 2017 and cost savings would mainly be realized in the second half of the year. By 2019, the project is expected to yield $150 million in annualized cost savings out of which roughly $50 million will be reinvested in targeted growth opportunities.
Other Financial Details
Net cash from operations during the quarter amounted $34 million. This marked an improvement of $163 million owing to working capital improvement initiatives. Hanesbrands ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $449.4 million, long-term debt of $3,797.2 million and equity of $1078.3 million.
During the quarter, the company paid $110.5 million as cash dividends and bought back shares worth $299.9 million. In 2017, management continues to anticipate capital expenditures of roughly $90–$100 million.
Q3 Outlook
For the third quarter, management projects total net sales to be roughly $1.80 billion, depicting an increase of 2.5% from the year-ago sales. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate sales for the third quarter are pegged higher at $1.81 million. More back-to-school shipments are anticipated to fall in the third quarter versus a year ago, which will in result in higher sales.
While GAAP earnings per share are projected in the band of 54–57 cents, adjusted earnings per share is expected in the range of 59–61 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is currently pegged at 61 cents.
2017 Guidance
Hanesbrands reiterated its guidance for 2017. The company continues to project net sales in the band of $6.45–$6.55 billion and GAAP operating profit in the $845–$895 million range. Further, its adjusted operating profit is expected in the band of $935–$975 million.
The company’s GAAP EPS for continuing operations is projected in the band of $1.70–$1.82 and adjusted EPS is estimated in the $1.93–$2.03 range. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 is currently pegged at $1.97.
Moreover, its net cash from operations is anticipated in the band of $625–$725 million.
Compared with 2016 results, the midpoint of 2017 outlook reflects growth of 8% in the net sales, 12% in GAAP operating profit, 5% in adjusted operating profit, 26% in GAAP EPS from continuing operations, 7% in adjusted EPS and 11% in the operating cash flow.
Further, net sales guidance for 2017 includes anticipated additional sales from acquisitions of approximately $440 million. Organic sales are projected to be flat to up 2% while Innerwear segment sales are expected to be comparable to 2016. Moreover, management expects nearly $15 million as synergy cost benefits in 2017.
Time Warner has an average positive earnings surprise of 16.5% over the past four quarters. The company has long-term earnings growth rate of 9.5%.
Hasbro has an average positive earnings surprise of 19% over the past four quarters. It has long-term earnings growth rate of 11.7%.
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Hanesbrands (HBI) Posts In Line Q2 Earnings, Sales Up Y/Y
Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI - Free Report) reported its second-quarter 2017 results wherein earnings and sales came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company posted adjusted earnings of 53 cents, depicting a 4% improvement from the prior-year quarter. Value driven from acquisitions favorably impacted the bottom line.
Including pretax acquisition and integration charges, earnings came in at 47 cents, depicting an increase of 38% from the year-ago period.
Shares of Hanesbrands increased 4.6% during after-market trading hours. We also note that shares of Hanesbrands have gained 11.2% over the past three months, outperforming the industry’s rise of 9%.
Q1 Highlights
Net sales of $1.65 million grew 12% from the year-ago period and came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The year-over-year increase was driven by acquisition related synergies that contributed approximately $220 million in net sales. The benefits from acquisitions were mainly related to Champion Europe and Hanes Australasia that had been completed in 2016. Sales from online channel globally increased 25%. Online sales mainly benefitted from an increase of 7% in Global Champion Activewear.
However, the quarter witnessed a decline of 3% in organic sales owing to lower sales in Innerwear, domestic manage-for-cash businesses and the timing shift of sports apparel sales to the third quarter. Although organic sales had decreased, it was narrower than the decline of 4% and 5% during the first quarter of 2017 and the fourth quarter of 2016, respectively.
Hanesbrands' adjusted gross profit improved 16% to $646 million on the back of higher sales. Adjusted gross margin expanded 140 basis points (bps) to 39.2%.
Adjusted operating profit increased 3.57% to $255 million in the reported quarter. However, operating margin contracted 120 bps to 15.5%.
Hanesbrands Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Segment Details
Hanesbrands’ U.S. retail Internet operations are reported in the respective Innerwear and Activewear divisions. The Other category comprises of the U.S. businesses for outlet stores, hosiery and legacy catalog business.
Further, management informed that nearly $8 million was incurred in relation to the Project Booster program during the quarter. This includes the funding of an employee separation program. The segment operating results includes the expenses related to the program.
Innerwear: Sales declined 2.5% in the second quarter to $719 million, although it was narrower than the prior two quarters in both intimates and basics business. Sales for the segment had declined 6% and 8% during the first quarter of 2017 and fourth quarter of 2016, respectively. Operating profit declined 7.6% to $164.3 million owing to Project Booster expenses and lower sales.
Activewear: Sales rose 1% to $379.6 million owing to acquisition related benefits, growth from Hanes retail and online channels. These were partially offset by retail bankruptcies and the impacts arising out of the later-than-expected licensed sports apparel shipments. Operating profits declined 10% to $49.7 million due to Project Booster expense and retailer bankruptcies.
International: Impressively, the second-quarter sales for the segment improved 76% to $475.2 million. The growth was primarily driven by acquisitions and strong results in Asia. European acquisition synergies led to a 152% increase in the operating profit of the segment.
Other: Sales declined 19.9% to $72.6 million in the quarter. The segment incurred an operating loss of $26 million, 6.6% wider than the prior year loss.
Project Booster Initiative
Hanesbrands continues with its multiyear Project Booster program in order to reduce costs, increase cash flow and generate investments for sales growth. Project Booster is anticipated to be cost-neutral for 2017 and cost savings would mainly be realized in the second half of the year. By 2019, the project is expected to yield $150 million in annualized cost savings out of which roughly $50 million will be reinvested in targeted growth opportunities.
Other Financial Details
Net cash from operations during the quarter amounted $34 million. This marked an improvement of $163 million owing to working capital improvement initiatives. Hanesbrands ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $449.4 million, long-term debt of $3,797.2 million and equity of $1078.3 million.
During the quarter, the company paid $110.5 million as cash dividends and bought back shares worth $299.9 million. In 2017, management continues to anticipate capital expenditures of roughly $90–$100 million.
Q3 Outlook
For the third quarter, management projects total net sales to be roughly $1.80 billion, depicting an increase of 2.5% from the year-ago sales. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate sales for the third quarter are pegged higher at $1.81 million. More back-to-school shipments are anticipated to fall in the third quarter versus a year ago, which will in result in higher sales.
While GAAP earnings per share are projected in the band of 54–57 cents, adjusted earnings per share is expected in the range of 59–61 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is currently pegged at 61 cents.
2017 Guidance
Hanesbrands reiterated its guidance for 2017. The company continues to project net sales in the band of $6.45–$6.55 billion and GAAP operating profit in the $845–$895 million range. Further, its adjusted operating profit is expected in the band of $935–$975 million.
The company’s GAAP EPS for continuing operations is projected in the band of $1.70–$1.82 and adjusted EPS is estimated in the $1.93–$2.03 range. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2017 is currently pegged at $1.97.
Moreover, its net cash from operations is anticipated in the band of $625–$725 million.
Compared with 2016 results, the midpoint of 2017 outlook reflects growth of 8% in the net sales, 12% in GAAP operating profit, 5% in adjusted operating profit, 26% in GAAP EPS from continuing operations, 7% in adjusted EPS and 11% in the operating cash flow.
Further, net sales guidance for 2017 includes anticipated additional sales from acquisitions of approximately $440 million. Organic sales are projected to be flat to up 2% while Innerwear segment sales are expected to be comparable to 2016. Moreover, management expects nearly $15 million as synergy cost benefits in 2017.
Zacks Rank and Key Picks
Hanesbrands currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Better-ranked stocks in the same industry include Time Warner Inc. , Hasbro, Inc. (HAS - Free Report) and Electronic Arts Inc. (EA - Free Report) , all carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Time Warner has an average positive earnings surprise of 16.5% over the past four quarters. The company has long-term earnings growth rate of 9.5%.
Hasbro has an average positive earnings surprise of 19% over the past four quarters. It has long-term earnings growth rate of 11.7%.
Electronic Arts has an average positive earnings surprise of 53.6% over the past four quarters. The company has a long-term earnings growth rate of 16.5%.
More Stock News: Tech Opportunity Worth $386 Billion in 2017
From driverless cars to artificial intelligence, we've seen an unsurpassed growth of high-tech products in recent months. Yesterday's science-fiction is becoming today's reality. Despite all the innovation, there is a single component no tech company can survive without. Demand for this critical device will reach $387 billion this year alone, and it's likely to grow even faster in the future.
Zacks has released a brand-new Special Report to help you take advantage of this exciting investment opportunity. Most importantly, it reveals 4 stocks with massive profit potential. See these stocks now>>