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Delta Apparel's (DLA) Buyback Program Disappoints Investors
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Share repurchases have been an important strategy for Delta Apparel, Inc (DLA - Free Report) for creating value for its stockholders. The company recently announced an additional $10 million share buyback program, which increased the current authorization to $50 million. Year to date, the company has bought back shares worth $38.7 million, and is left with $11.3 million under its ongoing program.
However, the news failed to perk up investor sentiment, as shares have declined 1.2% during the trading hours on Sep 18. Although the company striving to bring itself back on growth trajectory, its efforts are not generating desired results. Consequently, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) company have declined 5.4% in the last three months, underperforming the industry that gained 6.5%.
Overall, the company has been focusing on expanding its Activewear business that has been depicting solid growth, lately. It has also been investing in its e-commerce platform to offer better services to customers, as well as upgrading its equipments and retail store layout to drive greater traffic.
However, the company is witnessing some challenges of late. A number of retail channels of the company, including Salt Life and Art Gun, have been depicting inherent weaknesses owing to retail bankruptcies, customer loss and delayed launches. In April, the company sold its Junkfood Clothing Company to reduce debt burden.
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Investors may want to consider few better-ranked stocks from the same sector. Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT - Free Report) and SodaStream International Ltd sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while Guess? Inc. (GES - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Central Garden & Pet delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 122.1% over the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10%.
SodaStream International delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 104.1% over the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 7.5%
Guess? delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 20.6% over the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 17.5%.
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Delta Apparel's (DLA) Buyback Program Disappoints Investors
Share repurchases have been an important strategy for Delta Apparel, Inc (DLA - Free Report) for creating value for its stockholders. The company recently announced an additional $10 million share buyback program, which increased the current authorization to $50 million. Year to date, the company has bought back shares worth $38.7 million, and is left with $11.3 million under its ongoing program.
However, the news failed to perk up investor sentiment, as shares have declined 1.2% during the trading hours on Sep 18. Although the company striving to bring itself back on growth trajectory, its efforts are not generating desired results. Consequently, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) company have declined 5.4% in the last three months, underperforming the industry that gained 6.5%.
Overall, the company has been focusing on expanding its Activewear business that has been depicting solid growth, lately. It has also been investing in its e-commerce platform to offer better services to customers, as well as upgrading its equipments and retail store layout to drive greater traffic.
However, the company is witnessing some challenges of late. A number of retail channels of the company, including Salt Life and Art Gun, have been depicting inherent weaknesses owing to retail bankruptcies, customer loss and delayed launches. In April, the company sold its Junkfood Clothing Company to reduce debt burden.
Done with Delta Apparel? Check These Trending Picks
Investors may want to consider few better-ranked stocks from the same sector. Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT - Free Report) and SodaStream International Ltd sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while Guess? Inc. (GES - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Central Garden & Pet delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 122.1% over the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10%.
SodaStream International delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 104.1% over the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 7.5%
Guess? delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 20.6% over the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 17.5%.
4 Promising Stock Picks to Keep an Eye On
With news stories about computer hacking and identity theft becoming increasingly commonplace, the cybersecurity industry looks like a promising investment opportunity. But which stocks should you buy? Zacks just released Cybersecurity: An Investor’s Guide to Locking Down Profits to help answer this question.
This new Special Report gives you the information you need to make well-informed investment choices in this space. More importantly, it also highlights 4 cybersecurity picks with strong profit potential.
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