Delta Apparel (DLA) Misses Q2 EPS by 10c

Delta Apparel (NYSE: DLA) reported Q2 EPS of $0.13, $0.10 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.23. Revenue for the quarter came in at $102.8 million versus the consensus estimate of $106.16 million.

Robert W. Humphreys, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We were pleased to deliver another quarter of top-line growth despite challenges from unseasonable weather in key markets and this year’s later spring break selling period. Our Delta Group segment posted a nice sales increase for the quarter and our fast-growing digital print business, DTG2Go, was once again a bright spot, with sales growth of 177%.”

Mr. Humphreys continued, “Both our Delta Group and Salt Life Group segments achieved top-line growth for the first half of the year and we are off to a strong start to the second half. We see exciting opportunities for growth and increased profitability across all of our businesses as we leverage our investments in manufacturing technology and distribution, and expand into additional sales channels. We continue to believe Delta Apparel is uniquely positioned to succeed in today’s dynamic retail environment.”

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