Shares of Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) soared 12.71% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of the company's better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 financial results and an improved full-year outlook. The apparel manufacturer's strong performance has caught investors' attention, driving significant bullish sentiment.
HanesBrands reported Q2 sales of $991.325 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of $970 million. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.24, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.18. This represents a remarkable 60% increase from the $0.15 per share reported in the same period last year. The strong earnings were supported by an impressive gross margin of 41.6% and an adjusted operating margin of 15.5%.
Building on this momentum, HanesBrands has raised its full-year 2025 guidance. The company now anticipates net sales from continuing operations of approximately $3.53 billion and adjusted earnings per share of about $0.66. For the third quarter, HanesBrands projects net sales of around $900 million and adjusted EPS of approximately $0.16. These projections have further fueled investor optimism, as they indicate sustained growth and improved profitability for the remainder of the year.