The earnings call reflected a strong financial performance with significant improvements in revenue, margins, debt reduction, and earnings per share. However, the challenging consumer environment and the impact of reclassifying Champion Japan as discontinued operations were noted as concerns. Overall, the positive highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights, indicating a robust financial position and strategic execution.

Company Guidance

In the recent Hanesbrands fourth quarter 2024 earnings call, the company provided updated guidance for 2025, emphasizing strong foundational progress and strategic growth initiatives. Key metrics highlighted include a 4% year-over-year sales growth in the fourth quarter, driven by improved sales trends and strategic initiatives, while gross margin improved by 580 basis points to 41.4% and operating margin expanded by 390 basis points to 11.8%. Earnings per share surged by 670%, and the company significantly reduced its debt by over $1 billion, lowering leverage by nearly 2 turns. For 2025, Hanesbrands projects further leveraging its competitive strengths to achieve over 15% margin expansion, more than $400 million in annual operating cash flow, and a focus on debt reduction, aiming to bring leverage down to around 3 times. The company anticipates positive organic constant currency sales growth for the year, driven by new innovations, distribution gains, and market share opportunities, with specific guidance indicating a 1% growth in net sales ($3.5 billion), 10% operating profit growth, over 30% EPS growth, and $350 million in operating cash flow.

Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

Hanesbrands delivered a 4% year-over-year revenue growth in the fourth quarter, with full-year sales trends improving each quarter.

Gross Margin Improvement

Gross margin improved by 580 basis points over the prior year to 41.4%, attributed to cost savings and improved assortment management.

Debt Reduction

Successfully paid down over $1 billion of debt, reducing leverage by nearly 2 turns.

Earnings Per Share Surge

Earnings per share increased by 670%, reflecting strong financial performance.

Operating Margin Expansion

Operating margin expanded by 390 basis points to 11.8%, supported by a 150 basis point increase in brand investment.

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Hanesbrands (HBI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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HBI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.02 / -	-0.02	―	―	―
Feb 13, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.14 / 0.17	0.03	466.67% (+0.14)	―
Nov 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.12 / 0.15	0.1	50.00% (+0.05)	―
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.09 / 0.15	-0.01	1600.00% (+0.16)	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.06 / -0.02	-0.06	66.67% (+0.04)	―
Feb 15, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.09 / 0.03	0.07	-57.14% (-0.04)	―
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.11 / 0.10	0.29	-65.52% (-0.19)	―
Aug 10, 2023	2023 (Q2)	>-0.01 / -0.01	0.28	-103.57% (-0.29)	―
May 03, 2023	2023 (Q1)	-0.07 / -0.06	0.34	-117.65% (-0.40)	―
Feb 02, 2023	2022 (Q4)	0.08 / 0.07	0.44	-84.09% (-0.37)	―

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HBI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Feb 13, 2025	$7.67	$6.25	-18.51%
Nov 07, 2024	$7.10	$8.38	+18.03%
Aug 08, 2024	$5.20	$6.14	+18.08%
May 09, 2024	$4.46	$4.68	+4.93%

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