Delta Apparel’s Q2 net income rises to 3.6 mn dollars

Delta Apparel, Inc. recorded net sales of 100 million dollars, up 1.9 million dollars or 2 percent for the second quarter. Net income for the quarter was 3.6 million dollars or 0.48 dollar per diluted share, an increase over the prior year period’s 0.47 dollar per diluted share after excluding the approximately 0.11 dollar per share gain realized in the prior year period on the sale of the Junkfood Clothing business. For the first six months, net sales increased to 190.3 million dollars or 9 percent year-over-year.