Grocery Outlet's Q2 2021 results showed a decrease in net sales by 3.5% to $775.5 million and a decrease in comparable store sales by 10.0%. Net income also decreased by 33.0% to $19.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share. The company opened 11 new stores, bringing the total to 400 stores.
Net sales decreased by 3.5% to $775.5 million.
Comparable store sales decreased by 10.0%.
Opened 11 new stores, ending the quarter with 400 stores.
Net income decreased 33.0% to $19.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
The Company continues to expect to open between 36 and 38 stores in fiscal 2021 with one closure. Quarter-to-date comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 are negative 6%. Based on current trends, the Company expects comparable store sales for the full third quarter of fiscal 2021 to be in the negative mid-single digits. Capital expenditures, net of tenant improvement allowances, are estimated to be approximately $130.0 million for fiscal 2021.
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