Grocery Outlet announced strong second quarter fiscal 2023 results, with net sales increasing by 12.5% to $1.01 billion and comparable store sales increasing by 9.2%. Net income increased 21.8% to $24.5 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. The company is raising key guidance figures for fiscal 2023.
Net sales increased by 12.5% to $1.01 billion.
Comparable store sales increased by 9.2%, driven by a 9.1% increase in the number of transactions.
The Company opened four new stores and closed one, ending the quarter with 447 stores in eight states.
Net income increased 21.8% to $24.5 million, or $0.24 per diluted share.
The Company is raising key guidance figures for fiscal 2023 as follows: New store openings, net 25 to 28, Net sales ~$3.95 billion, Comparable store sales increase 7.0% to 8.0%, Gross margin ~31.3%, Adjusted EBITDA(1) $254 million to $260 million Adjusted earnings per share — diluted(1) $1.04 to $1.08, Capital expenditures (net of tenant improvement allowances) ~$155 million
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