Hanesbrands Inc. shares rallied in the extended session Wednesday after the apparel maker topped Wall Street estimates and raised its outlook for the year. Hanesbrands shares rose 12% to $31. The company reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of 50 cents a share on revenue of $1.59 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast 45 cents a share on revenue of $1.57 billion. Hanesbrands said it expects adjusted earnings of $1.66 to $1.68 a share for the year. Analysts had estimated $1.64 a share.
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