Core Insights - National Vision Holdings, Inc. (EYE) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 18 cents per share, an increase from 15 cents a year ago, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 38.5% [1][7] - The company’s GAAP earnings from continuing operations were 11 cents per share, compared to a loss of 1 cent per share in the same quarter last year [1] - Following the earnings announcement, EYE's shares rose by 1.2% [1] Revenue Performance - Net revenues from continuing operations in the second quarter reached $486.4 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.9% [3] - This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year, driven by comparable store sales growth of 6.5% year over year [3] - Adjusted comparable store sales growth was reported at 5.9% [3] - The company opened eight new America's Best stores, bringing the total store count to 1,240, a 2% increase year over year [3] Margin Analysis - Gross profit for the second quarter increased by 10.8% to $286 million, with gross margin expanding by 2,166 basis points despite a 3.5% rise in the cost of revenues [4] - SG&A expenses rose by 6.8% year over year to $247.2 million [4] - The adjusted operating margin improved to 8%, an increase of 206 basis points year over year [4] Financial Position - At the end of the second quarter, National Vision had cash and cash equivalents of $48.5 million, down from $80 million at the end of the first quarter [5] - Cumulative net cash flow from operating activities was $86.5 million, compared to $75.4 million a year ago [5] Future Outlook - National Vision raised its fiscal 2025 revenue outlook to a range of $1.93 billion to $1.97 billion, up from the previous estimate of $1.92 billion to $1.95 billion [8] - The adjusted EPS estimate for fiscal 2025 is now projected to be between 62 cents and 70 cents, an increase from the previous range of 59 cents to 67 cents [8] - The 53rd week of fiscal 2025 is expected to contribute approximately $35 million to net revenues and nearly $3 million to adjusted operating income [6] Overall Assessment - National Vision achieved better-than-expected results in the second quarter, with both earnings and revenues surpassing estimates [9] - The company has recorded ten consecutive quarters of positive comparable store sales growth, supported by higher average ticket sales and strength in its managed care cohort [9] - Margin expansion during the quarter is viewed positively, alongside successful execution of transformation and cost reduction initiatives [10]