Delta Apparel Inc. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended December 28, 2013. For the quarter, the company's net sales were $100.0 million versus $106.8 million for the comparable 2013 period. Net loss was $1.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with net income for the prior year's quarter of $46,000 or $0.01 per diluted share. Operating loss was $674,000 against operating income of $846,000 a year ago. Loss before benefit from income taxes was $2,132,000 against $41,000 a year ago. Capital spending during the quarter was $4 million and primarily related to manufacturing expansion, as well as ongoing enhancement to information technology and construction.

The company expects to be in a better position when it reports results for the quarter ending March 29, 2014, to either confirm or update its guidance for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2014. The company continue to expect CapEx to be approximately $15 million during fiscal 2014.