ascena retail group, inc. reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended February 2, 2019. For the quarter, Net sales were $1,692.8 million against $1,719.0 reported a year ago. Operating loss was $51.8 million against $35.6 reported a year ago. Net loss was $71.5 million against $39.3 reported a year ago. Basic loss per share is $0.36 against $0.20 reported a year ago.

For the six months, Net sales were $3,284.6 million against $3,308.7 reported a year ago. Operating loss was $12.9 million against income of $4.3 reported a year ago. Net loss was $65.6 million against $32.7 reported a year ago. Basic loss per share is $0.33 against $0.17 reported a year ago.

For the third quarter, the company expects Net sales of $1.43 to $1.46 billion, Operating loss of $75 to $50 million.