- Underlying results from Staples (SPLS -1.4%) were strong in Q2, according to a read from Citigroup.
- North American Commercial sales growth of 2.6% and a beat on the consolidated compstood out.
- Citi thinks shares may be held back by ongoing concerns over the company's merger with Office Depot.
- Previously: Staples EPS in-line, misses on revenue (Aug. 19 2015)