J. C. Penney (JCP) Sept. Comps Fell 10.9%; Cuts Q3 EPS Guidance Below the Street

October 8, 2008 8:36 AM EDT

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today reported sales for the month of September were $1.446 billion, a 10.9% decrease from $1.622 billion in the same month last year. Same store sales for the month were down 12.4%.

Sees October comps down low-double digits. Cuts Q3 EPS outlook from $0.70-$0.75 to $0.50-$0.60, versus the consensus of $0.70.

J. C. Penney Company, Inc., through its subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc., sells merchandise and services to customers through its department stores and catalog/Internet channels.


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