California Pizza Kitchen (CPKI) Raises Q2 EPS Guidance; $50M Buyback

July 9, 2008 4:13 PM EDT

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPKI) said Q2 revenues increased 11.3% to $176.6 million. Comparable restaurant sales increased approximately 1.4%. California Pizza now expects earnings of $0.25-$0.26 per diluted share, versus prior guidance of $0.16 to $0.17. The consensus is $0.17.

California Pizza cited second quarter revenues, positive comparable restaurant sales from the Company’s Thank You Card Program and a continued focus on operating efficiencies.

California Pizza Kitchen also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of common stock over the next two years.

CPKI also said, "we are not adjusting full year 2008 guidance at this time due to limited sales visibility and an ongoing concern for the economy."


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