Auriga Maintains a 'Buy' on DSW Inc. (DSW); First Look at Q4 Earnings and Guidance

March 20, 2012 10:08 AM EDT
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Auriga maintains a 'Buy' on DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW).

Analyst, Claire Gallacher, said, "DSW reported EPS of $0.51 vs consensus of $0.49 and our estimate of $0.51. This represents a 25% increase versus 4Q10. Comps increased 5.6% compared with guidance of +mid single digit %. We estimated comps +5.5% and consensus stood at +5.0%. Revenue increased 10%, to $514mm. This compares with consensus of $509mm, +9%. Sales were broad-based across key categories and geographic regions. Cash totaled $430mm compared with $391mm at the end of 2010. Inventories were $334mm, +8%. This compares with a 10% increase in sales. 2012 Guidance -New guidance includes comps +2-4% for the year. This is inline with expectations as our model assumes a comp of 3.3% for next year."

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Shares of DSW Inc. closed at $54.33 yesterday.


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