Big Lots, Inc. (BIG) Tops Q4 EPS by 11c; U.S. Comps Up 3.5%; Issues Mixed EPS Outlook

Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) reported Q4 EPS of $2.09, $0.11 better than the analyst estimate of $1.98. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.75 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.75 billion.

U.S. comps up 3.5 percent.

Sees FY2013 EPS of $3.05-$3.25, versus the consensus of $2.90.

Sees Q1 2013 EPS of $0.53-$0.65, versus the consensus of $0.75. his guidance is based on an estimated comparable store sales decrease for the consolidated company in the range of 1% to 3% and a total sales increase in the range of 1% to 3% for the first quarter of 2013.

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