Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) Tops Q4 EPS by 2c; Gross Comps Down 8%; Guides Q1 EPS

Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO) reported Q4 EPS of $0.24, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $0.22. Revenue for the quarter came in at $797.7 million versus the consensus estimate of $779.66 million.

Fourth quarter comparable sales, including the e-commerce channel, decreased 8% compared to a 7% decrease for the corresponding 14-week period of the prior year. Fourth quarter comparable store sales, excluding the e-commerce channel, decreased 9%, compared to a decrease of 9% for the corresponding 14-week period of the prior year.

Sees Q1 2013 EPS of $0.15-$0.20, versus the consensus of $0.08.

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