Gap (GPS) Dec Comps Down 8%; Lowers Guidance

January 4, 2007 8:04 AM EST
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) said comparable store sales for December 2006 decreased 8 percent compared with a 9 percent decrease in December 2005.

Based on its holiday sales performance, the company announced that it is revising its fiscal 2006 guidance. The company now expects full-year earnings per share to be $0.83 to $0.87 versus previous guidance of $1.01 to $1.06. The consensus is $1.00.

Full-year operating margins are now expected to be about 7 percent and free cash flow is now expected to be about $650 million for the year.

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