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Hibbett Q3 beats estimates; ups FY profit view

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Reuters
Published
Nov 18, 2011

Hibbett Sports Inc's quarterly profit beat market expectations, helped by strong footwear and apparel sales.

The sportswear and shoes retailer also raised its full-year profit forecast as it prepares for an optimistic holiday season.

KEY POINTS: Q3 2011 I/B/E/S Q3 2010

Revenue $185.2 mln $179.9 mln $167.4 mln

Net income $16.0 mln n/a $12.6 mln

GAAP EPS $0.59 $0.51 $0.44

* Sees FY12 EPS $2.05-$2.11 vs prev outlook $1.90-$2.00

* Same-store sales rose 7 percent

* Hibbett opened 16 new stores for the third quarter

MARKET REACTION / COMMENTARY:

* Shares of Birmingham, Alabama-based Hibbett closed at $43.14 on Thursday on Nasdaq. (Reporting by Meenakshi Iyer in Bangalore; Editing by Maju Samuel)

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