The Gymboree Corporation boosts sales & earnings guidance

22 Sep '06

1 min read

The Gymboree Corporation increased net sales and earnings expectations for both the third quarter and full year of fiscal 2006.

Based on stronger than expected performance from its baby sale earlier in the month and the "Circle of Friends" event this past weekend, the Company now expects comparable store sales from retail operations for the third fiscal quarter to be in the range of low double-digits, an increase from previous guidance of mid-single digit growth for the same fiscal quarter.

"September sales to date are exceeding our expectations," said Matthew McCauley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased with the response to our focused marketing efforts and exceptional product. As a result, we are increasing our financial guidance for the quarter."

The Company now expects earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2006 to be in the range of $0.53 to $0.55 per diluted share, compared to prior Company guidance of $0.43 to $0.45 per diluted share for the same period.

Full fiscal year earnings are expected to be in the range of $1.67 to $1.70 per diluted share, representing a $0.10 increase from prior guidance.

The Gymboree Corporation

More Gymboree Corporation News... More Apparel/Garments News - United States Of America...