On Oct. 20, AC Moore
- Revenues missed analyst estimates by 2.3%, while EPS missed analyst estimates by $0.08.
- Revenues increased 12%, thanks to a same-store sales increase of 2%.
- The decline in EPS was a result of increase in SG&A and a one-time cost due to change in management.
- Long-term debt declined by 10.3%.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$132 |
$129 |
$115 |
12% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
($3) |
($2) |
N/A |
|
EPS |
($0.05) |
($0.13) |
($0.10) |
N/A |
|
Diluted Shares |
-- |
20 |
20 |
0.5% |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
41.09% |
40.57% |
0.52 |
|
Operating Margin |
(3.25%) |
(2.54%) |
(0.71) |
|
Net Margin |
(2.05%) |
(1.65%) |
(0.40) |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$22 |
$28 |
(21.3%) |
|
Inventory |
$174 |
$167 |
4% |
|
Liabilities |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$38 |
$45 |
(16%) |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$22 |
$25 |
(10.3%) |
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Cash Flow Highlights
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