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GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014.
Total global sales for the first quarter of 2014 were $2.0 billion, a 7.0% increase compared to $1.87 billion in the prior year quarter. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 5.8%. Continued strong worldwide consumer demand for Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 was the primary driver of the strong sales performance as the new hardware category grew 81.1% compared to the prior year quarter.
During the quarter, new software sales declined 20.4%. In spite of the decline in new software, pre-owned/value software improved 5.3% year-over-year. The mobile & consumer electronics category, including Technology Brands, rose over 100%.
Non-GAAP digital receipts increased 9.5%, led by strong sales of Xbox One and PlayStation 4 digital currency as well as substantial international PC digital sales.
GameStop’s net earnings were $68.0 million, a 24.5% increase compared to net earnings of $54.6 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.59, a 28.3% increase compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.46 in the prior year quarter.
“The next-gen console business is meeting our targets, our digital properties continue to grow and our new tech brands segment is positively contributing to our profitability,” said Paul Raines, chief executive officer. “GameStop is well positioned to use its strengths to achieve growth from its diversified business segments: gaming, mobile, wireless and consumer electronics.”
During the first quarter, GameStop repurchased 1.33 million shares, or $52.2 million of stock.
GameStop’s board of directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share payable on June 17, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 4, 2014.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2014, GameStop expects comparable store sales to range from +12.0% to +19.0%.
Diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $0.12 to $0.20.
For fiscal year 2014, the company is maintaining its previously announced full year diluted earnings per share guidance range of $3.40 to $3.70. Full year comparable store sales are expected to range from +6.0% to +12.0%.
A conference call is scheduled for May 22, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. CDT to discuss the company’s financial results. The phone number for the call is 1-888-244-2430 and the pass code is 8959711. This call can also be accessed at GameStop Corp.’s investor relations home page at http://investor.GameStop.com/ .
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 company, is a global, multichannel video game, consumer electronics and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates more than 6,600 stores across 15 countries. The company’s consumer product network also includes www.gamestop.com ; www.Kongregate.com , a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer ® magazine, the world’s leading print and digital video game publication; and www.buymytronics.com , an online consumer electronics trade-in platform. In addition, our Technology Brands segment includes our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket stores. Simply Mac, www.simplymac.com , operates 23 stores, selling the full line of Apple products, including laptops, tablets, smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty and repair services. Spring Mobile, http://springmobile.com , sells post-paid AT&T services and wireless products through its 210 AT&T branded stores. Cricket Wireless, www.cricketwireless.com , is a new AT&T brand offering pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories. We operate 37 Cricket stores in select markets throughout the United States.
Contact:
Matt Hodges
Vice President,
Public & Investor Relations
GameStop
817-424-2130
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