The Children's Place Inc. Bottom Line Climbs 44% In Q4

(RTTNews) - The Children's Place Inc. (PLCE) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that advanced compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line totaled $34.63 million, or $1.88 per share. This was up from $24.07 million, or $1.19 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.59 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 4.5% to $520.77 million. This was up from $498.54 million last year.

The Children's Place Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $34.63 Mln. vs. $24.07 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 43.9% -EPS (Q4): $1.88 vs. $1.19 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 58.0% -Analysts Estimate: $1.59 -Revenue (Q4): $520.77 Mln vs. $498.54 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 4.5%

-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $1.53 - $1.63 Full year EPS guidance: $6.50 - $6.65