Saks Incorporated's( SKS , Analyst Report ) first quarter 2012 earnings of 19 cents per share increased from the year ago earnings of 17 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter of 2012 was 18 cents. Results were driven by robust operating performance, strong same store sales growth and gross margin expansion. 
Share:  Saks Incorporated's( <span class="company">SKS</span> , Analyst Report ) first quarter 2012 earnings of 19 cents per share increased from the year ago earnings of 17 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter of 2012 was 18 cents. Results were driven by robust operating performance, strong same store sales growth and gross margin expansion. Tweet this   read full story

Earnings at the New York, NY, based firm were in line with forecasts, at $0.18 per share, or $32.1 million. "Year over year first quarter sales growth was solid but not as robust as in prior quarters," Saks Chief Executive Stephen Sadove said. "While we continue to see overall growth in the business, certain areas experienced a deceleration in sales." . 
Share:  Earnings at the New York, NY, based firm were in line with forecasts, at $0.18 per share, or $32.1 million. <span class="sent">"Year over year first quarter sales growth was solid but not as robust as in prior quarters," <span class="company">Saks</span> Chief Executive <span class="analyst">Stephen Sadove</span> said.</span> "While we continue to see overall growth in the business, certain areas experienced a deceleration in sales." . Tweet this   read full story

Saks Incorporated (SKS): Operates fashion retail stores in the United States. Market cap at $1.74B, most recent closing price at $10.85. P/FCF at 9.15. Takeover/LBO rumor sourced from Seeking Alpha. MRQ net profit margin at 4.% vs. 2.88% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.435 vs. 0.404 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.764 vs. 1.842 y/y. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Saks Incorporated (SKS): Operates fashion retail stores in the United States. Market cap at $1.74B, most recent closing price at $10.85. P/FCF at 9.15. Takeover/LBO rumor sourced from Seeking Alpha. MRQ net profit margin at 4.% vs. 2.88% y/y. MRQ sales/assets at 0.435 vs. 0.404 y/y. MRQ assets/equity at 1.764 vs. 1.842 y/y.</span> Tweet this   read full story