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Signet Jewelers Q4 EPS beats; announces $350M cost out, raises buyback and dividend
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD
2024-FY EPS reported
$15.01
revenue$7,171,100,000
- Q4 total sales $2.5B, down 6.3% YoY; same store sales down 9.6%.
- GAAP diluted EPS $11.75 (incl. $4.94 deferred tax benefit); non-GAAP diluted EPS $6.73.
- Announces $350M cost out initiative over next 3 years; expects $150M-$180M savings in FY2025.
- Share repurchase authorization raised to $850M (from ~$650M); common dividend increased 26%.
- Cash $1.4B; free cash flow exceeded $600M for 4th consecutive year excluding legal settlements.