Signet Jewelers Swings to Profit, Raises Guidance and Signs $1 Billion Credit Deal

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Signet Jewelers Limited reported second-quarter net profit of more than $52 million, reversing a net loss of over $9 million a year earlier, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.19 beating analyst estimates of $1.72 and sending shares up as much as 24%. The parent of Kay Jewelers, Zales, and Jared raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $10.45-$12.15 from $9.20-$11.00, its second increase this fiscal year, and announced a $125 million accelerated share repurchase program. Same-store sales rose 2.2%, beating Wall Street's 1.9% expectation, while adjusted operating margin expanded 140 basis points to 7%, though second-quarter revenue slipped slightly to $1.53 billion. Signet also extended its consumer credit partnership with Bread Financial through 2035, a deal it said includes new profit-sharing terms expected to generate more than $1 billion in incremental value over time. Fashion jewelry sales declined 1%, with weakness at Banter and in lower-priced metal pieces, offset by stronger bridal and timepiece sales.

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Signet Jewelers Ltd
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Signet swung to a $52M profit, beat EPS estimates, raised full-year guidance, and announced a $125M accelerated share repurchase

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Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
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▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Signet extended its consumer credit partnership with Bread Financial through 2035 with new profit-sharing terms worth over $1 billion in incremental value

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