Limited Brands Reports 7% Rise In December Same-Store Sales

Limited Brands Inc

reported a 7% rise in its December same-store sales. Analysts were expecting a rise of 5.7%. Limited's total sales climbed to $1.87 billion from $1.79 billion. Limited Brands projects adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.42 to $1.46 per share, versus analysts' estimates of $1.42 per share. Limited Brands shares gained 1.30% to close at $39.66 yesterday.