DSW Inc. reported first-quarter earnings increased four-fold to $30.2 million, or 67 cents a share, from 16 cents, a year ago. Sales grew to $449.5 million from $385.8 million. Same store sales increased 16.2% versus a decrease of 4.7% last year. 

Fiscal 2010 Annual Outlook

The company reiterated its estimate of an increase in annual comparable store sales of approximately 6% to 8% and annual diluted earnings per share of approximately $1.65 to $1.75 for fiscal 2010.  The estimated year-over-year earnings increase is expected to occur in the first six months of fiscal 2010.  The second half performance implied in the guidance recognizes the more challenging last year comparisons for both sales growth and merchandise margins.

As of May 25, 2010, DSW operated 311 stores in 39 states and operated an e-commerce site, www.dsw.com.

DSW INC.


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS


(In thousands)


(Unaudited)







May 1,

January 30,



2010

2010






ASSETS




Cash and equivalents

$141,863

$125,020


Short-term investments

152,358

164,265


Accounts receivable, net

6,195

5,529


Inventories

286,657

262,284


Prepaid expenses and other
current assets

21,064

20,762


Deferred income taxes

30,542

29,130


Total current assets

638,679

606,990






Property and equipment, net

204,038

206,424


Goodwill

25,899

25,899


Other assets

18,180

11,443


Total assets

$886,796

$850,756