Blockbuster Reports 1Q Earnings

Blockbuster Reports 1Q Earnings
May 23, 2008

Dallas-based Blockbuster Inc. reported net income of $45.4 million for the first quarter ending April 6, 2008, compared to a net loss of $49 million for the same time period last year. Total revenues declined 5.4 percent to $1.39 billion, versus $1.47 billion; while domestic same-store sales rose 2.9 percent and international same-store sales dropped 1.5 percent. Total gross profit declined to $741.7 million, with domestic gross profit remaining flat at $519.6 million. Operating income was $70.2 million, compared to a loss of $19.4 million last year. Blockbuster operates more than 7,700 stores throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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