Aaron's Inc. (AAN) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.40 after the close Thursday, compared to $0.38 in the previous year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.43. The company expects to report first quarter EPS of $0.58 to $0.62 and between $1.88 and $2.04 for the full year 2012. The consensus estimates are for EPS of $0.61 and $1.97.
Aaron's Inc. has spiked sharply to the upside Friday morning and is currently higher by 2.72 at $31.47 on above average volume. The stock has broken out past resistance and has set a new high for the year.
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