11/19/2009-Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) reported Q3 EPS of $0.16, topping consensus estimates of $0.09.

Revenues in the quarter rose 7.1% to $989.8 million, and came in ahead of consensus estimates of $961.5 million.

Dick's said consolidated same store sales increased 1.9%.

Dick's sees Q4 EPS of $0.41 - $0.46 (vs. consensus estimates of $0.57). Comparable store sales are expected to decrease approximately 6 to 4% compared to an 8.6% decrease in the fourth quarter last year.

The company boosted its full-year 2009 EPS guidance to $1.04 to $1.09 (vs. consensus estimates of $1.13) up from its previously issued guidance of $1.02 to $1.07. Comparable store sales are currently expected to decrease approximately 4 to 3% compared to a 4.8% decrease in 2008.

Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO said, "Our estimates also recognize the continued uncertain consumer environment, particularly as we head into our largest quarter of the year."

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