Robust Earnings, Financial Outlook, Expanded Credit Facility, Donations, Extended Partnerships, and Store Launches - Analyst Notes on GameStop, Conn's, Kohl's, Life Time, and Hibbett Sports

NEW YORK, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), Conn's Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS), Life Time Fitness Inc. (NYSE: LTM), and Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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GameStop Corp. Analyst Notes 

On March 27, 2014, GameStop Corp. (GameStop) reported its Q4 FY 2013 and FY 2013 financial results (period ended February 1, 2014). For Q4 FY 2013, the Company reported total global sales of $3.68 billion, up 3.4% YoY. Net earnings for the quarter were $220.5 million compared to $261.1 million in Q4 FY 2012. Diluted EPS was $1.89 compared to $2.15 in Q4 FY 2012. For FY 2013, global sales totaled $9.04 billion, up 1.7% YoY. Net earnings for the year were $354.2 million compared to a net loss of $269.7 million in fiscal 2012. Diluted EPS were $2.99 compared to a loss per share of $2.13 in FY 2012. Paul Raines, CEO, commented, "The launch of new consoles in 2013 marked the return of innovation to the video game category and GameStop's market share increased to an all-time high. Our emerging digital and mobile businesses, which did not exist three years ago, surpassed $1 billion of revenue. As we push forward into 2014, both the re-energized video game category and our new Technology Brands business unit provide us with solid growth opportunities in the consumer electronics and wireless markets." For FY 2014, the Company anticipates diluted EPS of $3.40 to $3.70 and total sales growth of 8.0% to 14.0% YoY. The full analyst notes on GameStop Corp. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/GME/report.pdf

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Conn's Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 27, 2014, Conn's Inc. (Conn's) announced the completed expansion of its revolving credit facility that matures November 2017 and that the Bank of Texas has joined the facility. The Company has increased the asset-based syndicated loan facility $30 million to $880 million with the additional financial partner and increased commitment levels within the existing syndicate of banks. The full analyst notes on Conn's Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/CONN/report.pdf

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Kohl's Corp. Analyst Notes 

On March 25, 2014, Kohl's Department Stores (Kohl's) announced that it has made over $1.7 million donation together through Kohl's Cares®, its philanthropic platform, to the American Cancer Society and the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, continuing its partnerships with both organizations. The Company has made a $1 million donation to the American Cancer Society to help sustain the current Kohl's Breast Health for Women program, fund a breast cancer survivor health guide, and expand the Community Health Worker Program over the next year. An additional $710,000 donation to the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen aims to continue the Kohl's Conversations for the Cure program and fund the creation of Conversations on the Go and a Kohl's Conversations for the Cure webinar over the next year. The full analyst notes on Kohl's Corp. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/KSS/report.pdf

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Life Time Fitness Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 20, 2014, Life Time Fitness Inc. (Life Time) announced that it has extended its partnership with Athleta as the title sponsor of the premier athletic event series for women. Athleta is the premier fitness fashion brand for women who see being healthy and fit as vital to life. Athleta Esprit de She - The Spirit of Her Race Series has announced its 2014 season and the series spans seven states and 12 cities. It will feature fitness-inspired happy hour 5k and 10k runs, cycle tours, duathlons and triathlons. "Athleta is thrilled to once again be the title sponsor of the Athleta Esprit de She race series," said Tess Roering, VP of Marketing and Creative, Athleta. "We love to see women come together to take on a new challenge in a supportive, fun environment. Athleta is excited to partner with Esprit de She to help women push their limits and achieve their goals." The full analyst notes on Life Time Fitness Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/LTM/report.pdf

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Hibbett Sports, Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 21, 2014, Hibbett Sports, Inc. (Hibbett Sports) announced that Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. has opened its newest store located in Mitchell, SD. Jeff Rosenthal, President and CEO of Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. commented, "This convenient new location is a win-win for our company and the Mitchell community. We are very excited to serve the customers in this area." The new store opened on March 21, 2014 at 2207 South Mentzer Street in Menard's Shopping Center. The full analyst notes on Hibbett Sports, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/HIBB/report.pdf

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