Tiffany Q2 profit and sales top estimates; to open 10 stores

New York – Profit and revenue for Tiffany & Co. exceeded Wall Street predictions during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Net earnings rose 16% to $124 million from $107 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year, which the retailer attributed to worldwide net sales growth and gross margin improvements.



Worldwide net sales increased 7% to $992.9 million, from $925.9 million. Strong performance in the colored diamond and statement jewelry categories helped drive sales.



During the rest of the fiscal year, Tiffany plans to open 10 company-operated stores and close three existing stores: opening four in the Americas, two in Asia-Pacific, two in Japan, and one each in Europe and Russia, while closing one each in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the United Arab Emirates. Tiffany also increased its net earnings forecast for the fiscal year and expects worldwide net sales growth.