Alliance Data Systems Corporation Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2016; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2017
For the year, the company's revenue was $7,138.1 million compared to $6,439.7 million a year ago. Operating income was $1,265.5 million compared to $1,261.9 million a year ago. Income before income tax was $837.0 million compared to $931.7 million a year ago. Net income was $517.6 million compared to $605.4 million a year ago. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $515.8 million compared to $596.5 million a year ago. Diluted net income attributable to common stockholders was $7.34 compared to $8.85 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $2,088.4 million compared to $1,705.8 million a year ago. Capital expenditures was $207.0 million compared to $191.7 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA, net of funding costs and non-controlling interest was $1,880.0 million compared to $1,728.3 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $2,095.8 million compared to $1,909.9 million a year ago. Core earnings was $1,000.0 million compared to $959.3 million a year ago. Core earnings attributable to common stockholders was $996.0 million compared to $937.4 million a year ago. Core earnings attributable to common stockholders per share - diluted was $16.92 compared to $15.05 a year ago.
Annual guidance is for revenue of $7.7 billion and core EPS of $18.50.