The company’s overall comps rose 3.6 percent, and each division saw increases:

 

– Its U.K. division, which until recently had been considered a laggard, saw same-store sales rise an impressive 6.2 percent.

 

– The recently acquired Zale division enjoyed an also-impressive 5.6 percent rise.

 

– And its Sterling division (Kay, Jared, and regional brands) saw a 2.3 percent comp increase, its 22nd consecutive quarterly comp increase.

 

The company also saw a 25.6 percent increase in earnings per share. It will also repurchase $21.9 million in stock.