Alliance Data Systems Tops Views, But Stock Sinks
Shares of Alliance Data Systems (ADS) moved lower in early trading after the provider of transaction, credit and marketing services topped quarterly earnings views but guided 2015 EPS on the low end of consensus. Reporting before the open Thursday, Alliance — which manages loyalty and rewards programs for retailers and other clients — posted Q4 earnings of $3.45 a share. That’s up 44% from the prior year and 13 cents above consensus analyst views.