CHICAGO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack on Tuesday said third- and fourth-quarter earnings will fall short of analysts' average estimates.
The company said it expects third-quarter earnings of 23 cents to 25 cents a share before a gain of 2 cents a share from the sale of certain closed stores. It estimated fourth-quarter profit at 2 cents to 4 cents a share.
Analysts' average estimates are 30 cents a share for the third quarter and 13 cents for the fourth quarter, according to Reuters Research, a unit of Reuters Group Plc.