By Sarah Rabil

Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- DirecTV Group Inc., the largest U.S. satellite-television provider, reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates as it enticed customers to spend more money on high-definition programming. The stock rose.

Earnings were 30 cents a share, exceeding the average of analysts' estimate by 1 cent, after the company bought back shares, according to a statement today. Sales rose 17 percent to $4.88 billion, beating the $4.75 billion average of 10 analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

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