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HealthStream Q1 Profit Declines

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4/23/2012 8:20 PM ET

HealthStream Inc. (HSTM: Quote) reported first-quarter net income of $1.4 million or $0.05 per share, down from $1.5 million or $0.07 per share last year

On average, analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $0.06 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue for the quarter rose 28 percent to $23.7 million from $18.5 million a year ago.

Analysts expected revenues of $22.75 million for the quarter. Looking ahead, the company reiterated its previous guidance and anticipates a 21-25 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the full year 2012 compared to the previous year. The company expects a 20-26 percent increase in year-over-year operating income .

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