Randgold Resources (GOLD, RRS.L) reported fourth quarter profit attributable to owners of the parent of US$32.08 million or US$0.35 per share, compared to US$9.12 million or US$0.12 per share last year.
On average, 5 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report earnings of US$0.23 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
Total revenues rose to US$138.63 million from US$78.06 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
Two analysts estimated revenues of US$114.70 million.
Separately, Randgold Resources has declared an annual dividend for the year ended 31 December 2009 of US$0.17 per share. The dividend payment will be made on 18 March 2010 to shareholders on the register on 26 February 2010.
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