MWI Veterinary Supply (MWIV) reported first quarter EPS of $1.05 Thursday morning, compared to $0.87 in the previous year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.93. The company also increased its full year 2012 EPS forecast to between $3.85 and $4.00, from prior expectations of $3.70 to $3.90. The consensus estimate is for EPS of $3.84.
MWI Veterinary Supply gapped open higher Thursday and has continued to rise in early trade. Shares are now up 8.92 at $90.59. The stock has climbed past resistance and has set a new high for the year.
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