Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPS) revealed a profit for its third quarter that climbed compared to the same period last year.
The company said its bottom line totaled $217 million, or $1.17 per share. This was higher than $207 million, or $1.08 per share, in last year's third quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.11 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company said revenue for the quarter rose 3.1% to $1.68 billion. This was up from $1.63 billion last year.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q3): $217 Mln. vs. $207 Mln. last year.
-Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 4.8%
-EPS (Q3): $1.17 vs. $1.08 last year.
-EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 8.3%
-Analysts Estimate: $1.11
-Revenue (Q3): $1.68 Bln vs. $1.63 Bln last year.
-Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 3.1%
-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $4.32 - $4.40
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