Benchmark Electronics Inc Q4 Profit Decreases, but beats estimates

Benchmark Electronics Inc (BHE) reported earnings for fourth quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $18 million, or $0.49 per share. This compares with $21 million, or $0.60 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Excluding items, Benchmark Electronics Inc reported adjusted earnings of $21 million or $0.58 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.56 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 8.0% to $691 million from $751 million last year.

Benchmark Electronics Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q4): $18 Mln. vs. $21 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q4): $0.49 vs. $0.60 last year.
-Analyst Estimates: $0.56
-Revenue (Q4): $691 Mln vs. $751 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.42 - $0.48
Next quarter revenue guidance: $625 - $665 mln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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