Amkor Technology Inc. Reveals Rise In Q1 Bottom Line, Beats estimates

Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR) reported earnings for its first quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $59 million, or $0.24 per share. This compares with $45 million, or $0.18 per share, in last year's first quarter.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.11 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 6.7% to $1.4 billion from $1.5 billion last year.

Amkor Technology Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q1): $59 Mln. vs. $45 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $0.24 vs. $0.18 last year.
-Revenue (Q1): $1.4 Bln vs. $1.5 Bln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.14-$0.30
Next quarter revenue guidance: $1.4-$1.5 Billion

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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