Power Integrations Inc. Q2 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Power Integrations Inc. (POWI) released earnings for second quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line came in at $4.8 million, or $0.09 per share. This compares with $14.8 million, or $0.26 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Excluding items, Power Integrations Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $15.9 million or $0.28 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.26 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 13.8% to $106.2 million from $123.2 million last year.

Power Integrations Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q2): $4.8 Mln. vs. $14.8 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q2): $0.09 vs. $0.26 last year.
-Revenue (Q2): $106.2 Mln vs. $123.2 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter revenue guidance: $110-$120 Mln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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