Stewart Information Services Corp Q3 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) released earnings for its third quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $30.1 million, or $1.07 per share. This compares with $14.0 million, or $0.51 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, Stewart Information Services Corp reported adjusted earnings of $33.1 million or $1.17 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.04 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 11.0% to $667.9 million from $601.7 million last year.

Stewart Information Services Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $30.1 Mln. vs. $14.0 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $1.07 vs. $0.51 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $667.9 Mln vs. $601.7 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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