RPC Inc. Q3 Profit Increases, But Misses Estimates

RPC Inc. (RES) reported earnings for its third quarter that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $18.80 million, or $0.09 per share. This compares with $18.32 million, or $0.08 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, RPC Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $18.80 million or $0.09 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.12 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 2.2% to $337.65 million from $330.42 million last year.

RPC Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $18.80 Mln. vs. $18.32 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $0.09 vs. $0.08 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $337.65 Mln vs. $330.42 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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