Armstrong World Industries Inc. Q3 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI) announced earnings for its third quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line came in at $76.9 million, or $1.75 per share. This compares with $69.5 million, or $1.56 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, Armstrong World Industries Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $79 million or $1.81 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.75 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 11.3% to $386.6 million from $347.3 million last year.

Armstrong World Industries Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $76.9 Mln. vs. $69.5 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $1.75 vs. $1.56 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $386.6 Mln vs. $347.3 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $6.15 to $6.25
Full year revenue guidance: $1.420to$1.435 Bln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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