Shutterstock, Inc Q3 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Shutterstock, Inc (SSTK) released earnings for third quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $17.6 million, or $0.50 per share. This compares with $28.4 million, or $0.79 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, Shutterstock, Inc reported adjusted earnings of $46.4 million or $1.31 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.13 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 7.5% to $250.6 million from $233.2 million last year.

Shutterstock, Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $17.6 Mln. vs. $28.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $0.50 vs. $0.79 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $250.6 Mln vs. $233.2 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: Adj: $4.22 - $4.31
Full year revenue guidance: $935 mln - $940 mln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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