Silgan Holdings Inc. Q4 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) announced earnings for fourth quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $45.1 million, or $0.42 per share. This compares with $64.4 million, or $0.60 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Silgan Holdings Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $90.8 million or $0.85 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.82 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 5.3% to $1.411 billion from $1.340 billion last year.

Silgan Holdings Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $45.1 Mln. vs. $64.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.42 vs. $0.60 last year.
-Revenue: $1.411 Bln vs. $1.340 Bln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.74 to $0.84

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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