Benchmark Electronics Inc Q4 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

Benchmark Electronics Inc (BHE) reported earnings for its fourth quarter that increased from the same period last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $18.42 million, or $0.50 per share. This compares with $17.55 million, or $0.49 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Benchmark Electronics Inc reported adjusted earnings of $22 million or $0.61 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.56 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 5.0% to $656.89 million from $691.35 million last year.

Benchmark Electronics Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $18.42 Mln. vs. $17.55 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.50 vs. $0.49 last year.
-Revenue: $656.89 Mln vs. $691.35 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.48 - $0.54
Next quarter revenue guidance: $620-$660 mln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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