National Fuel Gas Co. Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG) reported earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $44.99 million, or $0.49 per share. This compares with $133.02 million, or $1.44 per share, last year.

Excluding items, National Fuel Gas Co. reported adjusted earnings of $151.94 million or $1.66 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.56 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 4.6% to $549.48 million from $525.36 million last year.

National Fuel Gas Co. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $44.99 Mln. vs. $133.02 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.49 vs. $1.44 last year.
-Revenue: $549.48 Mln vs. $525.36 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $6.50 to $7.00

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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