Brady Corporation Q2 Profit Decreases, Misses Estimates

Brady Corporation (BRC) released earnings for second quarter that decreased from the same period last year and missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $40.33 million, or $0.83 per share. This compares with $43.63 million, or $0.90 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Brady Corporation reported adjusted earnings of $48.12 million or $1.00 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.03 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 10.6% to $356.68 million from $322.62 million last year.

Brady Corporation earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $40.33 Mln. vs. $43.63 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.83 vs. $0.90 last year.
-Revenue: $356.68 Mln vs. $322.62 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $4.45 to $4.70

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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