HCI Group Inc. Q4 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

HCI Group Inc. (HCI) revealed earnings for fourth quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $2.58 million, or $0.23 per share. This compares with $38.10 million, or $3.40 per share, last year.

Excluding items, HCI Group Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $5.02 million or $0.31 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn -$2.41 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 0.5% to $161.88 million from $162.67 million last year.

HCI Group Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $2.58 Mln. vs. $38.10 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.23 vs. $3.40 last year.
-Revenue: $161.88 Mln vs. $162.67 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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