Franklin Electric Co Inc Q1 Profit Drops, Misses Estimates

Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE) released earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year and missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $30.96 million, or $0.67 per share. This compares with $32.95 million, or $0.70 per share, last year.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.73 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 1.2% to $455.24 million from $460.90 million last year.

Franklin Electric Co Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $30.96 Mln. vs. $32.95 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.67 vs. $0.70 last year.
-Revenue: $455.24 Mln vs. $460.90 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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