Lancaster Colony Corp Reports Climb In Q3 Profit, But Misses Estimates

Lancaster Colony Corp (LANC) reported earnings for its third quarter that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line came in at $41.1 million, or $1.49 per share. This compares with $28.4 million, or $1.03 per share, last year.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.58 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 2.9% to $457.8 million from $471.4 million last year.

Lancaster Colony Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $41.1 Mln. vs. $28.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $1.49 vs. $1.03 last year.
-Revenue: $457.8 Mln vs. $471.4 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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