Federal Signal Corp Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Federal Signal Corp (FSS) released earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $46.3 million, or $0.75 per share. This compares with $51.6 million, or $0.84 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Federal Signal Corp reported adjusted earnings of $47.0 million or $0.76 per share for the period.

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 rose 9.2% to $463.8 million from $424.9 million last year.

Federal Signal Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $46.3 Mln. vs. $51.6 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.75 vs. $0.84 last year.
-Revenue: $463.8 Mln vs. $424.9 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $3.63 - $3.90
Full year revenue guidance: $2.02 - $2.10 Bln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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