Graham Holdings Company Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Graham Holdings Company (GHC) reported earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $23.89 million, or $5.45 per share. This compares with $124.38 million, or $27.72 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Graham Holdings Company reported adjusted earnings of $51.01 million or $11.64 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $10.8 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 1.1% to $1.165 billion from $1.152 billion last year.

Graham Holdings Company earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $23.89 Mln. vs. $124.38 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $5.45 vs. $27.72 last year.
-Revenue: $1.165 Bln vs. $1.152 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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