Proto Labs Inc Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) reported earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $3.59 million, or $0.15 per share. This compares with $5.26 million, or $0.20 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Proto Labs Inc reported adjusted earnings of $8.08 million or $0.33 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.29 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 1.3% to $126.20 million from $127.89 million last year.

Proto Labs Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $3.59 Mln. vs. $5.26 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.15 vs. $0.20 last year.
-Revenue: $126.20 Mln vs. $127.89 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.30 - $0.38

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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