Louisiana Pacific Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Louisiana Pacific (LPX) released earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $91 million, or $1.30 per share. This compares with $108 million, or $1.48 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Louisiana Pacific reported adjusted earnings of $89 million or $1.27 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.18 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue held steady at $724 million

Louisiana Pacific earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $91 Mln. vs. $108 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $1.30 vs. $1.48 last year.
-Revenue: $724 Mln vs. $724 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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