Innospec Inc. Q1 Profit Drops, Inline With Estimates

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) released earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year in line with the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $32.8 million, or $1.31 per share. This compares with $41.4 million, or $1.65 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Innospec Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $35.5 million or $1.42 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.42 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 11.9% to $440.8 million from $500.2 million last year.

Innospec Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $32.8 Mln. vs. $41.4 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $1.31 vs. $1.65 last year.
-Revenue: $440.8 Mln vs. $500.2 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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