AMC Networks Inc. Q1 Profit Decreases, Misses Estimates

AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) revealed earnings for first quarter that decreased from last year and missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $18.05 million, or $0.34 per share. This compares with $45.80 million, or $1.03 per share, last year.

Excluding items, AMC Networks Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $29.22 million or $0.52 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.81 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 6.9% to $555.23 million from $596.46 million last year.

AMC Networks Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $18.05 Mln. vs. $45.80 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.34 vs. $1.03 last year.
-Revenue: $555.23 Mln vs. $596.46 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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