Calavo Growers Inc. Q2 Profit Increases, But Misses Estimates

Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW) reported earnings for its second quarter that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line came in at $6.85 million, or $0.38 per share. This compares with $6.06 million, or $0.34 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Calavo Growers Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $7.14 million or $0.40 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.53 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 3.3% to $190.546 million from $184.383 million last year.

Calavo Growers Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $6.85 Mln. vs. $6.06 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.38 vs. $0.34 last year.
-Revenue: $190.546 Mln vs. $184.383 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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