Anthem Q2 Net Income Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Anthem, Inc. (ANTM) reported second quarter net income of $859.1 million, or $3.13 per share. These results included net gains of $0.03 per share. Net income in the second quarter of 2014 was $731.1 million, or $2.56 per share. Excluding the items, adjusted net income was $3.10 per share in the second quarter of 2015.

On average, 18 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $2.75 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total operating revenue increased to $19.76 billion from $18.23 billion, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $19.63 billion for the quarter.

For full year 2015, Anthem expects: net income to be greater than $9.55 per share, including greater than $0.45 per share of net unfavorable items. Excluding these items, adjusted net income is expected to be greater than $10.00 per share. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $10.10.