Bally Technologies Q3 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Bally Technologies, Inc. (BYI) Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $27.44 million or $0.70 per share, down from $38.45 million or $0.93 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $1.12 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $338.4 million from $259.1 million last year. Analysts expected revenues of $328.79 million.

Looking ahead, the company currently projects full-year 2014 adjusted earnings in the range of $4.35 to $4.50 per share, up from its previous guidance range of $4.30 to $4.50 per share. Analysts currently expect the company to report full-year earnings of $4.39 per share.