Core Laboratories Q4 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Core Laboratories NV (CLB) Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $64.72 million or $1.42 per share, up from $54.80 million or $1.17 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $1.41 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $276.28 million from $254.46 million last year. Analysts expected revenues of $279.19 million.

Looking ahead to the first quarter, the company has forecast revenues in a range of $280 million to $286 million. Analysts currently expect first-quarter revenues of $281.38 million.