Express Scripts Holding Q2 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Express Scripts Holding Co. (ESRX) Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $97.1 million or $0.97 per share, up from $88.2 million or $0.87 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 10 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.90 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Gross written premium increased 3 percent to $832.7 million from $809.4 million last year. Investment income totaled $56.4 million, up from $55.7 million last year.

Combined ratio was 83.5 percent, compared to 85.3 percent last year.