Genesee & Wyoming Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWR) Tuesday said fourth-quarter net income available to shareholders rose to $87.4 million or $1.53 per share from $58.3 million or $1.03 per share a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.12, for the quarter.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.19 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total operating revenues increased 6.1% to $415.63 million from $391.67 million in the prior year quarter, while ten analysts expected revenue of $417.18 million.