j2 Global, Inc. Announces 33% Gain In Q4 Bottom Line

(RTTNews) - j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM) revealed a profit for its fourth quarter that gained ground compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line totaled $63.10 million, or $1.29 per share. This was higher than $47.61 million, or $0.98 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.17 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 22.6% to $204.8 million. This was up from $167.1 million last year.

j2 Global, Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $63.10 Mln. vs. $47.61 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 32.5% -EPS (Q4): $1.29 vs. $0.98 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 31.6% -Analysts Estimate: $1.17 -Revenue (Q4): $204.8 Mln vs. $167.1 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 22.6%