j2 Global, Inc. Earnings Climb 27% In Q3

(RTTNews) - j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM) announced a profit for its third quarter that climbed compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line advanced to $50.71 million, or $1.04 per share. This was higher than $39.88 million, or $0.83 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.01 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 16.8% to $178.70 million. This was up from $153.02 million last year.

j2 Global, Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $50.71 Mln. vs. $39.88 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 27.2% -EPS (Q3): $1.04 vs. $0.83 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 25.3% -Analysts Estimate: $1.01 -Revenue (Q3): $178.70 Mln vs. $153.02 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 16.8%

-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $3.73 - $4.13 Full year revenue guidance: $690 - $724 Mln