NutriSystem Inc. Announces 33% Rise In Q2 Profit

(RTTNews) - NutriSystem Inc. (NTRI) revealed a profit for its second quarter that rose compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line rose to $16.12 million, or $0.54 per share. This was higher than $12.09 million, or $0.41 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.50 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 15.0% to $149.82 million. This was up from $130.26 million last year.

NutriSystem Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $16.12 Mln. vs. $12.09 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 33.3% -EPS (Q2): $0.54 vs. $0.41 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 31.7% -Analysts Estimate: $0.50 -Revenue (Q2): $149.82 Mln vs. $130.26 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 15.0%

-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.28 - $0.33 Full year EPS guidance: $1.19 - $1.27