NutriSystem Inc. Q4 Profit Climbs 6%

(RTTNews) - NutriSystem Inc. (NTRI) released earnings for its fourth quarter that advanced compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line climbed to $5.65 million, or $0.19 per share. This was higher than $5.31 million, or $0.18 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.19 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 13.9% to $90.25 million. This was up from $79.23 million last year.

NutriSystem Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $5.65 Mln. vs. $5.31 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 6.4% -EPS (Q4): $0.19 vs. $0.18 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 5.6% -Analysts Estimate: $0.19 -Revenue (Q4): $90.25 Mln vs. $79.23 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 13.9%

-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.05 - $0.10