Olin Q4 Profit Down - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Olin Corp. (OLN) Monday reported fourth-quarter profit of $24.7 million or $0.31 per share, down from $34.6 million or $0.43 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 12 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.31 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Sales decreased to $562.1 million from $587.6 million last year. Analysts expected sales of $586.46 million.

Looking ahead to the first quarter, the company has forecast earnings in the range of $0.30 to $0.35 per share. Analysts currently expect first-quarter earnings of $0.46 per share.