Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Earnings Fall 24% In Q4

(RTTNews) - Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) revealed a profit for fourth quarter that fell from last year.

The company said its profit dropped to $133.72 million, or $1.02 per share. This was lower than $175.32 million, or $1.35 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.07 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 4.3% to $888.70 million. This was up from $851.75 million last year.

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $133.72 Mln. vs. $175.32 Mln. last year. -Earnings Decline (Y-o-Y): -23.7% -EPS (Q4): $1.02 vs. $1.35 last year. -EPS Decline (Y-o-Y): -24.4% -Analysts Estimate: $1.07 -Revenue (Q4): $888.70 Mln vs. $851.75 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 4.3%