Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Q2 Earnings Rise 7%

(RTTNews) - Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) released a profit for its second quarter that rose compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line rose to $205.12 million, or $1.58 per share. This was up from $191.29 million, or $1.47 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.50 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 21.9% to $892.77 million. This was up from $732.10 million last year.

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $205.12 Mln. vs. $191.29 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 7.2% -EPS (Q2): $1.58 vs. $1.47 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 7.5% -Analysts Estimate: $1.50 -Revenue (Q2): $892.77 Mln vs. $732.10 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 21.9%