Towers Watson Q1 Profit From Cont. Ops. Decreases - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Towers Watson (TW), a global professional services company, reported that its first-quarter income from continuing operations decreased to $81.50 million or $1.16 per share from $85.74 million or $1.21 per share, last year. Adjusted income from continuing operations was $92.94 million or $1.32 per share, for the quarter.

On average, 12 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.21 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue were $878.11 million, compared to $809.94 million, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $849.85 million for the quarter.