UIL Holdings Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - UIL Holdings Corp. (UIL) reported second-quarter net income to company of $17.9 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $12.0 million or $0.23 per share, last year.

On average, eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.29 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Operating revenues rose to $319.07 million, from $282.84 million, last year. Analysts expected revenue of $292.55 million for the quarter.

UIL reaffirmed its consolidated earnings guidance for 2013 of $2.05-$2.25 per share. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year profit per share of $2.18.