United Stationers Q3 Profit Decreases - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - United Stationers Inc. (USTR), a leading supplier of business essentials in North America, reported third-quarter net income of $38.2 million, or $0.98 per share, compared to $40.5 million, or $1.01 per share in the prior-year period.

On average, six analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.99 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net sales increased 6.2 percent to $1.42 billion compared to the third quarter of last year. Analysts expected revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter.