Torchmark Corp. (TMK) revealed earnings for its first quarter that rose from last year.
The company said its bottom line came in at $135.4 million, or $1.10 per share. This was higher than $133.6 million, or $1.01 per share, in last year's first quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.06 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
Torchmark Corp. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q1): $135.4 Mln. vs. $133.6 Mln. last year.
-Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 1.3%
-EPS (Q1): $1.10 vs. $1.01 last year.
-EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 8.9%
-Analysts Estimate: $1.06
-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $4.35 to $4.51
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