WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) Monday reported third-quarter consolidated earnings of $63.8 million or $0.34 per share, compared to $60.8 million or $0.32 per share in the third quarter last year.
On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $0.36 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude one-time items.
Operating revenues for the quarter was $1.152 billion compared to $1.126 billion last year. Analysts estimated revenues of $1.14 billion for the quarter.
Looking forward, the company backed its full year earnings guidance range of $1.05 to $1.15 per share.
Analysts currently estimate earnings of $1.19 per share for the full year.
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