ARMONK (dpa-AFX) - International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) revealed earnings for third quarter that dropped from last year.
The company said its earnings declined to $3.15 billion, or $3.29 per share. This was down from $3.27 billion, or $3.34 per share, in last year's third quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $3.24 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company said revenue for the quarter fell 0.3% to $19.23 billion. This was down from $19.28 billion last year.
International Business Machines Corp. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q3): $3.15 Bln. vs. $3.27 Bln. last year. -Earnings Decline (Y-o-Y): -3.7% -EPS (Q3): $3.29 vs. $3.34 last year. -EPS Decline (Y-o-Y): -1.5% -Analysts Estimate: $3.24 -Revenue (Q3): $19.23 Bln vs. $19.28 Bln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): -0.3%
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $13.50
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