WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) revealed a profit for its fourth quarter that advanced from the same period last year.
The company's earnings came in at $192.75 million, or $7.84 per share. This compares with $181.19 million, or $7.11 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $7.68 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 3.2% to $843.97 million from $817.92 million last year.
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. earnings at a glance:
-EPS (Q4): $7.78 vs. $6.85 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $7.68 -Revenue (Q4): $843.97 Mln vs. $817.92 Mln last year.
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