Atmos Energy Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Atmos Energy Corp. (ATO) Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $38.77 million or $0.42 per share, up from $31.13 million or $0.34 per share in the same period last year.

Earnings from continuing operations totaled $33.47 million or $0.42 per share.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter was $39.4 million or $0.42 per share. On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn 0.37 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Looking ahead, the company currently projects full-year adjusted earnings in the range of $2.45 to $2.55 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year earnings of $2.50 per share.