Chemical Financial Q3 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Chemical Financial Corp. (CHFC) Monday reported third-quarter profit of $15.0 million or $0.53 per diluted share, up from $13.1 million or $0.48 per share in the same period last year.

On average, four analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.49 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net-interest income increased to $49.3 million from $46.9 million last year. Net-interest margin was 3.58 percent, compared to 3.60 percent last year. Non-interest income totaled $14.6 million, up from $12.7 million last year.