EnerSys Q1 Profit Down - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - EnerSys (ENS) Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $40.8 million or $0.83 per share, down from $45.8 million or $0.95 per share in the same period last year.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter was $0.83 per share. On average, six analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.81 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Sales improved to $597.3 million from $593.9 million last year. Analysts expected revenues of $592.38 million.

Looking ahead to the second quarter, the company has forecast adjusted earnings in a range of $0.81 to $0.85 per share. Analysts currently expect second-quarter earnings of $0.87 per share.