j2 Global, Inc. Bottom Line Climbs In Q4

(RTTNews) - j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM) announced a profit for its fourth quarter that advanced compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line rose to $87.3 million, or $1.79 per share. This was up from $72.2 million, or $1.49 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.79 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 25.7% to $316.4 million. This was up from $251.8 million last year.

j2 Global, Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $87.3 Mln. vs. $72.2 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 20.9% -EPS (Q4): $1.79 vs. $1.49 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 20.1% -Analysts Estimate: $1.79 -Revenue (Q4): $316.4 Mln vs. $251.8 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 25.7%