j2 Global, Inc. Q3 Income Climbs 8%

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

The company said its bottom line advanced to $65.21 million, or $1.34 per share. This was up from $60.66 million, or $1.25 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.25 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 30.2% to $273.62 million. This was up from $210.12 million last year.

j2 Global, Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $65.21 Mln. vs. $60.66 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 7.5% -EPS (Q3): $1.34 vs. $1.25 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 7.2% -Analysts Estimate: $1.25 -Revenue (Q3): $273.62 Mln vs. $210.12 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 30.2%