j2 Global, Inc. Reveals 14% Gain In Q4 Earnings

(RTTNews) - j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM) revealed earnings for its fourth quarter that increased compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line advanced to $72.2 million, or $1.49 per share. This was higher than $63.1 million, or $1.29 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.43 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 22.9% to $251.8 million. This was up from $204.8 million last year.

j2 Global, Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $72.2 Mln. vs. $63.1 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 14.4% -EPS (Q4): $1.49 vs. $1.29 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 15.5% -Analysts Estimate: $1.43 -Revenue (Q4): $251.8 Mln vs. $204.8 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 22.9%