Northeast Utilities Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Northeast Utilities (NU) Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $209.5 million or $0.66 per share, up from $207.6 million or $0.66 per share in the same period last year.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter was $216.5 million or $0.69 per share. On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.73 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $1.89 billion from $1.86 billion last year. Analysts expected revenues of $1.89 billion.

Looking ahead, the company has affirmed its full-year 2013 earnings guidance range of $2.45 to $2.60 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year earnings of $2.56 per share.