Primerica Q1 Profit From Cont. Ops. Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Primerica Inc. (PRI) reported that its first-quarter income from continuing operations increased to $43.48 million or $0.78 per share, from $38.13 million or $0.64 per share, last year. Total earnings per share was $0.81, compared to $0.65. Net operating income per share was $0.77, in the first quarter of 2014.

On average, six analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.82 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Operating revenues increased by 9% to $324.1 million compared with $296.2 million. Total revenues increased to $324.33 million from $298.45 million. Analysts expected revenue of $331.02 million for the quarter.