Express Scripts Holding Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Express Scripts Holding Co. (ESRX) Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $442.2 million or $0.54 per share, up from $391.4 million or $0.47 per share in the same period last year.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter was $1.08 per share. On average, 22 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $1.08 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues dropped to $25.92 billion from $26.76 billion last year. Analysts expected revenues of $25.02 billion for the quarter.

Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, the company has forecast adjusted earnings in the range of $1.09 to $1.13 per share. Analysts currently expect fourth-quarter earnings of $1.12 per share.

For the fiscal 2013, the company currently projects adjusted earnings in the range of $4.30 to $4.34 per share, compared to its previous guidance range of $4.26 to $4.34 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year earnings of $4.31 per share.