Exterran Q3 Profit From Cont. Ops Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Exterran Holdings, Inc. (EXH) Tuesday said third-quarter profit declined sharply, as the previous year included hefty income from discontinued operations.

Net income attributable to Exterran stockholders plunged to $41.0 million or $0.62 per share from $113.4 million or $1.74 per share in the previous year.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Exterran stockholders increased to $0.36 from $0.04.

Income from discontinued operations was $17.51 million, compared to $110.92 million last year.

On average, 9 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $0.21 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $776.0 million from $718.7 million for the third quarter 2012. Analysts estimated revenues of $825.30 million.