Genesee & Wyoming Q3 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWR) Friday reported higher earnings for the third quarter, as revenues grew 7.8 percent year-over-year. Net income available to shareholders rose to $72.65 million or $1.27 per share from $65.68 million or $1.16 per share a year ago. Excluding certain items, the company's earnings totaled $1.21 per share. On average, 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.17 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Total operating revenues increased to $432.5 million from $401.4 million, while analysts expected revenue of $426.09 million.