IDEX Q4 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - IDEX Corporation (IEX) reported fourth-quarter net income of $61.62 million or $0.77 per share, compared to $67.56 million or $0.82 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.89, for the quarter.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.87 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net sales increased to $523.90 million from $520.62 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $535.52 million for the quarter.

In 2015, the company anticipates full-year EPS of $3.65 to $3.75. Analysts expect the company to report 2015 earnings per share of $3.82.

The company anticipates first quarter EPS in the range of 81 to 83 cents. Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter earnings per share of $0.93.