Lennox Q4 Profit From Cont. Ops. Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Lennox International Inc. (LII) reported fourth-quarter income from continuing operations of $46.1 million or $1.00 per share, compared to $34.0 million or $0.68 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $1.02, for the quarter.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.99 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net sales increased to $812.8 million from $749.5 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $787.38 million for the quarter.

For 2015, the company reiterated revenue growth of 4-8% at constant currency. The company now expects a negative 3 point impact from foreign exchange on a full-year basis for a revenue growth range of 1-5% at actual currency. The company also reiterated adjusted and GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $5.20-$5.60. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year earnings per share of $5.42.