Resources Connection Inc. Earnings Climb In Q3

(RTTNews) - Resources Connection Inc. (RECN) revealed a profit for its third quarter that advanced from the same period last year.

The company's earnings came in at $4.59 million, or $0.14 per share. This compares with $2.88 million, or $0.09 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.15 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 19.9% to $172.41 million from $143.84 million last year.

Resources Connection Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $4.59 Mln. vs. $2.88 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q3): $0.14 vs. $0.09 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $0.15 -Revenue (Q3): $172.41 Mln vs. $143.84 Mln last year.