Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Announces 5% Advance In Q3 Bottom Line

(RTTNews) - Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) reported a profit for its third quarter that advanced compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line climbed to $137.63 million, or $1.06 per share. This was higher than $131.34 million, or $0.93 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.98 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 20.4% to $776.12 million. This was up from $644.42 million last year.

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $137.63 Mln. vs. $131.34 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 4.8% -EPS (Q3): $1.06 vs. $0.93 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 14.0% -Analysts Estimate: $0.98 -Revenue (Q3): $776.12 Mln vs. $644.42 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 20.4%