Sykes Enterprises Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (SYKE) reported that its third-quarter net income rose to $14.15 million or $0.33 per share, compared to $8.14 million or $0.19 per share, last year. Non-GAAP income from continuing operations was $22.98 million or $0.39 per share, for the quarter.

On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.28 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $322.14 million, from $280.53 million, last year. Analysts expected revenue of $307.54 million for the quarter.

The company expects its fourth-quarter revenues in the range of $330.0 million to $335.0 million; earnings per share of approximately $0.32 to $0.36; and Non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $0.39 to $0.43. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter profit per share of $0.50 on revenue of $322.25 million.

For the twelve months ending December 31, 2013, the company anticipates: revenues in the range of $1.258 billion to $1.263 billion; earnings per share of approximately $0.93 to $0.97; and Non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of $1.23 to $1.27. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year profit per share of $1.23 on revenue of $1.24 billion.