Hillenbrand Inc.’s first-quarter profit slips on costs
Batesville-based casket manufacturer Hillenbrand Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 8 percent as an increase in sales was offset by higher costs.
Batesville-based casket manufacturer Hillenbrand Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 8 percent as an increase in sales was offset by higher costs.
The wireless phone distributor said revenue in the fourth quarter was $1.1 billion, an increase of 24 percent over the same period of 2009.
Sales for the fourth quarter were $4.1 billion, up 22 percent from the same period in 2009. Quarterly profit of $362 million, or $1.84 per share, exceeded analyst expectations.
A rise in large orders enabled the business-communications software firm to more than double profit to more than $10.4 million in the fourth quarter. Revenue leaped 41 percent, to $50.7 million.
Duke Realty Corp. reported a fourth-quarter profit almost 70 percent above last year's figure as it closed out its best leasing year since 2007 and finished with its highest annual portfolio occupancy rate since 2004.
Excluding special charges, WellPoint’s profit fell 2 percent to $524.7 million in the fourth quarter from $536 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. But earnings per share improved thanks to stock buybacks.
The Indianapolis-based trucking company reported revenue of $133.1 million, up 4.6 percent from the same quarter of 2009. Profit rose to $2.9 million from $1 million.
Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics' fourth-quarter profit tumbled 71 percent, but shares rose Monday after the company predicted that the economic recovery would fuel greater industrial demand.
Shares of ITT Educational Services Inc. rose the most in a year Thursday after the for-profit educator reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates.
Emmis Communications’ share price soared 42 percent on Wednesday, a day after the company reiterated that it is “actively pursuing” the sale of some assets. CEO Jeff Smulyan says it's impossible to call a station sale imminent, but shares gained another 13 percent on Thursday.
Indianapolis-based machine tool maker lost $1.1 million in the fourth quarter and $5.7 million in fiscal 2010.
The Indianapolis-based media company suffered a loss in the fiscal third quarter despite a 3-percent rise in revenue.
Indianapolis-based business-communications software firm said it is expecting higher profit and revenue for both the fourth quarter and fiscal 2010. Lucrative product orders in the fourth quarter should help boost earnings.
The Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer attributed its lower outlook to weak demand for new video technology products. Sales of LED and 3-D televisions were less than expected while sales of lower-priced TVs were higher than anticipated.
The company said on Tuesday sales at stores open more than a year rose 4.5 percent from Nov. 28 through Dec. 19 compared to the same period a year ago.
Athletic shoe store chain The Finish Line Inc. said Tuesday that its fiscal third-quarter profit skidded 37 percent as a one-time leg up from a tax windfall last year was not repeated. Revenue rose 9 percent.
Costs related to discontinued operations prompted the loss for Noble Roman’s, which is shelving its traditional store model in favor of offering its products in convenience and grocery stores.
HHGregg Inc.’s profit in its fiscal second quarter fell 20.4 percent from a year ago while expansion boosted revenue 45 percent.
Indianapolis airline plans a public offering of 12 million shares of common stock that could raise $100 million or more.
The auction company had revenue of $445.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, a 4-percent increase from same quarter of 2009. Profit tripled, to $25.6 million.