Brooks Automation Inc. Bottom Line Advances In Q1

(RTTNews) - Brooks Automation Inc. (BRKS) revealed earnings for its first quarter that gained ground from last year.

The company said its bottom line rose to $22.50 million, or $0.32 per share. This was higher than $17.30 million, or $0.25 per share, in last year's first quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.31 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 18.4% to $189.33 million. This was up from $159.96 million last year.

Brooks Automation Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q1): $22.50 Mln. vs. $17.30 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 30.1% -EPS (Q1): $0.32 vs. $0.25 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 28.0% -Analysts Estimate: $0.31 -Revenue (Q1): $189.33 Mln vs. $159.96 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 18.4%

-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.33 - $0.41 Next quarter revenue guidance: $195 - $205 Mln