C.R. Bard Inc Q4 Earnings Climb 4%

(RTTNews) - C.R. Bard Inc (BCR) released a profit for its fourth quarter that advanced from last year.

The company said its bottom line rose to $185.1 million, or $2.43 per share. This was up from $178.2 million, or $2.29 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $2.41 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 0.4% to $870.80 million. This was up from $867.20 million last year.

C.R. Bard Inc earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $185.1 Mln. vs. $178.2 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 3.9% -EPS (Q4): $2.43 vs. $2.29 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 6.1% -Analysts Estimate: $2.41 -Revenue (Q4): $870.80 Mln vs. $867.20 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 0.4%

-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $9.90 - $10.05