Capella Education Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Capella Education Company (CPLA), a provider of online post-secondary education, reported that its fourth-quarter net income attributable to company increased to $10.0 million or $0.79 per share, from $8.6 million or $0.68 per share, prior year.

On average, ten analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.76 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues decreased to $105.98 million, from $107.00 million, prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $106.44 million for the quarter. For the first quarter ending March 31, 2014, the company expects Capella University new enrollment growth to be slightly positive compared to the first quarter 2013. Total enrollment is expected to decline approximately 1.5 to 2.5 percent and consolidated revenue is expected to be about flat to down 1.0 percent year-over-year compared to first quarter 2013.