Dun & Bradstreet Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (DNB) reported that its second-quarter earnings per share were $1.44, up from $1.20 in the prior year similar period. Earnings per share before non-core gains and charges for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 were $1.53, up from $1.50 in the prior year similar period.

On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit of $1.52 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenue increased to $386.4 million from $383.9 million last year. Core revenue was $386.4 million, up 1% both before and after the effect of foreign exchange, as compared to the prior year period. Analysts expected revenue of $383.40 million for the quarter.

D&B reaffirmed its financial guidance for the full year 2013: core revenue growth of 0% to 3%, before the effect of foreign exchange; and earnings per share growth of 8% to 11%, before non-core gains and charges.