EnerSys Q3 Profit Up - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - EnerSys (ENS) Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $55.3 million or $1.10 per share, up from $39.2 million or $0.80 per share in the same period last year.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter were $1.07 per share. On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $1.03 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Sales increased 15 percent to $643.1 million from $557.3 million last year. Analysts expected sales of $623.41 million.

Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, the company has forecast adjusted earnings in the range of $1.08 to $1.12 per share. Analysts currently expect fourth-quarter earnings of $1.05 per share.