Harsco Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Harsco Corp. (HSC) reported that its second-quarter net income attributable to stockholders increased to $23.80 million or $0.29 per share, from $12.71 million or $0.16 per share, last year. Earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.30 for the quarter.

On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.34 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues decreased to $759.74 million, from $770.58 million prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $753.02 million for the quarter.

The company expects earnings per share from continuing operations in the third quarter to range from $0.17 to $0.22. Analysts expect the company to report third-quarter profit per share of $0.39.