Hillenbrand Q2 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) reported second quarter net income of $30.7 million or $0.48 per share, compared to $33.0 million or $0.51 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.49, for the quarter.

On average, four analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.46 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $404.6 million from $396.8 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $398.40 million for the quarter.

Hillenbrand affirmed guidance with estimated full-year constant currency revenue growth of 2-4%. Adjusted EPS for 2015 is projected to range from $2.05 to $2.15. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal 2015 earnings per share of $2.07.