J & J Snack Foods Reveals Rise In Q3 Profit

(RTTNews) - J & J Snack Foods (JJSF) reported earnings for its third quarter that rose from last year.

The company's earnings came in at $30.87 million, or $1.63 per share. This compares with $26.13 million, or $1.39 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.55 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 6.7% to $326.70 million from $306.24 million last year.

J & J Snack Foods earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $30.87 Mln. vs. $26.13 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q3): $1.63 vs. $1.39 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $1.55 -Revenue (Q3): $326.70 Mln vs. $306.24 Mln last year.