MWI Veterinary Supply Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (MWIV) reported that its third-quarter net income increased to $16.78 million or $1.32 per share, from $14.50 million or $1.15 per share, last year.

On average, seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit of $1.25 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues rose to $606.44 million from $554.67 million prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $607.44 million for the quarter.

The company estimates that for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, revenues will be from $2.33 billion to $2.36 billion. The company expects earnings per share will be from $4.89 to $4.94. The company's previous guidance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 was revenues from $2.32 billion to $2.36 billion and earnings per share of $4.79 to $4.89. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year profit per share of $4.87 on revenue of $2.36 billion.