Questar Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Questar Corp. (STR) reported that its second-quarter net income increased to $39.4 million, or $0.22 per share from $39.2 million, or $0.22 per share, last year.

On average, ten analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.22 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues increased to $195.6 million, from $188.4 million prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $239.44 million for the quarter.

Questar management maintained its 2013 guidance range for earnings of $1.12 to $1.20 per share, unchanged from previously provided guidance. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal 2013 profit per share of $1.18.