Symetra Financial Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Symetra Financial Corp. (SYA) reported fourth-quarter net income of $67.6 million or $0.58 per share, compared to $64.4 million or $0.55 per share, prior year. Adjusted operating income was $60.7 million, or $0.52 per share, for the quarter.

On average, six analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.44 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $580.8 million from $543.1 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $534.64 million for the quarter.

Symetra expects to generate adjusted operating income per share of $1.75 to $1.95 in 2015. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year earnings per share of $1.84.