Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT.TO) revealed a profit for third quarter that decreased compared to the same period last year.
The company said its bottom line declined to $282 million, or $0.34 per share. This was lower than $317 million, or $0.38 per share, in last year's third quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.38 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company said revenue for the quarter fell 6.7% to $1.53 billion. This was down from $1.64 billion last year.
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan Inc. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q3): $282 Mln. vs. $317 Mln. last year.
-Earnings Decline (Y-o-Y): -11.0%
-EPS (Q3): $0.34 vs. $0.38 last year.
-EPS Decline (Y-o-Y): -10.5%
-Analysts Estimate: $0.38
-Revenue (Q3): $1.53 Bln vs. $1.64 Bln last year.
-Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): -6.7%
-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $1.55 - $1.65
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