LaBranche & Co. Inc, ( LAB), said that if not for charges, LaBranche lost 9 cents a share in the latest period, missing on that basis analysts’ forecasts for earnings of 11 cents a share.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co, ( CTB), manufacturer of replacement tires, reported its Q2 loss widened to 34 cents a share, from 11 cents a share, in the year-ago period. On a continuing operations basis, the company lost 10 cents a share in Q2. Sales advanced to $624.8 million from $510.9 million in the same period a year earlier. The company missed analysts’ estimate for a loss of 7 cents a share.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc, ( PTEN), provider of onshore contract drilling services, reported that Q2 net income more than doubled on 63% higher revenue. Net reached $1 a share, from 43 cents, in the year-earlier period. The company beat analysts’ expectations for earnings of 95 cents for PTEN. Revenue grew to $637 million from $390 million.
Revlon Inc, ( REV), mass-marketer of cosmetics brands, reported Q2 net loss more than doubled to 21 cents a share, from a loss of $ 10 cents a share in the year-ago period. Sales rose 1% to $321 million. Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortziation narrowed to $20 million from $24 million. The company topped analysts’ forecasts for a loss of 23 cents a share.
Investment Technology Group, ( ITG), electronic trading firm, reported its Q2 profit rose 60% to 63 cents a share from 41 cents a share in the year-ago period. Total revenue for Q2 rose to $153.6 million from $102.2 million. The company beat analysts’ expectations for earnings of 55 cents a share. |