Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND)

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Q2 Adj EPS 45c vs 39c Beats 34c Est; Guidance Varies from Consensus

Tuesday , August 04, 2009 17:34ET

QUARTER RESULTS
Kindred Healthcare Inc (KND) reported Q2 results ended June 2009. Q2 Revenues were $1,073.05M; +4.58% vs yr-ago; MISSING revenue consensus by -0.26%. Q2 EPS was (19c). Adjusted Q2 EPS was 45c; +15.38% vs yr-ago; BEATING earnings consensus by +32.35%.

Q2 RESULTS      Reported      Year-Ago     Y/Y Chg      Estimate    SURPRISE 
 ----------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ------------  ---------- 
 Revenues:     $1,073.05M    $1,026.04M      +4.58%    $1,075.83M      -0.26% 
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 EPS:               (19c)           N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A 
 Adj EPS:             45c           39c     +15.38%           34c     +32.35% 
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GUIDANCE
Q3-09 Earnings Outlook [5c]: The Company provides Third Quarter 2009 EPS Guidance Range of Breakeven to $0.05. The Q3-09 earnings forecast is in-line with current consensus estimates.

FY-09 Earnings Outlook [$1.35 - $1.45]: The Company maintains 2009 EPS range of $1.35 to $1.45. The FY-09 earnings forecast is above current consensus estimates.

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