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Caterpillar profit up 44%, raises 2011 guidance
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on Friday reported fiscal second quarter earnings of $1.02 billion, $1.52 a share, compared $707 million, or $1.09 a share in the year ago period. Total revenue was $14.23 billion, 37% higher than the same period last year. On continuing basis, revenue excluding a $204 million expense related to the acquisition of Bucyrus, net income rose to $1.72 a share, up from $1.09 a share in second quarter last year. Analysts surveyed by FactSet research expected earnings of $1.74 a share, on revenue of $13.30 billion. Caterpillar raised its guidance for 2011 to revenues in the range of $54 to $56 billion and earnings per share of $6.75 to $7.25, excluding the impact of the Bucyrus acquisition. The Peoria, Ill.-based company previously expected revenues between $52 and $54 billion and earnings per share of $6.25 to $6.75. Shares of Caterpillar dropped 5.5% in pre-market trading.
As of 7-22-2011
Caterpillar profit up 44%, raises 2011 guidance
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on Friday reported fiscal second quarter earnings of $1.02 billion, $1.52 a share, compared $707 million, or $1.09 a share in the year ago period. Total revenue was $14.23 billion, 37% higher than the same period last year. On continuing basis, revenue excluding a $204 million expense related to the acquisition of Bucyrus, net income rose to $1.72 a share, up from $1.09 a share in second quarter last year. Analysts surveyed by FactSet research expected earnings of $1.74 a share, on revenue of $13.30 billion. Caterpillar raised its guidance for 2011 to revenues in the range of $54 to $56 billion and earnings per share of $6.75 to $7.25, excluding the impact of the Bucyrus acquisition. The Peoria, Ill.-based company previously expected revenues between $52 and $54 billion and earnings per share of $6.25 to $6.75. Shares of Caterpillar dropped 5.5% in pre-market trading.
As of 7-22-2011
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