Waste Connections Q1 Profit Increases, but misses estimates

Waste Connections (WCN) released a profit for its first quarter that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company’s earnings came in at $180.3 million, or $0.69 per share. This compares with $160.3 million, or $0.61 per share, in last year’s first quarter.

Excluding items, Waste Connections reported adjusted earnings of $213.4 million or $0.82 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.06 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.

The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 17.9% to $1.646 billion from $1.396 billion last year.

Waste Connections earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q1): $180.3 Mln. vs. $160.3 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $0.69 vs. $0.61 last year.
-Analyst Estimate: $1.06
-Revenue (Q1): $1.646 Bln vs. $1.396 Bln last year.

Iamgold Corp. Profit Climbs In Q1

Iamgold Corp. (IMG.TO) revealed earnings for its first quarter that increased from the same period last year

The company’s bottom line came in at $23.8 million, or $0.05 per share. This compares with $19.5 million, or $0.04 per share, in last year’s first quarter.

Excluding items, Iamgold Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $26.1 million or $0.05 per share for the period.

The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 19.9% to $356.6 million from $297.4 million last year.

Iamgold Corp. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q1): $23.8 Mln. vs. $19.5 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $0.05 vs. $0.04 last year.
-Revenue (Q1): $356.6 Mln vs. $297.4 Mln last year.

Amazon To Reimburse Employees For Travel Costs Related To Abortion, Other Ailments

Retail giant Amazon Inc. (AMZN) announced steps to help employees who are opting for abortion. The retailer said that it would will reimburse employees up to $4,000 per year when they’re forced to travel more than 100 miles to obtain an abortion or other medical treatments, according to a Reuters report.

Amazon, in an email to workers, said that any medical treatments, which could not be taken within 100 miles of home, including reproductive health issues, were eligible for reimbursements. Other companies like Citigroup and Yelp also have similar policies in place, which came into force after many states restricted women’s access to abortions.

Ride-sharing apps like Lyft and Uber had earlier said that they would cover the legal fees of drivers sued under a Texas law that lets U.S. citizens sue abortion clinics, healthcare workers, and drivers of ride-hailing services who take them to abortion clinics. And cloud computing company Salesforce with offices in Austin and Dallas, said it would help employees living in Texas to relocate if they choose to do so.

Last year, Match and Bumble had also announced that they would create funds to help employees and their dependents who need to seek care outside of Texas. The Amazon policy is retroactive from January 1 and also covers long-term health issues as well as substance abuse disorders.

The Hanover Insurance Group Q1 Profit Increases, beats estimates

The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) revealed a profit for its first quarter that increased from the same period last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company’s earnings totaled $104.8 million, or $2.90 per share. This compares with $92.7 million, or $2.51 per share, in last year’s first quarter.

Excluding items, The Hanover Insurance Group reported adjusted earnings of $117.7 million or $3.26 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $3.06 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.

The Hanover Insurance Group earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q1): $104.8 Mln. vs. $92.7 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $2.90 vs. $2.51 last year.
-Analyst Estimate: $3.06

Littelfuse Inc Q1 Profit Increases, beats estimates

Littelfuse Inc (LFUS) announced earnings for its first quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company’s earnings came in at $117.5 million, or $4.70 per share. This compares with $57.7 million, or $2.32 per share, in last year’s first quarter.

Excluding items, Littelfuse Inc reported adjusted earnings of $4.99 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $3.24 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.

The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 34.4% to $623.3 million from $463.8 million last year.

Littelfuse Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q1): $117.5 Mln. vs. $57.7 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $4.70 vs. $2.32 last year.
-Analyst Estimate: $3.24
-Revenue (Q1): $623.3 Mln vs. $463.8 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $3.95-$4.11
Next quarter revenue guidance: $594-$608 Mln

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