Amedisys Q1 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Amedisys, Inc. (AMED), a leading home health and hospice company, reported a first-quarter loss from continuing operations of $34.8 million or $1.07 per share, compared to a loss of $12.2 million or $0.38 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.30, for the quarter.

On average, 11 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.20 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net service revenue increased to $301.57 million from $298.74 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $300.17 million for the quarter.