Brooks Automation Inc. Reveals 9% Retreat In Q2 Earnings

(RTTNews) - Brooks Automation Inc. (BRKS) reported a profit for second quarter that fell compared to the same period last year.

The company said its profit totaled $4.92 million, or $0.07 per share. This was lower than $5.43 million, or $0.08 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.04 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter fell 2.9% to $135.28 million. This was down from $139.31 million last year.

Brooks Automation Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $4.92 Mln. vs. $5.43 Mln. last year. -Earnings Decline (Y-o-Y): -9.4% -EPS (Q2): $0.07 vs. $0.08 last year. -EPS Decline (Y-o-Y): -12.5% -Analysts Estimate: $0.04 -Revenue (Q2): $135.28 Mln vs. $139.31 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): -2.9%

-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: $140 - $14 Mln Next quarter revenue guidance: $0.10 - $0.14