DENTSPLY International Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - DENTSPLY International Inc. (XRAY) reported fourth-quarter net income to company of $84.71 million or $0.59 per share, compared to $74.43 million or $0.51 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.60, for the quarter.

On average, 12 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.61 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net sales decreased to $719.04 million from $753.66 million last year. Net sales, excluding precious metal content, was $691.01 million, compared to $713.67 million. Analysts expected revenue of $751.04 million for the quarter.

For 2015, the company expects adjusted earnings in the range of $2.50 to $2.60 per share. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year earnings per share of $2.66.