Discovery Communications Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Discovery Communications Inc. (DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) reported that its third-quarter net income available to stockholders increased to $255 million or $0.71 per share, from $205 million or $0.55 per share, last year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.80 for the third quarter.

On average, 26 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.72 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Total revenues were $1.37 billion, compared to $1.08 billion, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter.

For the full year ending December 31, 2013, Discovery Communications expects total revenue between $5.550 billion and $5.625 billion, and net income available to stockholders of $1.100 billion to $1.150 billion. Analysts expect the company to report full year revenue of $5.58 billion.