Ensco Plc Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Ensco plc (ESV) reported that its fourth-quarter net income to company increased to $361.4 million or $1.54 per share, from $219.5 million or $0.94 per share, last year. Earnings per share from continuing operations was $1.56, compared to $1.04, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $1.56, for the quarter.

On average, 34 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.59 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Revenues grew 16% to $1.26 billion from $1.09 billion, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter.