National Fuel Gas Q4 Profit Shrinks - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG) Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $47.84 million or $0.57 per share, down from $48.80 million or $0.58 per share in the same period last year.

On average, eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.58 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $338.86 million from $313.26 million last year. Analysts expected revenues of $361.31 million.

Looking ahead, the company has raised its full-year 2014 earnings to a range of $3.10 to $3.40 per share, up from its previous guidance range of $3.05 to $3.30 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year earnings of $3.10 per share.