Benzinga’s Earnings Roundup (LNT, CI, MF, SE, CME)
February 04, 2010 7:58 AM
Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) reported today a fourth-quarter net profit of $53.6 million, or $0.49 per share, as compared to $50.6 million, or $0.46 per share, in the year ago period. Revenue declined 3.1% to $854.9 million for the quarter. The 52-week trading range for LNT is $20.31 - $33.32. Alliant Energy Corporation closed at $31.44 in the last trading session.
CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI) reported today a fourth-quarter net profit of $330 million, or $1.19 per share, as compared to a net loss of $210 million, or $0.77 per share, for the same quarter last year. Analysts expected CIGNA to report earnings of $0.95 per share. CIGNA Corporation closed at $34.76 in the last trading session. In the last year, CI has gained over 100%.
MF Global Holdings Ltd (NYSE: MF) reported today a third-quarter loss of $22.3 million, or $0.18 per share. Revenue declined to $577.5 million as compared to $696.9 million in the year ago period. The 52-week trading range for MF is $2.79 -$8.22. MF Global Holdings closed at $6.82 in the last trading session. In the last year, MF has surged over 150%.
Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE: SE) reported today a fourth-quarter net profit of $219 million, or $0.34 per share, as compared to $171 million, or $0.28 per share, for the same quarter last year. Operating revenue increased to $1.3 billion as compared to $1.26 billion in the year ago period. Analysts had expected Spectra Energy to report earnings of $0.32 per share on revenue of $1.26 billion. Spectra Energy closed at $21.70 in the last trading session. SE has surged 15% in the last six months.
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) reported today a fourth-quarter profit of $203 million, or $3.04 per share, as compared to $62 million, or $0.93 per share in the year ago period. Revenue in the fourth quarter was $667 million as compared to $692 million for the same quarter last year. Analysts had expected CME Group to report earnings of $3.44 per share for the quarter. The 52-week trading range for CME is $167.25 - $353.03. CME Group has gained over 67% in the last year.
