UPDATE: Dunkin' Brands Q3 Profit Surges 36%

Dunkin' Brands Group

reported a 36% rise in its third-quarter income. Dunkin' posted its quarterly profit of $40.2 million, or $0.37 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $29.5 million, or $0.26 per share. Excluding special items, it earned $0.41 per share. Its revenue surged 8.5% to $186.3 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.43 per share on revenue of $183 million. Dunkin' shares closed at $47.95 yesterday.