UPDATE: Dunkin' Brands Posts Rise In Q4 Profit

Dunkin' Brands Group

reported a 23% gain in its fourth-quarter profit. Dunkin' Brands' quarterly net income surged to $42.1 million, or $0.39 per share, versus $34.3 million, or $0.32 per share, in the year-ago period. On an adjusted basis, it earned $0.43 per share. Its total revenue climbed 13% to $183.2 million. The company also lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share versus $0.19 per share. Dunkin' Brands shares closed at $47.30 yesterday.