On Nov. 2, SINA (NASDAQ:SINA) released third-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept. 30.
- Read the full analysis on SINA's numbers here.
- The increase in net sales was driven by a 42% increase in advertising revenues.
- Gross margin declined 336 basis points as a result of 53% increase in advertisings costs.
- SINA is currently rated three stars in the Motley Fool CAPS service.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$56,059 |
$49,624 |
13% |
|
Net Profit |
$10,719 |
$9,093 |
17.9% |
|
EPS |
$0.19 |
$0.16 |
18.8% |
|
Diluted Shares |
58,419 |
58,774 |
(0.6%) |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change* | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
64.24% |
67.60% |
(3.36) |
|
Operating Margin |
18.59% |
18.50% |
0.09 |
|
Net Margin |
19.12% |
18.32% |
0.80 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$345,343 |
$288,636 |
19.6% |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$42,064 |
$32,908 |
27.8% |
|
Liabilities |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Convertible Debt |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
0% |
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Cash Flow Highlights
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