Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) released earnings for the second quarter on July 14.
- EPS was in line with revised analyst estimates after accounting for investment and other non-operating income gains, while revenue of $1.46 billion lagged the Street consensus.
- Operating profit in the publishing division was negatively affected by two pre-tax charges totaling $52 million, or $0.09 per share, during Q2 2004. Of that, $17 million was attributed to the elimination of 375 positions and $35 million was set aside for advertisers for misstating circulation numbers for Newsday and Hoy.
- Gains in equity and derivative investments accounted for $0.12 of EPS in Q2 2005, compared with $0.04 during the same period last year.
- Early retirement of debt negatively affected EPS by $0.26 during Q2 2004.
- Cash flow highlights were estimated from statements made in this and last year's press releases. No cash flow statement was provided. (Boo!)
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights (What's this?)
| Avg. Est. | Q2 2005 | Q2 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $1,470,000 | $1,462,068 | $1,495,931 | -2.3% |
| Net Profit | -- | $233,392 | $96,386 | +142.1% |
| EPS | $0.58 | $0.73 | $0.29 | +151.7% |
Margin Checkup (What's this?)
| Q2 2005 | Q2 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Op. Margin | 23.14% | 21.31% | +1.83% |
| Net Margin | 15.96% | 6.44% | +9.52% |
Balance Sheet Highlights (What's this?)
No balance sheet data provided. (Hiss!)
Cash Flow Highlights (What's this?)
| Q2 2005 | Q2 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Ops. | $396,401 | $378,570 | +4.7% |
| Capital Expend. | $35,000 | $47,000 | -25.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $361,401 | $331,570 | +9.0% |
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Related Foolishness:
- Tribune's numbers aren't necessarily as good as they may look.
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- Ironically, the Associated Press may not be helping.
- When will the trials and tribulations at Tribune come to an end?
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