— Operating revenue soared by 24% to $4.27 billion versus $4.51 billion expected.
— Looking ahead into the fourth quarter, the company expects operating earnings in the range of $1.10 to $1.25 per share versus the consensus estimates of $1.17 per share.
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— The company expects negative drivers for the fourth quarter to include the impact of 2018 asset sales, share issuances and a return to normal weather.
— For the full year 2019, operating earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $4.15 to $4.30 per share. This is compared to the Street’s view of $4.19 per share.
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