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Higher revenues lift Viacom’s Q3 earnings; beat Street view

Media giant Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) reported an increase in third-quarter earnings, helped by a 4% growth in revenues. The bottom line and revenues exceeded analysts’ expectations, driving the company’s stock higher early Thursday.

Higher revenues lift Viacom's (VIAB)  Q3 earnings

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations rose to $1.20 per share from $.1.18 per share in the third quarter of 2018. Reported profit was $538 million or $1.33 per share, compared to $511 million or $1.27 per share last year.

Also read: Walt Disney Q3 earnings call insights

Revenues moved up 4% annually to $3.36 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimates. The company’s core segments performed well during the quarter. Aided by strategic investments and marketing initiatives, domestic advertising returned to the positive territory, registering 6% annual revenue growth.

Paramount, the key operating division, recorded a 14% revenue growth helped by strong licensing and home entertainment results. The segment benefitted from the successful release of films Rocketman and Pet Sematary. The number of monthly active users at Pluto TV rose sharply to about 18 million.

Also see: Walt Disney Q3 results miss estimates despite box office success

“Viacom delivered another strong quarter, as our core businesses and investments in strategic priorities fuel our growth and evolution. Importantly, we returned Domestic Advertising Revenue to growth, which is a direct result of the strategy we have been executing for the last two years and the significant progress we have made in scaling Advanced Marketing Solutions,” said CEO Bob Bakish.

Related: Viacom Q1 2019 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

Earlier this week, Walt Disney Company (DIS) reported double-digit growth in third-quarter revenues to $20.3 billion. However, adjusted earnings declined 28% and missed Wall Street’s prediction, hurt by higher costs and expenses.

Viacom’s stock is currently trading at the levels seen a year ago. The stock has gained 11% since the beginning of the year. It gained during Thursday’s premarket trading.

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