For-Profit Indeed! Corinthian Colleges Soars

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For-profit education company Corinthian Colleges (COCO) is riding a stronger than expected earnings guidance report to big gains for its stock today; shares were recently trading about 31% higher at $3.97.

Corinthian posted 2 cents of EPS, a penny ahead of analysts’ expectation on revenue that also roughly matched expectations. It was a big turnaround from the prior second quarter, when Corinthian posted a loss of $1.94 per share. For the year, Corinthian now expects to earn 30 to 33 cents per share, above expectations for 23 cents.

Although enrollment slid about 10% the company effectively shed expenses.



Original Article Source by Barrons.com