Waste Management Profit Up on Gains
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The nationâs largest garbage hauler said its fourth-quarter profit rose 26 percent on tax benefits and the sale of some operations, though higher fuel prices cut into income.
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Heinz posted a greater-than-expected 23 percent rise in quarterly profit, aided by higher prices and increased sales of new ketchup and soup products.
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Xerox Corp. on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose as it cut costs and sales of its copiers and printers improved.
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Kimberly-Clark, which makes Huggies diapers and Scott towels, said profit rose more than expected and raised its outlook in light of higher international sales and a weaker dollar.
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Profit at Tyco&#39;s electronics unit rose more than fourfold in the quarter as revenue climbed 15 percent on higher sales volume in automotive, communications, computer and consumer electronics.
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United Parcel Service Inc.  on  Tuesday posted a higher profit citing growth in its global  business, supply chain and freight units, plus modest growth in  its U.S package business despite a "sluggish" economy.
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Consumer products maker Georgia-Pacific Corp. on Thursday posted a larger third-quarter profit, lifted by increased prices on tissue, packaging and paper products and stronger results from its building products division.
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Net profits up, per share profits down, share count up.
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The smoothie giant serves up better-than-expected profits.
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Wm Wrigley Jr Co  on Monday posted a higher quarterly profit, helped by sales overseas, and announced an increased dividend.
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Fourth-quarter profit more than tripled as more companies listed on the exchange, the company said.
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Temp firm posts strong revenue growth, stronger earnings, rampant dilution.
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Helped by sales of generic drugs, the pharmacy benefit manager lifted its full-year profit forecast, sending its shares higher.
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Metal recycler Sims Group has reported a net profit for the year to June 30 2004 of $112.5 million, up 50 per cent on the previous year.
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The company said earnings jumped because of shipments recovered after a labor dispute and a rise in demand for specialty metals used in power plants.
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Fourth-quarter profit rose, driven by a gain from the sale of some forestlands and strong results from its industrial packaging unit.
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Quarterly profit soared thanks to new products, increased marketing and improvement in international business, the company said.