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LinkedIn (LNKD) Tops Q2 EPS by 12c; Guides Above the Street

July 31, 2014 4:03 PM EDT

(Updated - July 31, 2014 4:05 PM EDT)

LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) reported Q2 EPS of $0.51, $0.12 better than the analyst estimate of $0.39. Revenue for the quarter came in at $534 million versus the consensus estimate of $511.03 million.

“LinkedIn delivered strong financial results in the second quarter while maintaining investment in our member and customer offerings,” said Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn. “We made significant progress against several key strategic priorities including increasing the scale of job opportunities on LinkedIn; expanding our professional publishing platform; and continuing the strategic shift towards content marketing through Sponsored Updates.

Q3 2014 Guidance: Revenue is expected to range between $543 million and $547 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $134 million and $136 million. Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be approximately $0.44. The company expects depreciation of approximately $50 million, amortization of approximately $8.0 million, stock-based compensation of approximately $80 million, and 126 million fully-diluted weighted shares. (Rev consensus is $540.9 million EPS is $0.40)

Full Year 2014 Guidance: Revenue is expected to range between $2.14 billion and $2.15 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $545 and $550 million. Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be approximately $1.80. The company expects depreciation of approximately $202 million, amortization of approximately $28 million, stock-based compensation of approximately $305 million, and 126 million fully-diluted weighted shares. (Rev consensus is $2.13 billion EPS is $1.64)

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