LinkedIn (LNKD) Reports In-Line Q1 EPS; Guides FY15 EPS Below Views
LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) reported Q1 EPS of $0.57, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.57. Revenue for the quarter came in at $638 million versus the consensus estimate of $636.64 million.
First Quarter Operating Summary
- Talent Solutions: Revenue from Talent Solutions products totaled $396 million, an increase of 36% compared to the first quarter of 2014. Talent Solutions revenue represented 62% of total revenue in the first quarter of 2015 and 2014.
- Marketing Solutions: Revenue from Marketing Solutions products totaled $119 million, an increase of 38% compared to the first quarter of 2014. Marketing Solutions revenue represented 19% of total revenue in the first quarter of 2015, compared to 18% of total revenue in the first quarter of 2014.
- Premium Subscriptions: Revenue from Premium Subscriptions products totaled $122 million, an increase of 28% compared to the first quarter of 2014. Premium Subscriptions represented 19% of total revenue in the first quarter of 2015, compared to 20% of total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2014.
LinkedIn sees FY2015 EPS of $1.90, versus the consensus of $3.03. LinkedIn sees FY2015 revenue of $2.90 billion, versus the consensus of $2.98 billion.
LinkedIn sees sees Q2 EPS of $0.28, versus the consensus of $0.74. LinkedIn sees Q2 revenue of $670-$675 million, versus the consensus of $717.5 million.
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