Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. said Thursday that revenue
rose more than expected in the second quarter due to strong
bookings growth.
Shares increased 8% in recent after-hours trading. They had
increased about 6% this year through Wednesday's close.
The Chicago-based company—which provides services to hospitals
and other organizations—expects revenue for the current quarter in
the range of $350 million to $353 million, compared with $351
million a year earlier. Analysts had called for revenue of $347
million, according to Thomson Reuters.
It expects per-share earnings of 12 cents, compared with 9 cents
a year earlier and beating the 10 cents that analysts
predicted.
Bookings are forecast in the range of $255 million to $260
million, compared with $233 million a year earlier.
"Sales growth in the second quarter accelerated compared with
the first quarter based on improving performance within acute and
international markets," said Chief Executive Paul Black. He added
growth in the company's life-sciences business helped bookings.
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