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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