The Washington Post Company Reports First Quarter Earnings
The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) today reported net income available for common shares of $15.2 million ($1.87 per share) for its first quarter ended April 3, 2011, compared to net income available for common shares of $45.4 million ($4.91 per share) in the first quarter of last year. Net income includes $6.2 million ($0.67 per share) in losses from discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2010. Income from continuing operations available for common shares was $51.6 million ($5.58 per share) for the first quarter of 2010. As a result of the Companys share repurchases, there were 12% fewer diluted average shares outstanding in 2011.