CenturyLink, Inc. Issues Q2 2012 Guidance In Line With Analysts' Estimates; Reaffirms FY 2012 Revenue Guidance; Raises FY 2012 EPS Guidance

CenturyLink, Inc. announced that for the second quarter 2012 it expects, Operating Revenue to be in the range of $4.55 billion to $4.60 billion and adjusted diluted EPS to be $0.59 - $0.64. For fiscal 2012, it expects operating revenue to be in the range of $18.2 billion to $18.4 billion, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) to be $2.35 - $2.55. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report revenues of $4.58 billion and EPS of $0.59 for the second quarter of 2012; revenues of $18.3 billion and EPS of $2.38 for fiscal 2012.