TEGNA's (TGNA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

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TEGNA Inc. (TGNA - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2018 non-GAAP earnings of 36 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The figure increased 24.1% on a year-over-year basis and 9.1% sequentially.

On a GAAP basis, revenues increased 7.1% year over year to $524.1 million, which came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $517 million. Top-line growth was driven by continued increase in total paid subscribers, mainly OTT subscribers, and political revenues.

TEGNA reported adjusted revenues of $498.4 million, which excludes political revenues and discontinued digital business. The figure also reflects year-over-year growth of 4.8%.

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