(Reuters) -French conglomerate Bouygues reported a stronger than expected operating profit for the first nine months of the year on Wednesday, helped by resilient construction activities even as
Bouygues Surpasses Earnings Forecasts Driven by Strong Construction
Bouygues Financial Performance Overview
(Reuters) -French conglomerate Bouygues reported a stronger than expected operating profit for the first nine months of the year on Wednesday, helped by resilient construction activities even as political turmoil in France weighed on its media arm.
Operating Profit Analysis
Current operating profit from activities was 1.81 billion euros ($2.11 billion) between January and September. That was slightly higher than the average estimate of 1.77 billion euros from analysts polled by the company.
Impact of Construction on Earnings
($1 = 0.8575 euros)
Challenges in Media Sector
(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro in Gdansk; Editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
