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CSC reports fourth quarter results

20 May 2010 , Written by Dhruv Tanwar
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CSC reported a fourth quarter fiscal 2010 revenue of $4.2 billion and fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.66. For the full year, revenue was $16.1 billion as compared to $16.7 billion for the previous year, and EPS was $5.28 against $7.31 for the previous year which included a total of $3.36 of net favorable tax audit settlements.

Operating margin was 10.10% for the quarter, 8.75% for the year.  Operating cash flow was $1,237 million for the quarter and $1,643 million for the year.  CSC'sfree cash flow was $951 million for the quarter and $811 million for the year.  CSC's Board of Directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share payable July 2010.

Issuing guidance for fiscal 2011, CSC anticipates bookings in excess of $18 billion, revenue in the range of $16.8 billion to $17.2 billion and operating margin between 9% and 9.25%. EPS is projected between $5.30 to $5.40 and free cash flow is anticipated over 90% of net income attributable to CSC common shareholders.  More financial information can be found in CSC's statement.
 

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