Symantec FY Q2 Revenues, Non-GAAP EPS Top Street Views

Symantec (SYMC) this afternoon posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter ended October 1.

For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $1.48 billion and non-GAAP profits of 34 cents a share, ahead of the Street consensus at $1.46 billion and 28 cents.

For FY Q3, the company sees revenue of $1.57 billion to $1.59 billion and non-GAAP profits of 32-33 cents a share, compared with the previous Street consensus of $1.56 billion and 32 cents.

SYMC in late trading is up 92 cents, or 5.8%, to $16.72.