Veeco Instruments Reports Quarterly Profit of $15 Million

PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) announced a quarterly profit of $15 million in its fourth quarter.

* The company reported net income of 26 cents per share.
* Adjusted earnings were 41 cents per share.
* Revenue for the period was $182.1 million.

For the full year, Veeco reported:

* Profit of $73.7 million, or $1.23 per share.
* Revenue of $717.3 million.

For the upcoming quarter ending in March, Veeco estimates:

* Per-share earnings in the range of 26 cents to 36 cents.
* Revenue in the range of $155 million to $175 million.