CA Fiscal 4Q Profit Rises Slightly

For the full fiscal year, CA earned $694 million, or $1.29 per share, compared with $500 million, or 93 cents per share, in fiscal 2008. Revenue totaled $4.27 billion during the year, down slightly from $4.28 billion in the prior year.

For the fiscal year ending next March, CA expects a profit of $1.39 to $1.49 per share, or $1.51 to $1.61 per share on an adjusted basis. Analysts expect an adjusted profit of $1.58 per share.

The company predicted revenue of $4.16 billion to $4.24 billion. This is lower than the $4.29 billion analysts expect.

CA shares fell 23 cents in after-hours trading, after finishing regular trading down 22 cents at $17.32.