Analysts pull back Nuplex profit estimates for coming 3 years as increased rivalry crimps margins

Analysts pull back Nuplex profit estimates for coming 3 years as increased rivalry crimps margins
By Tina Morrison June 12 (BusinessDesk) - Analysts have pulled back their expectations for Nuplex Industries' profit for the next three years after the chemical manufacturer warned earnings would be hurt by increased competition at its ANZ unit. Expectations for 2014 net income have come back an average 9.5 percent to $55 million, from $56.8 million in 2013, and reduced by an average 9 percent to $62.6 million for 2015 since Nuplex cut its 2014 earnings guidance on June 10, according to Reuters data. Dividends are expected to remain uncha...