The Washington Post Company Reports Third Quarter EPS Loss of ($6.84)

The Washington Post Company WPO today reported net income available for common shares of $60.9 million ($6.84 per share) for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010, compared to net income available for common shares of $17.1 million ($1.81 per share) for the third quarter of last year. Net income includes $20.3 million ($2.28 per share) and $8.9 million ($0.95 per share) in losses from discontinued operations for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Income from continuing operations available for common shares was $81.2 million ($9.12 per share) for the third quarter of 2010, compared to $25.9 million ($2.76 per share) for the third quarter of 2009.