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Nielsen's (NLSN) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat

Nielsen Holdings plc reported adjusted fourth-quarter 2018 net earnings of 51 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. However, the figure was up 10.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Total revenues came in at $1.658 billion, decreasing 5.8% year over year. Also, the reported revenues decreased 3.5% on a constant-currency basis. However, the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.64 billion.

Starting from the fourth quarter of 2018, the company has reorganized into two new segments, namely Nielsen Global Media and Nielsen Global Connect.

Global Media revenues during the fourth quarter were $869 million (52% of its total revenues), reflecting a decrease of 3.6% from the year-ago level or 2.9% on a constant-currency basis.

Global Connect revenues during the quarter were $789 million (48% of the total revenues), reflecting a decrease of 8.3% from the year-ago period or 4.2% on a constant-currency basis.

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Nielsen's stock tumbles on heavy volume after Post report Blackstone has lost buyout interest

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Nielsen Rebounds on Talk of Buyout Deal

Nielsen shares rebound following last week's selloff on chatter of an imminent buyout deal.

Shares of television ratings provider Nielsen Holdings (NLSN - Get Report) surged more than 7% in Wednesday on rumors the company is close to a deal to sell itself to a private-equity firm.

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