Quantum Corp. posts 3Q profit

Quantum Corp. posts 3rd-quarter profit of $5 million

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ Quantum Corp. (QTM) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The San Jose, California-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share.

The computer storage device maker posted revenue of $133.5 million in the period.

For the current quarter ending in March, Quantum Corp. said it expects revenue in the range of $120 million to $125 million.

The company expects full-year earnings in the range of 4 cents to 5 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $505 million to $510 million.

In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company's shares hit 94 cents. A year ago, they were trading at 69 cents.

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