National Semiconductor second quarter profit fell by 1%

According to foreign media reports, National Semiconductor (NSM) released as of November 25th in the second quarter, reported a second quarter profit of $90 million 600 thousand, or 33 cents per share, the company last year profit of $91 million 400 thousand, or 27 cents a share.

This is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, chip manufacturers quarter revenue fell $499 million to $501 million 600 thousand from the same period last year.

Based on non GAAP, the company's quarterly earnings per share of 33 cents. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial average expected earnings per share of 31 cents per share, revenue of $498 million 400 thousand.

The company expects third quarter sales will fall by 1% compared to the second quarter to $5%.