BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) _ Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $9.5 million.

The Bensalem, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 13 cents per share.

The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 26 cents per share.

The provider of housekeeping, laundry and dietary services to health care facilities posted revenue of $415.6 million in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $410.7 million.

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