Shares of Coinstar were walloped in after-hours trading after the company released disappointing preliminary earnings.
Shares fell more than 30 percent in late trading Thursday. The Thursday close price was $56.95. Get after-hours quotes for Coinstar here.
The operator of coin-counting kiosks and "redbox" self-service DVD rentals now expects fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations in the range of 65 to 69 cents per share on revenue of $391 million, missing estimates. The company also lowered its 2011 guidance.