RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Earnings reports continue to flood in for public companies across North Carolina. This roundup includes a loss by Tree (parent of Lending Tree), an earnings beat by Martin Marietta, and much more.

  • Tree (parent of Lending Tree)

CHARLOTTE – Tree.com Inc. (TREE) on Thursday reported a loss of $115,000 in its second quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and restructuring costs, were $1.14 per share.

The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 31 cents per share.

The mortgage lending service provider posted revenue of $182.5 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $194 million.

For the current quarter ending in September, Tree.com said it expects revenue in the range of $155 million to $170 million.

The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $680 million to $700 million.

  • Martin Marietta

RALEIGH – Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $348.3 million.

On a per-share basis, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of $5.61. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were $5.60 per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.83 per share.

The seller of granite, limestone, sand and gravel posted revenue of $1.82 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.83 billion.

Martin Marietta expects full-year revenue in the range of $6.73 billion to $6.86 billion.

  • Sonic Automotive

CHARLOTTE – Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $23.4 million.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of 65 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.83 per share.

The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.63 per share.

The auto dealer posted revenue of $3.65 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.64 billion.

  • First Bancorp

SOUTHERN PINES — First Bancorp (FBNC) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $29.4 million.

The bank, based in Southern Pines, North Carolina, said it had earnings of 71 cents per share.

The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 74 cents per share.

The bank holding company for First Bank posted revenue of $135.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $101.2 million, which also fell short of Street forecasts.

  • HomeTrust Bancshares

ASHEVILLE — HomeTrust Bancshares Inc. (HTBI) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $15 million.

The Asheville, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of 90 cents per share.

The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 90 cents per share.

The holding company for HomeTrust Bank posted revenue of $66 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $50.8 million, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $52.3 million.

For the year, the company reported profit of $44.6 million, or $2.80 per share. Revenue was reported as $188.5 million.