Symantec Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 27, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total net revenue of $1,705 million compared to $1,791 million a year ago. Operating income was $405 million compared to $304 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $387 million compared to $290 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company's shareholders was $283 million or $0.40 diluted per share compared to $216 million or $0.31 diluted per share a year ago. Non-GAAP operating income was $513 million compared to $464 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income was $358 million or $0.51 diluted per share compared to $317 million or $0.45 diluted per share a year ago. Non-GAAP net revenue was $1,705 million against $1,791 million a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was $329 million, down 29% year over year.

For the nine months period, the company reported total net revenue of $5,051 million compared to $5,158 million a year ago. Operating income was $877 million compared to $851 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $858 million compared to $773 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company's shareholders was $681 million or $0.96 diluted per share compared to $565 million or $0.80 basic and diluted per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $832 million compared to $981 million a year ago. Purchases of property and equipment were $183 million compared to $245 million a year ago.

For the fourth quarter, the company expects revenue of $1.615 billion to $1.655 billion, compared to $1.748 billion in the year ago period. GAAP operating margin of 18.0% to 19.5% compared to 14.6% in the year ago period. Non-GAAP operating margin of 24.5% to 26.0% compared to 24.1% in the year ago period. GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.29 and $0.31 as compared to $0.27 in the year ago period. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.40 and $0.42 as compared to $0.44 in the year ago period. The company guidance assumes an effective tax rate of 28% and a common stock equivalents total for the quarter of 702 million shares.

For the year ending March 28, 2014, the company expects revenue of $6.666 billion to $6.706 billion, compared to $6.906 billion in the year ago period. GAAP operating margin of 17.6% to 17.9% compared to 16.0% in the year ago period. Non-GAAP operating margin of 26.9% to 27.2% compared to 25.5% in the year ago period. GAAP diluted earnings per share between $1.25 and $1.27 as compared to $1.06 in the year ago period. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $1.85 and $1.87 as compared to $1.76 in the year ago period.