United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, total revenues were $34,166,000 against $31,294,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $5,035,000 against $3,108,000 a year ago. Net income was $3,920,000 against $2,286,000 a year ago. Income per basic and diluted share of common stock was $0.70 against $0.41 a year ago. The increase in lime and limestone revenues in the fourth quarter 2016, as compared to the fourth quarter 2015, resulted primarily from increased sales volumes of the company’s lime and limestone products due to increased demand, principally from its construction and environmental customers. For the year, total revenues were $139,282,000 against $130,837,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $23,480,000 against $19,086,000 a year ago. Net income was $17,754,000 against $12,886,000 a year ago. Income per basic and diluted share of common stock was $3.19 against $2.30 a year ago.