Laser treatment maker Cutera breaks even in 4th quarter with boost in revenue plus tax gain

Laser treatment maker Cutera breaks even in 4Q

BRISBANE, Calif. — Cutera Inc., which makes laser skin treatments that dermatologists and plastic surgeons use, said Monday that it broke even during its fiscal fourth quarter on a boost in revenue and a tax gain.

The company earned $7,000, or zero cents per share, compared with a loss of $13.5 million, or $1.01 per share, a year earlier.

Its revenue rose to $15.4 million from $12.2 million.

The company recorded a tax gain of $251,000, compared with a charge of $12.1 million a year ago.

Shares of Cutera fell 5 cents to $8.95 in after-hours trading after rising 29 cents to close at $9 during the regular trading session.