NEW YORK (AP) — Express Scripts says its second-quarter net income more than tripled compared to last year, when costs from the pharmacy benefits manager's acquisition of competitor Medco Health Solutions dented its performance.

The results topped Wall Street estimates but shares edged lower in after-hours trading.

The St. Louis company said Monday that it earned $543 million, or 66 cents per share, in the quarter ended June 30. That compares to $149.6 million, or 18 cents per share, a year ago.

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