Sourcefire has reported revenue of $30.6m for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 38% as compared to $22.2m in 2Q09.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the company posted an operating income of $2.98m, compared to $0.5m of the same period a year ago.

The company reported net income of $10.5m or $0.37 per diluted share, as compared to $0.63m or $0.02 per diluted share in Q2 FY09. Gross profit increased to $24.m from $17.1m of the same quarter of fiscal 2009.

Revenues from products and, technical support and professional services totaled $17.6m and $13.1m, increasing 43% and 32% year-over-year respectively.

John Burris, CEO of Sourcefire, said: "With another strong quarter, our top line for the first half of 2010 grew by 38%. We are showing continued improvement in our adjusted operating margin and earnings while making important investments in our three areas of focus for the year – innovation, international and indirect."

For the third quarter of 2010, Sourcefire expects revenue in the range of $34.3m to $35.8m and net income per diluted share in the range of $0.08 to $0.10.