NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Dial Corp. said Tuesday it expects to beat analysts' earnings expectations for the first-quarter by at least 5 cents per share due to continued strong domestic sales.

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based consumer products maker now expects earnings per share, before special charges, of 24 or 25 cents.

The maker of Dial soaps, Purex laundry detergents and Renuzit air fresheners also said it expects earnings per share of $1.06 to $1.08 for the year, before special charges.

Analysts on average estimated earnings of 19 cents a share for the first quarter and $1.04 for the year, according to tracking firm First Call.

As previously reported, Dial (DL: up $0.69 to $19.15, Research, Estimates) will record a first-quarter after-tax charge $43.3 million for its Argentina operations.

Dial is expected to report first quarter earnings April 18.