Investing.com - Baxter (NYSE:BAX) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Baxter announced earnings per share of $0.76 on revenue of $2.95B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.6444 on revenue of $2.89B.
Baxter shares are up 15% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $86.99 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Nasdaq which is up 9.02% from the start of the year.
Baxter follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Baxter's report follows an earnings beat by J&J on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, who reported EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $22.32B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.34 on revenue of $21.98B.
Abbott Labs had beat expectations on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 with first quarter EPS of $1.32 on revenue of $10.46B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.27 on revenue of $10.69B.
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