Investing.com - J&J (NYSE:JNJ) reported second quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.58 on revenue of $20.56B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.44 on revenue of $20.29B. That compared to EPS of $2.1 on revenue of $20.83B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $2.1 on revenue of $20.02B in the previous quarter.
For the year, J&J shares are up 4.35%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 21.69% year to date.
J&J follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, Bayer AG PK reported second quarter EPS of $0.71 on revenue of $14.5B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $0.69 on revenue of $14.17B.
Helen of Troy Ltd earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, with first quarter EPS of $2.06 on revenue of $376.34M. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.69 on revenue of $351.54M
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