Investing.com - Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $0.85 on revenue of $13.12B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.75 on revenue of $13B. That compared to EPS of $0.77 on revenue of $12.91B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $0.64 on revenue of $13.98B in the previous quarter.
For the year, Pfizer shares are down 9.3%, under-performing the Dow 30 which is up 15.16% year to date.
Pfizer follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, J&J reported first quarter EPS of $2.1 on revenue of $20.02B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.04 on revenue of $19.61B.
Novartis ADR earnings beat analyst's expectations on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, with first quarter EPS of $1.21 on revenue of $11.11B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.11 on revenue of $11.09B
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