Investing.com - Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.18 on revenue of $3.8B. Analysts polled by Investing.com forecast EPS of $2.15 on revenue of $3.73B. That compared to EPS of $1.96 on revenue of $3.47B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $1.69 on revenue of $3.24B in the previous quarter.
Stryker shares gained 1.83% to trade at $163.95 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, Stryker shares are up 2.72%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 7% year to date.
Stryker follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, J&J reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.97 on revenue of $20.39B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.95 on revenue of $20.2B.
Pfizer earnings matched analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with fourth quarter EPS of $0.64 on revenue of $13.98B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.64 on revenue of $13.96B
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