Eli Lilly And Co. (LLY) reported a profit for its first quarter that climbed compared to the same period last year.
The company said its bottom line totaled $1.04 billion, or $0.98 per share. This was up from $882.3 million, or $0.83 per share, in last year's first quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.96 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company said revenue for the quarter rose 7.4% to $5.23 billion. This was up from $4.87 billion last year.
Eli Lilly And Co. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q1): $1.04 Bln. vs. $882.3 Mln. last year.-Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 17.9%-EPS (Q1): $0.98 vs. $0.83 last year.-EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 18.1%-Analysts Estimate: $0.96 -Revenue (Q1): $5.23 Bln vs. $4.87 Bln last year.-Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 7.4%
-Guidance:Full year EPS guidance: $4.05 - $4.15
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