Gilead Sciences Inc. Q3 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD) released earnings for third quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $1.253 billion, or $1.00 per share. This compares with $2.180 billion, or $1.73 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, Gilead Sciences Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $2.02 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.55 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 7.0% to $7.545 billion from $7.051 billion last year.

Gilead Sciences Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $1.253 Bln. vs. $2.180 Bln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $1.00 vs. $1.73 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $7.545 Bln vs. $7.051 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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