Medtronic Plc Q2 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

Medtronic plc (MDT) announced earnings for its second quarter that increased from the same period last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $1.270 billion, or $0.99 per share. This compares with $909 million, or $0.68 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Excluding items, Medtronic plc reported adjusted earnings of $1.620 billion or $1.26 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.25 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 5.2% to $8.403 billion from $7.984 billion last year.

Medtronic plc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q2): $1.270 Bln. vs. $909 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q2): $0.99 vs. $0.68 last year.
-Revenue (Q2): $8.403 Bln vs. $7.984 Bln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $5.44 to $5.50

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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