Investing.com - Cardinal Health reported on Friday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Cardinal Health announced earnings per share of $1.20 on revenue of $49.6B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.98 on revenue of $48.86B.
Cardinal Health shares are up 46% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $75.67 , down-from-52-week-high.
Cardinal Health follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Cardinal Health's report follows an earnings beat by UnitedHealth on October 14, who reported EPS of $5.79 on revenue of $80.9B, compared to forecasts EPS of $5.43 on revenue of $80.52B.
J&J had beat expectations on October 18 with third quarter EPS of $2.55 on revenue of $23.79B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.52 on revenue of $23.46B.
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