Investing.com - Abbott Labs (NYSE:ABT) reported on Thursday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Abbott Labs announced earnings per share of $1.17 on revenue of $10.22B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.02 on revenue of $9.69B.
Abbott Labs shares are up 8% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $118.98 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 16.04% from the start of the year.
Abbott Labs follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Abbott Labs's report follows an earnings beat by J&J on Wednesday, who reported EPS of $2.48 on revenue of $23.31B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.29 on revenue of $22.5B.
Intuitive Surgical had beat expectations on Tuesday with second quarter EPS of $3.92 on revenue of $1.46B, compared to forecast for EPS of $3.07 on revenue of $1.27B.
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