
Investing.com – Eli Lilly (NYSE:) reported on Thursday second quarter that beat analysts’ forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
Eli Lilly announced earnings per share of $1.89 on revenue of $5.50B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.56 on revenue of $5.77B.
Eli Lilly shares are up 23% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $161.75 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the which is up 0.86% from the start of the year.
Eli Lilly follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Eli Lilly’s report follows an earnings beat by J&J on July 16, who reported EPS of $1.67 on revenue of $18.34B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.49 on revenue of $17.61B.
Roche Holding ADR had beat expectations on July 23 with second quarter EPS of $1.45 on revenue of $15.27B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $15.69B.
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