Investing.com – Becton Dickinson (NYSE:) reported on Thursday second quarter that beat analysts’ forecasts and income that topped expectations.

Becton Dickinson introduced earnings per share of $3.18 on income of $5.01B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.93 on income of $4.85B.

Becton Dickinson shares are down 0% from the start of the 12 months, nonetheless down 9.65% from its 52 week excessive of $280.62 set on February 9. They’re outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 9.78% from the beginning of the 12 months.

Becton Dickinson follows different main Healthcare sector earnings this month

Becton Dickinson’s report follows an earnings beat by UnitedHealth on April 14, who reported EPS of $5.49 on income of $80.15B, in comparison with forecasts EPS of $5.36 on income of $78.73B.

J&J had beat expectations on April 19 with first quarter EPS of $2.67 on income of $23.43B, in comparison with forecast for EPS of $2.59 on income of $23.62B.

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