Investing.com - Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Eli Lilly announced earnings per share of $2.62 on revenue of $7.81B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.28 on revenue of $7.32B.
Eli Lilly shares are up 3% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $285.09 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 12.22% 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 UnitedHealth on Thursday, April 14, 2022, who reported EPS of $5.49 on revenue of $80.15B, compared to forecasts EPS of $5.36 on revenue of $78.73B.
J&J had beat expectations on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 with first quarter EPS of $2.67 on revenue of $23.43B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $23.62B.
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