Investing.com - Hologic reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Hologic announced earnings per share of $2.17 on revenue of $1.47B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.32 on revenue of $1.19B.
Hologic shares are up 2% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $74.97 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 3.78% from the start of the year.
Hologic shares gained 3.89% in after-hours trade the report.
Hologic follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Hologic's report follows an earnings beat by J&J on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, who reported EPS of $2.13 on revenue of $24.8B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.12 on revenue of $25.28B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 with fourth quarter EPS of $4.48 on revenue of $73.74B, compared to forecast for EPS of $4.3 on revenue of $72.98B.
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