Investing.com - Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $0.79 on revenue of $1.56B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.77 on revenue of $1.53B. That compared to EPS of $0.69 on revenue of $1.46B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $0.83 on revenue of $1.48B in the previous quarter.
For the year, Zoetis Inc shares are up 3.17%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 11.15% year to date.
Zoetis Inc follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On Thursday, January 31, 2019, Roche Holding ADR reported fourth quarter EPS of $18.14 on revenue of $14.88B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.04 on revenue of $14.88B.
Novartis ADR earnings missed analyst's expectations on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, with fourth quarter EPS of $1.25 on revenue of $13.27B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.28 on revenue of $13.42B
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