Aetna (AET) Tops Q2 EPS by 39c

Aetna (NYSE: AET) reported Q2 EPS of $3.43, $0.39 better than the analyst estimate of $3.04. Revenue for the quarter came in at $15.46 billion versus the consensus estimate of $15.5 billion.

“Our solid second quarter results reflect an ongoing commitment to operational excellence and to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve,” said Mark T. Bertolini, Aetna chairman and CEO. “Our strategy is focused on placing the consumer at the center of everything we do, and I am pleased with our progress toward building a simpler, more affordable and responsive health care experience for our members.”

“Disciplined pricing and moderate medical cost trend contributed to our strong second quarter results,” said Shawn M. Guertin, Aetna executive vice president and CFO. “Steady business fundamentals, focused execution and healthy cash flow position the company for continued solid performance in the second half of 2018.”

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