Novartis (NYSE: NVS) reported Q2 EPS of $1.27, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $1.24. Revenue for the quarter came in at $12.7 billion versus the consensus estimate of $12.45 billion.

Outlook 2015 for continuing operations confirmed:

• Continuing operations net sales expected to grow mid-single digit (cc); core operating income expected to grow ahead of sales at a high-single digit rate (cc)
• To reflect first half performance, Novartis raises Sandoz FY guidance to high single digit sales growth (cc), lowers Alcon FY guidance to low single digit sales growth (cc)

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