Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) reported Q2 EPS of $2.30, $0.07 better than the analyst estimate of $2.23. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.97 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.92 billion.

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Becton Dickinson reaffirms FY2017 adj EPS of $9.35-$9.45, versus the consensus of $9.44.

"We are very pleased with our strong second quarter and year-to-date performance, and move forward with strong momentum," said Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman and CEO. "Both segments contributed to revenue growth, demonstrating the breadth and diversity of the growth drivers within our portfolio. We remain confident in our outlook for fiscal 2017 and our ability to create value for our shareholders."

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