Becton, Dickinson & Co. (NYSE: BDX) reported Q3 EPS of $1.51, $0.08 better than the analyst estimate of $1.43. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.01 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.99 billion.

Becton, Dickinson & Co. sees FY2011 EPS of $5.65-$5.70, versus prior guidance of $5.55-$5.65 and the consensus of $5.63. Reported revenue growth guidance for the full fiscal year 2011 is expected to be at the higher end of the previously communicated range of 5 to 6 percent compared with fiscal year 2010.

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