Abbott (ABT) Tops Q2 EPS by 2c

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Abbott Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Results

July 20, 2016 7:45 AM EDT

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Second-quarter worldwide sales of $5.3 billion increased 3.2 percent on a reported basis and 6.4 percent on an operational basis. Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations under GAAP was $0.40 in the second quarter. Excluding specified items, adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.55 in the second quarter, above the previous guidance range. Abbott's full-year 2016 EPS for continuing operations under GAAP is projected to be $1.26 to $1.36. Projected full-year 2016 adjusted EPS... More