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Abbvie, Inc. (ABBV) Tops Q2 EPS by 6c; Guides Q3 EPS to Strong Side

July 25, 2014 7:47 AM EDT

(Updated - July 25, 2014 7:50 AM EDT)

Abbvie, Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) reported Q2 EPS of $0.82, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $0.76. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.93 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.7 billion.

"This was another very strong quarter for AbbVie, as we delivered sales and earnings per share above our original guidance and announced plans to merge with Shire, a strategic action that will further enhance our long-term growth prospects," said Richard A. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "Last month, we raised our 2014 earnings-per-share guidance, reflecting... More