Investing.com - Alexion reported on Thursday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Alexion announced earnings per share of $3.11 on revenue of $1.44B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.58 on revenue of $1.28B.
Alexion shares are down 3.28% from the beginning of the year , still down 16.67% from its 52 week high of $125.52 set on Thursday, August 22, 2019. They are under-performing the Nasdaq which is up 17.5% year to date.
Alexion follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Alexion's report follows an earnings beat by J&J on Thursday, July 16, 2020, who reported EPS of $1.67 on revenue of $18.34B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.49 on revenue of $17.61B.
Roche Holding ADR had beat expectations on Thursday, July 23, 2020 with second quarter EPS of $1.45 on revenue of $15.27B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $15.69B.
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