Investing.com - Aetna (NYSE:AET) reported third quarter earnings that beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.96 on revenue of $15.48B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.83 on revenue of $15.25B. That compared to EPS of $2.45 on revenue of $15B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $3.43 on revenue of $15.56B in the previous quarter.
For the year, Aetna shares are up 6.25%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 1.58% year to date.
Aetna follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
On October 16, J&J (NYSE:JNJ) reported third quarter EPS of $2.05 on revenue of $20.35B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.03 on revenue of $20.05B.
Novartis ADR earnings beat analyst's expectations on October 18, with third quarter EPS of $1.32 on revenue of $12.78B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.3 on revenue of $12.94B
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