Investing.com - Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported on Tuesday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Amgen announced earnings per share of $4.25 on revenue of $6.21B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $3.8 on revenue of $6.19B.
Amgen shares are up 6% from the beginning of the year , still down 3.46% from its 52 week high of $264.94 set on July 6. They are under-performing the Nasdaq which is up 15.93% from the start of the year.
Amgen follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Amgen's report follows an earnings beat by J&J on July 16, 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 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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