C.R. Bard Inc Q2 Profit Climbs 11%

(RTTNews) - C.R. Bard Inc (BCR) released earnings for its second quarter that gained ground from last year.

The company said its bottom line advanced to $192.2 million, or $2.54 per share. This was up from $173.7 million, or $2.27 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $2.47 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 8.3% to $931.50 million. This was up from $859.80 million last year.

C.R. Bard Inc earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $192.2 Mln. vs. $173.7 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 10.7% -EPS (Q2): $2.54 vs. $2.27 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 11.9% -Analysts Estimate: $2.47 -Revenue (Q2): $931.50 Mln vs. $859.80 Mln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 8.3%

-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $10.10 - $10.20