# Medtronic plc (MDT) — Q3-2011 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2011-02-22 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/MDT/earnings/Q3-2011

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Medtronic Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.57%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.86 | N/A | +3.12% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based on numerical results only.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available.

### What It Means

Medtronic reported an earnings per share that exceeded expectations, but the stock fell by 2.57% following the announcement. The lack of revenue data and guidance may have contributed to investor uncertainty, leading to the stock's decline despite the EPS beat.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/MDT/earnings/Q3-2011_