# Medtronic plc (MDT) — Q4-2009 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2009-05-19 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/MDT/earnings/Q4-2009

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Medtronic Beats on EPS, Stock Down 6.48%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $2.04 | N/A | +147.87% |
| 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 a strong earnings per share figure that significantly exceeded expectations, indicating better-than-expected profitability. However, the stock fell by 6.48% in response, which may suggest investor concerns or profit-taking despite the positive EPS surprise. The lack of revenue details and management commentary may have contributed to the stock's decline.

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