Post-earnings recap
Reported
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
Est. EPS
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Implied move
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EPS beat rate
75%
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Est. EPS
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Novartis reported an EPS of $0.87, slightly missing expectations. Despite this, the stock rose by 3.84%, indicating investor optimism or a positive market reaction to other factors not detailed in the earnings report.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.87 | N/A | -0.34% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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