Becton, Dickinson and Company has reported record quarterly revenues of $1.747 billion for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008, representing an increase of 11% over the prior year period.
This quarter's revenue growth rate reflects the favorable impact on all segments from foreign currency translation, which overall is estimated to account for 5% points of the increase in quarterly revenues.
Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.09 for the second quarter increased by 18% over diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of 92 cents for the second fiscal quarter of 2007.
For the six-month period ending March 31, 2008, reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.16.
For the six-month period ending March 31, 2007, reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.44.
