Devices & Diagnostics

Medtronic reaffirms fiscal 2011 guidance

Device maker Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT) reaffirmed its financial projections for fiscal 2011, with revenue growth expected between 5 percent and 8 percent. The company expects diluted earnings per share between $3.45 and $3.55 for the full year, according to a statement from Medtronic. The consensus analysts’ estimate is earnings per share of $3.51. For […]

Device maker Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT) reaffirmed its financial projections for fiscal 2011, with revenue growth expected between 5 percent and 8 percent.

The company expects diluted earnings per share between $3.45 and $3.55 for the full year, according to a statement from Medtronic. The consensus analysts’ estimate is earnings per share of $3.51.

For 2010, Medtronic posted diluted earnings per share of $2.79. Revenue grew 8 percent to $15.8 billion.

For the first quarter, the company expects diluted earnings per share between 79 and 81 cents.

Medtronic’s stock was down 2 percent to $37.32 in midday trading.