Reckitt Benckiser (RB.LN): 3Q Earnings
Due: Oct. 27 at 1100 GMT
DJ Survey of 5 Analysts
Average EPS Before Exceptional Items: 47.3p, up 20% (39.5p in 3Q 2008)
Average Revenue: GBP1.90B, up 15% (GBP1.66B in 3Q 2008)
Average Operating Profit GBP450M, up 19% (GBP380M in 3Q 2008)
Note: Analysts see sales at constant exchange rates rising 6.6% with operating margin up 1.1 percentage points as strong 1H continues into 2H. Analysts are split on whether company will upgrade its FY profit guidance, as uncertainty continues to surround Suboxone in the U.S. Any update on potential for generic competition will be welcomed. (MIC)
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