FRANKFURT--The following is a summary of analysts' forecasts for Fresenius SE & Co KGaA (FRE.XE) first-quarter results

(figures in million euros, EPS, dividend and target price in euro, according to US-GAAP). Earnings figures are scheduled to be released May 3.

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                                    Forecast  Change          Reported 
1st Quarter                             1Q17    in %  Number      1Q16 
Sales                                  8,110    +17%      11     6,914 
EBIT Before Special Items              1,136    +18%      11       959 
Net Income Attributable - Adjusted       418    +15%      11       362 
Diluted Earnings Per Share - Ordinary   0.76    +15%      11      0.66 
Dividend Per Share                      0.72    +16%      21      0.62 
 
Target Price                           80.09              23 
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Year-earlier figures are as given by the company. Data provided by Vara Research, dividend and target price by Factset.

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April 28, 2017 08:52 ET (12:52 GMT)