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May 20, 2025 6:00 AM - Gordon Thompson
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Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) is a leading global healthcare solutions company that operates in the medical technology sector. It is known for its innovative medical devices and therapies that improve patient outcomes. As Medtronic prepares to release its quarterly earnings on May 21, 2025, investors are keenly observing the company's financial performance and market trends.
Analysts project Medtronic's earnings per share (EPS) to be $1.58, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects the company's strong operational performance and strategic initiatives. Revenue is expected to reach $8.81 billion, a 2.6% rise from the same quarter last year, indicating steady growth in its core business areas.
Historically, Medtronic's stock has shown a positive one-day return following earnings announcements in 53% of cases over the past five years. Investors are watching to see if this trend continues, as it could influence the stock's short-term performance. The stability in earnings estimates over the past month suggests confidence in the company's financial health.
Medtronic's cardiovascular portfolio, particularly its Pulse Field Ablation products, contributes to a positive outlook. The company is also making progress in its medical surgical segment, which is expected to improve its gross margin and SG&A. Despite a modest expected dividend increase of less than 2%, Medtronic's robust free cash flow coverage supports its financial stability.
Medtronic's financial metrics provide insight into its market valuation. With a P/E ratio of 26.18 and a price-to-sales ratio of 3.36, the market values its earnings and revenue positively. The company's enterprise value to sales ratio of 4.12 and enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of 18.77 reflect its overall market worth. Additionally, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54 and a current ratio of 1.90 indicate a healthy balance sheet and liquidity position.
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