Abbott Laboratories (ABT US) reported better-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, due to higher diagnostic revenue led by strong COVID-19 testing revenue. 2022 adjusted EPS guidance remains unchanged.
In Q1, global COVID-19 testing-related sales reached to a record high of $3.3 billion, representing 28% of total revenue. COVID-19 testing revenue guidance was raised to $4.5 billion for 2022.
Medical devices business reported double-digit organic revenue growth in the U.S. as well as international market, showing continued recovery in the elective procedures.