Medtronic reports strong finish to its fiscal year with its fourth quarter financial results; announces dividend increase
1. Medtronic reports Q4 revenue of $8.9 billion, up 5.4% organically. 2. Q4 GAAP EPS increased 67% to $0.82, reflecting strong earnings growth. 3. Plans to spin off the Diabetes business into a new company within 18 months. 4. Dividend increased to $0.71 per share, 48th consecutive year of hikes. 5. Strong growth in Cardiac Ablation Solutions; FDA approvals boost product pipeline.