Cardiovascular Divisions Boost Medtronic's FYQ2 Top-Line As Hurricane Recovery Continues

Medtronic's revenue of $7.1bn for the second fiscal quarter of 2018 was down 4% year-over-year on an as-reported basis, but up 4% on a comparable constant-currency basis. –It would have been even greater if not for the hurricane that hindered manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico, the company reported Nov 21.

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Medtronic Headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota • Source: Medtronic PLC

Medtronic PLC's growth in the second fiscal quarter of 2018 was driven by its cardiovascular divisions – especially transcatheter valves, and would have been even greater if not for the hurricane that hindered manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico.

On Nov 21, the company reported revenue of $7.1bn for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and earnings per share...

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