# Astrazeneca posts first-quarter profit of $3.08 billion.

*business · news · 2026-04-29 · The Associated Press*

## Key points

- Astrazeneca reported a first-quarter profit of $3.08 billion.
- Adjusted earnings per share were $2.58, beating the expected $2.57 by analysts.
- Quarterly revenue reached $15.29 billion, exceeding forecasts of $14.96 billion.
- Astrazeneca shares have risen 34% over the past 12 months.

**Companies:** Astrazeneca
**Countries:** Britain

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