Britain’s AstraZeneca posts revenue boost, with 2.5 billion COVID-19 jabs released
British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said on Thursday that its total revenue increased by 41 per cent in 2021, while core earnings per share (EPS) grew by 32 per cent.
The company noted that it had delivered on the promise of broad and equitable access to its COVID-19 vaccine with 2.5 billion doses released for supply around the world.
AstraZeneca is increasing the dividend for shareholders, and said it is confident in long term growth and profitability.
For 2022 fiscal year, the company projects total revenue to increase by a high teens percentage and core EPS to increase by a mid-to-high twenties percentage.
However, reflecting increased confidence in future growth and cash generation, the board plans to increase the annualised dividend by $0.10 to $2.90.
Meanwhile, the total revenue, excluding the vaccine increased by 26 per cent to $33.44 billion.
(dpa/NAN)
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