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ResMed posts a 9% rise in first-quarter earnings, outlines US manufacturing expansion, and earns strong buy recommendations from analysts, driven by innovation and market share gains.
 
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ResMed, a US-based medical device company, which reported a 9% rise in first-quarter (Q1) earnings to US$1.3 billion, with an operating cash flow of $457 million. Net income increased by 12% to $348 million, while gross margins improved by 290 basis points (bp). Revenue was up 8%, driven by 10% growth in the Americas and 6% across Europe, Asia, and other regions.
ResMed has also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share. The company is planning to expand its manufacturing operations in the US, signalling confidence in its long-term growth strategy.
Analysts suggest ResMed as a strong 'buy', citing its earnings growth at a reasonable valuation, trading at 22 times forward earnings with a projected 17% growth rate. Despite concerns over glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs affecting the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) market, ResMed continues to capture market share.
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