Editorial Standards

Latest News Today maintains rigorous editorial standards. Our team verifies information from trusted sources and provides context to help readers understand complex stories.

Last Updated: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 06:30 PM
Category: Id

Editor's Note

Latest News Today provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of breaking news stories. This article is part of our ongoing coverage of wbna4145333, bringing you verified information from trusted sources with added context and expert perspective.

Why This Matters: Understanding the full context of this story helps readers make informed decisions and stay updated on developments that impact our community.

Tyco quarterly net profit rises 23 percent

Tyco International Ltd. Tuesday said quarterly net income surged 23 percent, beating company and Wall Street forecasts, on a stronger performance at its healthcare and electronics divisions.

Tyco International Ltd. Tuesday said quarterly net income surged 23 percent, beating company and Wall Street forecasts, on a stronger performance at its healthcare and electronics divisions.

Tyco earned $719 million, or 34 cents a diluted share, for the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 31. That is up from $586 million, or 28 cents a share, the year before.

Analysts’ average earnings forecast was 32 cents a share, according to Reuters Research, a unit of Reuters Group Plc. Tyco’s forecast called for earnings of 30 cents to 32 cents a share.

Quarterly revenue rose 9 percent to $9.7 billion, with foreign currency contributing 7 percentage points of the increase.

Tyco said its earnings outlook for 2004 is unchanged. The company still expects to earn $1.42 to $1.52 a share before restructuring charges and divestitures.