Bristol Myers reported that it earned $4.1 billion, or $2 per share, in the third quarter, down from $4.3 billion, or $1.99 a share, a year earlier.
Analysts, on average, had expected earnings per share of $1.76.
It now expects earnings per share in the range of $7.50 to $7.65, up from its previous target of $7.35 to $7.65.
Chief Operating Officer Chris Boerner is expected to become chief executive of Bristol Myers next month, replacing current CEO Giovanni Caforio.
Earlier in October, BMS agreed to buy cancer drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics (MRTX.O) for up to $5.8 billion, in an attempt to diversify its oncology business.
Persons:
David Elkins, Bristol Myers, Chris Boerner, Giovanni Caforio, Michael Erman, Sriparna Roy, Leslie Adler
Organizations:
Bristol Myers Squibb, BMS, Bristol, Therapeutics, Thomson
Locations:
The New Jersey