On an adjusted basis, the company reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $45.10 per share, compared with the market estimate of $39.11 per share, according to Koyfin data.
Wall Street paused for a breather on Friday, with the S&P 500 index hovering around the flatline at midday trading in New York after a five-day rally that pushed the market to fresh record highs this week. Meanwhile, investor attention shifted to forex and gold markets.
