Euro Q2 Earnings Preview: GSK, Sanofi, Bayer And Reckitt
Executive Summary
Major Europe-based consumer health players GSK, Sanofi, Bayer and Reckitt are all hoping for a sales boost in Q2 following a difficult Q1 due to the almost non-existent cough and cold season. This earnings preview highlights what to look out for as these four firms report their second-quarter results over the coming weeks.
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