BHP Billiton's (BHP) 1H FY18 Earnings & Revenues Up Y/Y

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Mining giant, BHP Billiton Limited (BHP - Free Report) , reported robust financial results for first-half fiscal 2018 (ended Dec 31, 2017). Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company rallied 2.3% to $47.60 on Feb 22, post the broadcast of results.  

Earnings

For first-half fiscal 2018, earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) came in at nearly 76 cents per share, up 25% year over year.

Revenues

Revenues for first-half fiscal 2018 totaled $21.8 billion, up from $18.8 billion recorded in the prior-year period.

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