Pfizer reports better-than-expected Q2 results despite low sales of Prevnar

While sales of the popular vaccine Prevnar fell short, Pfizer still reported better-than-expected revenue thanks to strong sales from new treatments.

The New York City-based drugmaker's second quarter revenue increased 11 percent year over year to $13.2 billion.

Prevnar, a vaccine for pneumococcal diseases, saw a decline in sales posting $1.26 billion, compared to the $1.58 billion analysts predicted, according to Bloomberg.

Sales of Ibrance — Pfizer's new breast cancer drug — more than tripled to hit $514 million, surpassing analysts' estimate of $498 million.

Pfizer's new arthritis pill Xeljanz posted 217 million in sales, beating its $199 million projection.

Pfizer reported total earnings of $2.02 billion, or 33 cents a share, a decrease from the $2.63 billion, or 42 cents per share, the company recorded for the second quarter of 2015.

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