1014 GMT - Haleon's earnings-per-share beat signals an turning point, Barclays analysts say in a note. The British consumer-health giant's historical lack of EPS delivery has been a key investor complaint which should ease now after its 2H topped consensus by 6%, Barclays says. "Given recent strength in Haleon's share price we could see some profit taking first thing this morning, but the robust topline and EPS delivery confirm our thesis that Haleon is establishing a track record as a steady compounder," the analysts say. Haleon's 2025 guidance is in line with expectations, but its 2H weighting comes as a surprise, they add. Shares are down 3.1% at 38.33 pounds. (helena.smolak@wsj.com)
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