Smith & Nephew plc announced earnings results for the half year ended July 3, 2021. For the half year, the company announced sales was USD 2,599 million compared to USD 2,035 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 239 million compared to operating loss of USD 5 million a year ago. Net income was USD 205 million compared to USD 100 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.234 compared to USD 0.115 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.233 compared to USD 0.114 a year ago.