The Quarterly Performances of GlaxoSmithKline’s Business Segments

GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) product portfolio is separated into three business segments: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, and Consumer Healthcare. GlaxoSmithKline reported a rise in revenue at constant exchange rates across all three of its segments during the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017. The Pharmaceuticals segment reported a 4% fall in YoY (year-over-year) revenue to ~4.0 billion British pounds during the first quarter, including a 2% rise in operating revenue offset by the 6% negative impact of foreign exchange.