BUZZ - Dentsply Sirona shares fall as quarterly results miss expectations and annual profit forecast is lowered

November 6 - ** The stock price of dental product manufacturer Dentsply Sirona (XRAY.O) dropped 15% in early trading to $8.58

** The company reported third-quarter revenue of $836 million on Thursday, lower than analysts' estimate of $862 million—data compiled by LSEG

** The company reported adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter of $0.29, below analysts' expectation of $0.31

** The company lowered its full-year adjusted earnings per share forecast to $1.20 to $1.30 (excluding a one-time tariff rebate gain of $0.17), compared to a previous forecast of $1.40 to $1.50

** After including the day's decline, the stock is down about 24% year to date

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