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2006
2005
Our rankings highlight the companies whose business is really booming.
Hologic
Rank:
19
Get quote:
HOLX
Employees: 870
Headquarters:
Bedford, MA
Sector(s):
Medical
Why It's hot:
Its scanners detect osteoporosis and breast cancer better than older film-based equipment. Hologic had a $140 million order backlog in 2005.
2005
($ millions)
% growth
(3-year annualized)
Growth rank
Revenue
309.5
15.2
90
Earnings
29.4
224.1
4
Operating cash flow
40.7
99.7
30
% change
Stock return (2005)
176
% change
Headcount change (2005)
14.3
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