Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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JNJ jumps over 6% on Q2 earnings beat and full-year guidance increase, driven by strong pharma sales and improved MedTech sales.
JNJ eyes $50B in oncology sales by 2030, driven by drugs like Darzalex, Erleada, new launches including Carvykti and Tecvayli, and its cancer pipeline.
Sales of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s esketamine nasal spray Spravato grew sequentially in the second quarter, marking a positive sign for the broader psychedelics sector, according to Jefferies analysts. Spravato sales grew 29% quarter-over-quarter to $414 million worldwide.
J&J's diversified business, robust pipeline, and strong free cash flow provide stability despite ongoing legal overhang from talcum powder claims. Legal risks remain a near-term headwind, but I believe any settlement will be manageable for J&J's financial strength and present a buying opportunity. J&J's 63-year dividend growth streak, solid payout ratio, and AAA credit rating make it an attractive choice for long-term, income-focused investors.
IHE, PPH, XLV, IYH and FTXH could gain as JNJ lifts 2025 outlook and dividend after strong Q2 earnings beat.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.82 per share a year ago.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.82 per share a year ago.
After years of post-COVID-19 normalization and the impact of its Kenvue spinoff, Johnson & Johnson's NYSE: JNJ stock price is back in rally mode. It is still early in the game, but the Q2 results affirm that growth is back, acceleration is happening and is expected to continue in the back half of the year.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 16, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Darren Snellgrove - Corporate Participant Jennifer L. Taubert - Executive VP & Worldwide Chairman of Innovative Medicine Joaquin Duato - CEO & Chairman John C.
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