Summary
Johnson & Johnson reported solid performance for the period ending July 4, 2010, with total sales reaching $30.96 billion for the first six months, a 2.3% increase year-over-year. This growth was primarily driven by international markets, which saw a 9.0% increase in sales, partially offset by a 3.9% decline in U.S. sales. The company's pharmaceutical segment demonstrated resilience, with a 1.0% increase in sales for the quarter and a slight decrease for the six-month period, supported by strong performance in key products like REMICADE® and RISPERDAL® CONSTA®. The Medical Devices & Diagnostics segment was a significant growth driver, posting an 8.2% increase in sales for the six months, fueled by strong performance in DePuy, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, and Ethicon. However, the Consumer segment experienced a 2.0% sales decline for the six-month period, impacted by product recalls and a suspension of production at a key facility. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.45 billion, or $1.23 per diluted share, showing an improvement from the prior year's quarter. The company also continued its commitment to shareholder returns, increasing its cash dividend.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $15.33B |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.63B |
| Gross Profit | $10.70B |
| SG&A Expenses | $4.76B |
| Operating Income | $4.38B |
| Interest Expense | $101.00M |
| Net Income | $3.45B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.25 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.23 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2.76B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.80B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total sales for the first six months of 2010 increased by 2.3% to $30.96 billion, driven by international growth.
- 2The Medical Devices & Diagnostics segment showed robust growth, with sales up 8.2% for the six-month period.
- 3Pharmaceutical segment sales experienced a slight 0.8% decrease for the six months, but grew 1.0% in the second quarter, indicating stability.
- 4The Consumer segment faced challenges, with sales down 2.0% for the six months, impacted by product recalls and facility issues.
- 5Net earnings for the second quarter of 2010 were $3.45 billion, an increase from $3.21 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
- 6Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were $1.23, up from $1.15 in the prior year's quarter.
- 7The company continued its dividend growth, increasing the quarterly cash dividend by 10.2% and marking the 48th consecutive year of increases.