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J&J's first-quarter profit beats estimates even as Stelara sales disappoint

  • On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Johnson & Johnson reported first-quarter revenue of $24.1 billion, surpassing expectations, while raising its full-year 2026 sales outlook and declaring a 3% dividend increase to $1.34 per share.
  • Cancer therapy Darzalex and psoriasis treatment Tremfya drove significant growth, offsetting a steep 60% revenue decline in blockbuster autoimmune drug Stelara as biosimilar competition intensified.
  • Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.70, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.66, while medical technology business revenue rose 7.7% to $8.6 billion, meeting analyst expectations.
  • Johnson & Johnson announced a $1 billion investment in a Pennsylvania-based cell therapy manufacturing facility, signaling long-term capacity expansion to support future growth.
  • With its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase, Johnson & Johnson offers a 3.2% yield, nearly double the 1.8% healthcare sector average, sustaining structural appeal for income investors.
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J&J's first-quarter profit beats estimates even as Stelara sales disappoint

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