Johnson & Johnson Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Earnings Report - Johnson & Johnson is set to release its second-quarter earnings results on July 16, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.68 per share, a decrease from $2.82 per share in the same period last year [1] - The company is projected to report quarterly revenue of $22.86 billion, an increase from $22.45 billion a year earlier [1] Drug Application - On July 8, Johnson & Johnson submitted a supplemental new drug application to the US FDA for CAPLYTA, aimed at preventing relapse in schizophrenia based on long-term safety and efficacy data [2] - Following the announcement, Johnson & Johnson shares rose by 0.9%, closing at $157.69 [2] Analyst Ratings - Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $169 to $171 [5] - Leerink Partners analyst David Risinger downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform, reducing the price target from $169 to $153 [5] - Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $166 to $165 [5] - Raymond James analyst Jayson Bedford maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $162 to $164 [5] - B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson maintained a Neutral rating and reduced the price target from $171 to $159 [5]