Johnson & Johnson To Separate Orthopedics Business, Boosts Annual Sales Outlook

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson reported Q3 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.80 per share, a 15.7% increase year over year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.75 [1] - The company achieved sales of $23.99 billion, reflecting a 6.8% year-over-year growth and exceeding the consensus of $23.74 billion [1] - The company affirmed its fiscal year 2025 adjusted earnings guidance of $10.80-$10.90 and raised sales guidance to $93.5 billion-$93.9 billion [5] Financial Performance - Innovative Medicine sales rose 6.8% to $15.56 billion, with operational growth at 5.4% and adjusted operational growth at 4.4% [1] - Cancer sales increased to $6.53 billion, up 21.3% year over year, while Immunology sales declined to $4.17 billion, a 9.8% decrease [3] - MedTech sales grew 6.8% to $8.43 billion, driven by advancements in Electrophysiology products and other medical technologies [4] Product Performance - Key growth drivers included Darzalex, Carvykti, Erleada, and Tremfya, while Stelara and Imbruvica negatively impacted sales [2][3] - Darzalex sales rose 21.7% to $3.67 billion, while Stelara sales fell 41.3% to $1.57 billion [3] Strategic Developments - The company plans to separate its Orthopedics business, establishing a standalone entity named DePuy Synthes, expected to complete within 18 to 24 months [6] - The Orthopedics business generated approximately $9.2 billion in sales for fiscal year 2024 and targets a $50 billion+ global market opportunity [7] - Namal Nawana has been appointed as Worldwide President of DePuy Synthes [8] Market Activity - Johnson & Johnson shares were down 0.63% at $189.69 during premarket trading, close to its 52-week high of $192.10 [9]