J&J to spin off orthopedics business, sees 2026 sales growth of over 5%

By Patrick Wingrove (Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it plans to separate its orthopedics business into a standalone company named DePuy Synthes within the next 18 to 24 months, marking its second major spinoff in two years as it sharpens focus on higher-growth healthcare segments. J&J also outlined expectations for faster growth into 2026, driven by new drug launches and a strengthened medical devices portfolio, and raised its 2025 sales forecast after reporting quarterly earnings that toppe ...