Johnson & Johnson TodayJNJJohnson & Johnson$164.78 +9.61 (+6.19%) 52-Week Range$140.68▼$169.99Dividend Yield3.16%P/E Ratio18.33Price Target$171.00Add to WatchlistAfter years of post-COVID-19 normalization and the impact of its Kenvue spinoff, Johnson & Johnson’s NYSE: JNJ stock price is back in rally mode. It is still early in the game, but the Q2 results affirm that growth is back, acceleration is happening and is expected to continue in the back half of the year.  Acceleration may be stronger than foreca ...

Core Viewpoint - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is set to report its second-quarter 2025 results on July 16, with sales and earnings estimates of $22.79 billion and $2.66 per share respectively. The earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have seen slight increases over the past month [1][2]. Group 1: Earnings Performance - JNJ has consistently exceeded earnings expectations in the last four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 5.71%. The most recent quarter showed a surprise of 7.78% [3][4]. - The company has an Earnings ESP of +2.40% and a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a strong likelihood of a positive earnings surprise [4]. Group 2: Sales Drivers and Challenges - Sales in JNJ's Innovative Medicines segment are expected to be driven by key products like Darzalex, Tremfya, and Erleada, with projected sales of $3.45 billion, $1.08 billion, and $903.9 million respectively [6][7]. - The sales of Stelara are anticipated to decline due to biosimilar competition, with estimates pegged at $1.88 billion [8][9]. - The MedTech segment faces challenges in China due to a volume-based procurement program, but growth is expected from newly acquired businesses like Abiomed and Shockwave [12][13]. Group 3: Strategic Developments - JNJ's acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies for approximately $14.6 billion enhances its presence in the neurological and psychiatric drug market [24]. - The company is navigating significant headwinds, including the impact of the Stelara patent cliff and ongoing legal battles related to talc lawsuits [25][24]. Group 4: Stock Performance and Valuation - JNJ's stock has risen 10.3% this year, outperforming the industry and the S&P 500, with a current price/earnings ratio of 14.42, slightly below the industry average [16][19]. - The company is viewed as reasonably valued, with expectations for operational sales growth to accelerate in the second half of 2025 and beyond [27][19].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Asymchem, Kangji Medical, Weigao, Angelalign, and Hygeia, while Tigermed, WuXi XDC, WuXi Biologics, and Frontage are rated as "Neutral" [11][15][18][27][36]. Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery in the healthcare sector, particularly in the CDMO segment, with expectations for earnings resilience driven by new order growth and demand from both US and EU markets, as well as from Chinese biotech licensing [2][3]. - The Medtech sector is anticipated to see clearer recovery in the second half of 2025, supported by normalized hospital activity and new product contributions [3]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring pricing competition and consumption recovery signals in the services sector, particularly in consumer-related categories [4]. Summary by Sections CRO/CDMO - Earnings are expected to remain resilient, especially for companies with exposure to late-stage development and manufacturing projects [2]. - Key investor focus areas include new order growth, client behavior shifts amid policy uncertainties, and pricing and margin recovery [2][13]. - EPS estimates have been revised upward by an average of 1.3% to 1.4% for 2025-2027, with target prices adjusted by an average of 4% [1]. Medtech - Recovery is expected to materialize more clearly in the second half of 2025, with key areas to watch including the pace of VBP rollout and surgical volume trends [3]. - Companies like Weigao and Kangji are ramping up new product launches and global expansions, despite some tariff-related uncertainties [3]. Services - Reimbursement control and DRG/DIP pressure are likely to persist, impacting pricing and volumes [4]. - The report notes a cautious outlook for M&A activity, with companies like Hygeia becoming more positive while others remain cautious [9]. Financial Estimates - The report provides detailed financial estimates for various companies, indicating expected sales growth and net income projections for FY25 and beyond [14][19]. - For instance, WuXi Apptec is projected to achieve a revenue growth of 10-15% for FY25, while Asymchem anticipates double-digit revenue growth alongside margin improvements [19]. Target Price Changes - Target prices for several companies have been adjusted, with Asymchem's target price increased to HK$85.5, reflecting a 13% change [11][15]. - WuXi Biologics' target price is set at HK$25.6, based on a 12-month forward P/E of 22x [15][31]. Backlog and Order Trajectory - The report includes a detailed analysis of backlog and new order trajectories for key players in the CRO/CDMO space, indicating significant year-on-year growth in sales and backlog for companies like WuXi Apptec and WuXi Biologics [17].

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Core Insights - Abbott's diversified business portfolio is well-positioned for continued momentum into 2025, currently holding a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [1] Factors Driving ABT Shares - Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is leveraging its strong presence in emerging markets, achieving an 8% organic sales growth in Q1 2025. The company is focusing on biosimilars, securing rights to 15 products across key therapeutic areas, and has recently agreed to commercialize four additional biosimilars in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa [2] - The Diagnostics business, accounting for 20% of total revenues in Q1 2025, is experiencing increased global demand for routine diagnostics, with Core Laboratory Diagnostics (excluding China) growing 6.5% [3] - The Diabetes Care segment is benefiting from the success of the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system, which has achieved global leadership in its category. In Q1 2025, CGM sales exceeded $1.7 billion, reflecting a 21.6% year-over-year growth [4][5] Recent Performance - Year-to-date, Abbott's shares have increased by 21.7%, outperforming the industry average of 8.2%. The company's expansion in high-growth areas and new product launches are expected to sustain this upward trend [6] Concerns for Abbott - Foreign exchange fluctuations pose a significant challenge, with a 2.8% unfavorable impact on sales in Q1 2025 due to a strong euro and other developed market currencies [7] - The ongoing complex geopolitical situation is leading to higher-than-anticipated expenses for raw materials and freight, which may affect Abbott's business in the coming months. The deteriorating global economic environment is also reducing demand for several MedTech products, impacting sales and increasing costs [8] Other Key Picks - Other top-ranked stocks in the medical space include Phibro Animal Health (PAHC), Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), and Cencora (COR), with varying degrees of performance and earnings estimates [11][12][13][14]

1 July 2025 | 3:48PM HKT China Healthcare Service & Devices CDMO 2Q order momentum continued; recovery for Medtech & Services more likely in 2H25 We hosted 54 China Healthcare companies in-person in Hong Kong (June 24-27), among which were CDMO/CRO (e.g., WuXi AppTec, Asymchem, Pharmaron, WuXi XDC, Tigermed, Genscript, Bora Pharma), MedTech (Weigao, AK Medical, Kangji, Angelalign, Jiangsu Yuyue, and Lepu), and Service names (Hygiea, Gushengtang, Jinxin, Aier). CRO/CDMO: Momentum continues; investor focus on ...

June 26, 2025 02:15 PM GMT China Healthcare | Asia Pacific 2025 NRDL and Commercial Insurance Drug List to Start Negotiation Key Takeaways Eligibility: Eligibility for NRDL negotiations is similar to previous years, including new drugs or indications approved before June 30, 2025, rare disease and pediatric drugs, etc. In addition, drugs eligible for the Commercial Insurance List include: 1) new drugs approved during 1/1/2020-6/30/2025; 2) rare disease drugs. Timeline: The NRDL negotiations may be moved ahe ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to Ocumension with a 12-month price target of HK$6.93, indicating a potential downside of 36.9% from the current price of HK$10.98 [6][7]. Core Insights - Management expressed confidence in OT-101 (low dose atropine) with ongoing business development negotiations and expects Phase 3 data readout in May 2026, which is crucial for regulatory filings in the US and China [3][5]. - The supply of Yutiq is expected to resume in China starting from July, with FY25 sales guidance reiterated to double to Rmb800 million, approximately 50% of which is anticipated from the Alcon franchise [5][6]. Summary by Sections Business Development Focus - The primary focus is on OT-101, with management anticipating positive Phase 3 data for children and adolescents with myopia, and plans for regulatory filings in both the US and China post-data readout [3][5]. - The ongoing Phase 3 multi-regional clinical trial (MRCT) includes over 700 participants globally, with a design that meets FDA and CDE requirements [3]. - Management is also monitoring SYD-101 for US visibility, especially following its recent EU approval, with the upcoming FDA PDUFA date seen as a significant event [3][5]. - Market penetration remains a key uncertainty, with accessible pricing between US$60-90/month and potential reimbursement, but concerns exist regarding physician willingness to prescribe and competition from compound pharmacies [3][5]. Financial Guidance - Management expects Yutiq supply constraints to ease, projecting flat or slight increases in sales for the full year, estimated at Rmb50-60 million [5]. - The FY25 sales guidance of Rmb800 million reflects a doubling of sales, with a significant contribution from the Alcon franchise [5][6].

Presenters: Sophia Dong - Investor Relations Director Bottom line: Management highlighted encouraging ex-China development progress of out-licensed assets including B7H3 ADC, B7H4 ADC and oral GLP-1. Product sales guidance of double-digit growth in 2025 was re-iterated, and key product Ameile targets peak sales of Rmb8bn with upsides from combination therapy. We expect potential deal-making opportunities to come from early-stage ADC (EGFR/cMET, CDH6, CDH17), KRAS G12Di and next-generation disease modifiers ...

24 June 2025 | 10:37PM HKT China Medical System Holdings (0867.HK): China Healthcare Corporate Day 2025 — Key Takeaways: Highlighted drivers beyond Key Takeaways Highlighted topline growth albeit divestiture of Dermavon: the company emphasized that positive sales growth in 2026 could be achieved after the spin-off of Dermavon, a subsidiary focusing on dermatology diseases. The previous guidance of double-digit sales growth for 2025 remain unchanged as the spin-off is expected to complete by YE25, driven by: ...