Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 21, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker1Good morning and welcome to Johnson & Johnson's fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode until the question-and-answer session of the conference. This call is being recorded. If anyone has any objections, you may disconnect at this time. If you experience technical difficulties during the conference, you may press star zero to reach the operator. I will now turn the con ...

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the innovative drug sector, highlighting the potential for significant growth in domestic and international markets [52]. Core Insights - The innovative drug industry is transitioning from quantity to quality, with a focus on differentiated products and international expansion. Companies like BeiGene, Innovent, and others are highlighted as key players [10]. - The medical device sector is experiencing a recovery in bidding volumes, particularly in imaging equipment, and is expected to benefit from government subsidies for home medical devices [10]. - The report emphasizes the growth potential in the orthopedic market due to aging demographics and the increasing penetration of domestic products [53]. - The blood products sector is expected to grow significantly due to relaxed regulations and increasing demand [12]. Market Overview - The report notes that the medical device index fell by 0.73%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.00 percentage points, ranking 22nd among 30 sectors [6]. - The top-performing stocks in the medical sector included Haiwang Biological and Ruikang Pharmaceutical, while the worst performers included ST Jingfeng and Kangzhi Pharmaceutical [6]. Company-Specific Developments - Abbott's cardiovascular business reported revenues of $3.137 billion in Q3 2025, with significant growth in arrhythmia management and electrophysiology segments [17]. - Medtronic's cardiovascular revenue reached $3.436 billion in Q3 2025, driven by strong performance in cardiac rhythm and heart failure segments [24]. - Boston Scientific's cardiovascular revenue was $3.343 billion in Q3 2025, with notable growth in the Watchman and electrophysiology segments [31]. - Johnson & Johnson's cardiovascular revenue totaled $2.213 billion in Q3 2025, benefiting from acquisitions and strong growth in electrophysiology products [42]. - Edwards Lifesciences reported cardiovascular revenue of $1.55 billion in Q3 2025, with robust growth in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mitral/tricuspid valve therapies [48]. Product Pipeline Progress - Abbott's AVEIR™ leadless pacemaker system has shown promising clinical results, while its Volt™ PFA system for atrial fibrillation has received CE certification [20]. - Medtronic's Evolut™ TAVR system has been approved for redo procedures, enhancing its market position [27]. - Boston Scientific's FARAPULSE™ PFA system has received expanded indications for treating persistent atrial fibrillation [36]. - Johnson & Johnson's VARIPULSE platform has been approved for atrial fibrillation treatment, further strengthening its product offerings [45].

Core Viewpoint - Johnson & Johnson reported strong performance in Q3 2025, driven by a robust portfolio and progress in key therapeutic areas, indicating a new era of growth and innovation [1]. Overall Financial Results - The company does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis due to uncertainties related to legal proceedings and other factors [5]. Regional Sales Results - Specific regional sales results were not detailed in the provided content. Segment Sales Results Innovative Medicine - Worldwide operational sales grew by 5.3%, with net acquisitions and divestitures contributing positively by 1.6% due to CAPLYTA [3]. - Key growth drivers included DARZALEX, CARVYKTI, ERLEADA, and RYBREVANT/LAZCLUZE in Oncology, TREMFYA and SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA in Immunology, and SPRAVATO in Neuroscience [3]. - Growth was partially offset by a negative impact of approximately 1,070 basis points from STELARA in Immunology and IMBRUVICA in Oncology [3]. MedTech - Worldwide operational sales increased by 5.6%, with net acquisitions and divestitures negatively impacting growth by 0.1% [4]. - Growth was primarily driven by electrophysiology products, Abiomed, Shockwave in Cardiovascular, wound closure products in General Surgery, and Surgical Vision [4]. Notable Announcements in the Quarter - The company encourages reviewing its disclosures filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional context [7]. Webcast Information - Johnson & Johnson will conduct a conference call with investors to discuss the earnings release, accessible via their website [8]. About Johnson & Johnson - The company emphasizes its commitment to healthcare innovation, aiming to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases through its expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech [9].

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) MedTech segment accounts for approximately 36% of total revenues and includes products in orthopedics, surgery, cardiovascular, and vision markets [1] MedTech Segment Performance - Despite challenges in the Asia Pacific markets, particularly China, J&J is shifting its portfolio towards high innovation and high growth markets, especially in Cardiovascular, with sales in this segment increasing by 20% in the first half of 2025 [2] - Second-quarter sales in the MedTech segment improved due to the acquisitions of Abiomed and Shockwave, alongside growth in Surgical Vision and wound closure [3] - The MedTech segment is expected to maintain strong momentum in Cardiovascular, Surgery, and Vision in the third quarter, driven by the adoption of newly launched products [3] Challenges in Asia Pacific - The MedTech business faces headwinds in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China, where sales are negatively impacted by the volume-based procurement (VBP) program, a government-driven cost containment effort [4][5] - J&J does not anticipate any improvement in its business in the Asia Pacific region for 2025, expecting continued impacts from VBP and competitive pressures affecting sales growth in certain MedTech areas [5] Future Outlook - MedTech sales are projected to be higher in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half, as the business overcomes tougher first-quarter comparisons and new products gain traction [6] - The MedTech unit is estimated to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4.6% over the next three years [6] Competitive Landscape - J&J's MedTech unit faces strong competition from major players such as Medtronic, Abbott, Stryker, and Boston Scientific, each specializing in various medical technologies [7][8] Stock Performance and Valuation - J&J's shares have outperformed the industry year-to-date, rising by 31.9% compared to a 6.4% increase in the industry [9] - The company's shares currently trade at a price/earnings ratio of 16.93, higher than the industry average of 15.70 and above its five-year mean of 15.64 [12] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings remains at $10.86 per share, while the estimate for 2026 has increased from $11.36 to $11.38 over the past 60 days [13]