$JNJ

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AlphAI earnings readQ3 FY2026 · OCT 13Johnson & Johnson reports Q3 2026 results, raises 2026 guidanceVerdict: mixed

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Johnson & Johnson outlook: bull and bear cases after Q3 earnings

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.59, beating estimates. The company raised operational sales-growth guidance to 6.7%–7.1% and maintained $21B in free cash flow. Bulls highlight pipeline momentum and technical support, while bears point to margin compression and MedTech weakness. The stock trades at $259.80, with analysts' target upside at 9.8%.

Bernstein raises Johnson & Johnson stock price target on solid Q3

Bernstein raised its price target for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) to $270 from $261, citing solid Q3 results with 6.1% organic sales growth and EPS beating expectations. The stock is up 24.7% YTD but trades above its Fair Value of $243. Management raised fiscal 2026 guidance but expects flat 2027 EPS growth due to various factors. RBC lowered its target to $280 from $290, maintaining an Outperform rating.

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$JNJMedAI 8/10

Johnson & Johnson outlook: bull and bear cases after Q3 earnings

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.59, beating estimates. The company raised operational sales-growth guidance to 6.7%–7.1% and maintained $21B in free cash flow. Bulls highlight pipeline momentum and technical support, while bears point to margin compression and MedTech weakness. The stock trades at $259.80, with analysts' target upside at 9.8%.

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Bernstein raises Johnson & Johnson stock price target on solid Q3

Bernstein raised its price target for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) to $270 from $261, citing solid Q3 results with 6.1% organic sales growth and EPS beating expectations. The stock is up 24.7% YTD but trades above its Fair Value of $243. Management raised fiscal 2026 guidance but expects flat 2027 EPS growth due to various factors. RBC lowered its target to $280 from $290, maintaining an Outperform rating.

Where Could Johnson & Johnson's Next Growth Come From?

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) trades at a premium, with investors expecting growth. The company raised 2026 guidance and introduced OTTAVA, a new MedTech robotic surgery system. MedTech accounts for 35.9% of revenue. JNJ's stock has outperformed the S&P 500, with a price-to-sales ratio of 6.2. OTTAVA's impact on MedTech's growth remains uncertain. Next earnings report is expected January 26, 2027.

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Johnson & Johnson CFO taps internal investment for medtech growth

Johnson & Johnson CFO Joseph Wolk stated the company will use internal investments to drive medtech growth, aiming for double-digit growth by 2030. Q3 medtech sales rose 2.5%, below expectations, but innovative medicine sales offset this. J&J reported $25B in net sales, up 6%, but net earnings dropped 96% YoY due to M&A and litigation costs. The company expects $101B-$101.4B in 2026 sales.

Johnson & Johnson PR: Tylenol Recall to Talc Settlement

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced a $5.5B talc settlement on July 27, 2026, covering 76,000 ovarian cancer claims. The company expects to pay $3B in 2027, with the total potentially reaching $7B. J&J is also separating its orthopaedics business, DePuy Synthes, with a 2025 sales of $9.3B. Additionally, Kenvue, J&J's consumer health spinoff, was acquired by Kimberly-Clark for $48.7B in 2025. J&J's 2025 sales outlook was $93.5B to $93.9B.

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J&J posts weak medical device sales, shares fall

Johnson & Johnson reported medical device sales of $8.6B, missing estimates of $8.71B, citing geopolitical issues. Shares fell 6%. CFO Joe Wolk attributed weakness to Middle East conflict, European austerity, and China pricing. The company raised its full-year sales forecast to $101.2B and adjusted earnings to $11.10 per share. Pharmaceutical sales rose 7.7% to $16.76B, with Tremfya sales up 68% to $2.4B.

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JNJ Maintains by RBC Capital -- Price Target Lowered to $280

RBC Capital maintained an 'Outperform' rating for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) but lowered its price target from $290 to $280. GuruFocus values JNJ at $194.40, suggesting a 28.2% overvaluation. Insiders have sold $67.8M in shares over the past three months, while analysts cite market conditions and competitive pressures for the cautious outlook.

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