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Johnson & Johnson: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 15 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 1 lowered. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Reported sales rose 6.6%: Reported sales were $25.3 billion, up 6.6%. Operational growth was 5.6% and adjusted operational growth 5.7%, with currency adding 1.0 point. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 4.7%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.90 against $2.77. Adjusted net earnings rose 5.7% to $7,081 million; adjusted measures exclude intangible amortization and special items. Source
  • Innovative Medicine up 7.8%: Innovative Medicine sales were $16,384 million, up 7.8% reported and 6.8% operational, with currency adding 1.0 point. Source
  • STELARA continued to offset growth: STELARA reduced Innovative Medicine operational growth by an approximate 760 basis points. REMICADE, IMBRUVICA and ZYTIGA also offset part of the growth. Source
  • TREMFYA label expanded for joint damage: FDA approved a TREMFYA label expansion to inhibit structural joint damage in adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Source
  • CAPLYTA approved for relapse prevention: FDA approved CAPLYTA for prevention of relapse in schizophrenia, based on new data. Source

“Johnson & Johnson delivered strong second-quarter results, demonstrating the power of our innovation, the depth of our portfolio and the momentum in our pipeline as we advance transformative treatments that address the world’s toughest health challenges,”

Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted operational sales growth Source2026 full year6.2% - 6.8% / 6.5% midpointRaised from 5.6% - 6.6% / 6.1%
Operational sales Source2026 full year$100.3B - $100.9B / $100.6B midpointRaised from $99.7B - $100.7B / $100.2B
Estimated reported sales Source2026 full year$100.8B - $101.4B / $101.1B midpointRaised from $100.3B - $101.3B / $100.8B
Adjusted operational EPS (diluted) Source2026 full year$11.50 - $11.65 / $11.58 midpointRaised from $11.30 - $11.50 / $11.40
Adjusted EPS (diluted) Source2026 full year$11.60 - $11.75 / $11.68 midpointRaised from $11.45 - $11.65 / $11.55
Euro average rate assumption Source2026 full year, illustrative$1.15 (July 2026)Lowered from $1.17 (April 2026)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: 2026 guidance increased for operational and estimated reported sales, with estimated reported sales midpoint at $101.1 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted EPS guidance increased by $0.13 to a midpoint of $11.68; adjusted operational EPS increased by $0.18 to $11.58. Source
  • New: Agreement to acquire Firefly Bio, Inc., to expand the oncology pipeline with a degrader antibody conjugate platform. Source
  • New: DePuy Synthes agreed to acquire miniature radiofrequency tracking technology across its joint reconstruction portfolio. Source
  • New: DePuy Synthes entered an exclusive distribution agreement for CGBIO's NOVOSIS in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Source
  • New: Christina Zamarro appointed Chief Financial Officer of DePuy Synthes; the release marks this as subsequent to the quarter. Source
  • New: Ryan Koors appointed Vice President, Investor Relations. Source

Second-quarter results

  • Reported sales rose 6.6%: Reported sales were $25.3 billion, up 6.6%. Operational growth was 5.6% and adjusted operational growth 5.7%, with currency adding 1.0 point. Source
  • Diluted EPS fell 0.9%: Diluted EPS was $2.27 against $2.29 a year earlier. Net earnings were $5,534 million, down 0.1% from $5,537 million. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 4.7%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.90 against $2.77. Adjusted net earnings rose 5.7% to $7,081 million; adjusted measures exclude intangible amortization and special items. Source
  • Free cash flow estimated near $8.7 billion: Year-to-date free cash flow is estimated at about $8,700 million as of July 15, 2026, shown alongside $6,214 million. The company defines it as operating cash flow less capital additions. Source

Segments, regions and MedTech

  • Innovative Medicine up 7.8%: Innovative Medicine sales were $16,384 million, up 7.8% reported and 6.8% operational, with currency adding 1.0 point. Source
  • U.S. sales grew 7.3%: U.S. sales were $14,533 million, up 7.3%. International sales were $10,777 million, up 5.7% reported, with 3.4% operational growth and 2.3 points of currency. Source
  • MedTech operational growth 3.6%: MedTech sales were $8,926 million, up 4.5% reported and 3.6% operational growth. Source
  • Named MedTech growth areas: Growth areas named span four franchises, including Shockwave and electrophysiology products in Cardiovascular, and wound closure and biosurgery in Surgery. Source
  • MedTech currency and adjusted growth: Currency added 0.9 points to MedTech reported growth; adjusted operational growth was 3.7%. Source

“With raised guidance and quarterly sales surpassing $25 billion, we are on track to meet our 2026 target of more than $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time in our Company’s 140-year history.”

Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson

Innovative Medicine franchises

  • Oncology, immunology and neuroscience drivers: DARZALEX, CARVYKTI, TECVAYLI and RYBREVANT/LAZCLUZE led Oncology; TREMFYA and Other Immunology led Immunology; SPRAVATO and CAPLYTA led Neuroscience. Source
  • STELARA continued to offset growth: STELARA reduced Innovative Medicine operational growth by an approximate 760 basis points. REMICADE, IMBRUVICA and ZYTIGA also offset part of the growth. Source
  • Divestitures reduced segment growth: Divestitures cut Innovative Medicine operational growth by 10 basis points, according to the segment commentary. Source

Regulatory milestones

  • TREMFYA label expanded for joint damage: FDA approved a TREMFYA label expansion to inhibit structural joint damage in adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Source
  • CAPLYTA approved for relapse prevention: FDA approved CAPLYTA for prevention of relapse in schizophrenia, based on new data. Source
  • Dual Energy THERMOCOOL platform approved: FDA approved the Dual Energy THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF platform; the release marks this approval as subsequent to the quarter. Source

Pipeline data and trials

  • TALVEY combination data released: New data for TALVEY plus DARZALEX FASPRO in earlier-line relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma were presented in the quarter. Source
  • Pulsed field ablation trial launched: The company launched a head-to-head pulsed field ablation trial in persistent atrial fibrillation. Source
  • ERLEADA Phase 3 prostate study reported: Phase 3 data show ERLEADA given before and after surgery reduces risk of metastasis or death. Source

Investment and launches

  • Vision manufacturing investment in Jacksonville: The company is investing more than $1 billion to strengthen U.S. vision manufacturing in Jacksonville, Florida. Source
  • TECNIS PureSee availability widened: The company expanded U.S. availability of the TECNIS PureSee intraocular lens for cataract surgery. Source
  • Shockwave C2 Aero launched globally: Global launch of the Shockwave C2 Aero coronary IVL catheter for calcium modification. Source

Coming up, as management said on 15 July 2026

  • IMAAVY decision under priority review: FDA granted Priority Review for IMAAVY in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia; the release gives no decision date. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FDA approvals in the quarter SourceTREMFYA, CAPLYTA, Dual Energy THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF platform
STELARA impact on Innovative Medicine operational growth Sourceapproximately 760 basis points
Innovative Medicine sales Source$16,384 million, up 7.8% reported

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management states the company is on track to meet its 2026 revenue target of more than $100 billion. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.