Summary by Futu AI
Johnson & Johnson, a leading healthcare company, filed an amended Form 8-K/A with the SEC to correct a typographical error in their initial April 16, 2024, report. The correction adjusts the full-year April 2024 guidance for operational sales from $88.0 billion to $88.9 billion. The company announced its Q1 2024 results, reporting a 2.3% increase in sales to $21.4 billion, with operational growth of 3.9% and adjusted operational growth of 4.0%. Excluding the COVID-19 vaccine, adjusted operational growth was 7.7%. First-quarter EPS rose to $2.20, with adjusted EPS increasing by 12.4% to $2.71. Johnson & Johnson also raised its full-year 2024 operational sales and adjusted operational EPS guidance. The company's performance was driven by strong sales in its Innovative Medicine and MedTech segments, with notable growth in oncology, pulmonary hypertension, immunology, and neuroscience products. Additionally, the company highlighted several regulatory approvals, product launches, and acquisitions, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and leadership in healthcare.