01.24.17
Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $18.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2016, an increase of 1.7% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2015. Operational sales results increased 2.3% and the negative impact of currency was 0.6%. Domestic sales increased 2.6%. International sales increased 0.6%, reflecting operational growth of 1.9% and a negative currency impact of 1.3%.
Excluding the net impact of acquisitions, divestitures, hepatitis C, Venezuela, and the additional shipping days in 2015, on an operational basis, worldwide sales increased 7.6%, domestic sales increased 9.5% and international sales increased 5.6%, the company said.
J&J's worldwide sales for the full-year 2016 were $71.9 billion, an increase of 2.6% versus 2015.
"We are pleased to report that we accelerated our adjusted growth for 2016 over the prior year, and delivered a strong total shareholder return of greater than 15 percent. The strong adjusted sales and EPS growth was driven by the impressive performance of our Pharmaceutical business and continued momentum in our Medical Device business and share gains while improving profitability in our Consumer business," said Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO. "Looking forward to 2017, we expect to continue driving sustainable, long-term growth through the new products, science and innovation that our talented colleagues and partners of Johnson & Johnson are advancing to positively impact human health."
Worldwide consumer sales of $13.3 billion for the full-year 2016 represented a decrease of 1.5% versus the prior year, consisting of an operational increase of 1.5% and a negative impact from currency of 3.0%. Domestic sales increased 3.8%; international sales decreased 4.8%, which reflected an operational increase of 0.1% and a negative currency impact of 4.9%. Excluding the net impact of acquisitions, divestitures, Venezuela, and the additional shipping days in 2015, on an operational basis, worldwide sales increased 4.3%, domestic sales increased 5.6% and international sales increased 3.4%, the firm said.
Worldwide operational results, excluding the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, were driven by over-the-counter products, including Tylenol analgesics, digestive health products and anti-smoking aids; Neutrogena and Aveeno beauty products and Listerine oral care products.
Excluding the net impact of acquisitions, divestitures, hepatitis C, Venezuela, and the additional shipping days in 2015, on an operational basis, worldwide sales increased 7.6%, domestic sales increased 9.5% and international sales increased 5.6%, the company said.
J&J's worldwide sales for the full-year 2016 were $71.9 billion, an increase of 2.6% versus 2015.
"We are pleased to report that we accelerated our adjusted growth for 2016 over the prior year, and delivered a strong total shareholder return of greater than 15 percent. The strong adjusted sales and EPS growth was driven by the impressive performance of our Pharmaceutical business and continued momentum in our Medical Device business and share gains while improving profitability in our Consumer business," said Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO. "Looking forward to 2017, we expect to continue driving sustainable, long-term growth through the new products, science and innovation that our talented colleagues and partners of Johnson & Johnson are advancing to positively impact human health."
Worldwide consumer sales of $13.3 billion for the full-year 2016 represented a decrease of 1.5% versus the prior year, consisting of an operational increase of 1.5% and a negative impact from currency of 3.0%. Domestic sales increased 3.8%; international sales decreased 4.8%, which reflected an operational increase of 0.1% and a negative currency impact of 4.9%. Excluding the net impact of acquisitions, divestitures, Venezuela, and the additional shipping days in 2015, on an operational basis, worldwide sales increased 4.3%, domestic sales increased 5.6% and international sales increased 3.4%, the firm said.
Worldwide operational results, excluding the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, were driven by over-the-counter products, including Tylenol analgesics, digestive health products and anti-smoking aids; Neutrogena and Aveeno beauty products and Listerine oral care products.