Time: 2024-07-17
The second quarter earnings season has kicked off with Johnson & Johnson , Abbott , and Intuitive Surgical set to report their financial results . J&J is expected to provide insights into the medtech markets , and analysts are keenly awaiting their report this week.
Johnson & Johnson expects medtech operational sales growth to remain steady throughout the year . The company predicted procedure volumes would stay above pre - pandemic levels and forecast a modest impact from Russia sanctions in the first half of the year . The upcoming second - quarter results will reveal whether J&J is meeting these expectations and provide insights into evolving markets like electrophysiology.
Abbott is also slated to report its second - quarter results , offering a glimpse into how PFA devices are impacting traditional electrophysiology device manufacturers . Analysts are interested in Abbott 's continuous glucose monitor sales and the introduction of new medical devices like the Aveir DR dual - chamber leadless pacemaker and Triclip for tricuspid regurgitation.
Intuitive Surgical will wrap up the first week of earnings season , revealing how their latest surgical robot , da Vinci 5 , is faring . Analysts anticipate around 30 placements of the new system in the second quarter , with a potential installed base of approximately 100 systems . Procedure growth remains a focal point , with expectations for continued growth rates in the second quarter.
In a separate report , Johnson & Johnson exceeded estimates for second - quarter profit and revenue , driven by strong sales of drugs like Darzalex and Stelara . The company 's revenue of 2.4 billion surpassed expectations , with adjusted earnings per share also beating analysts ' forecasts . J&J revised its total 2024 sales forecast and adjusted its annual per - share forecast due to various factors , including costs from recent acquisitions.
The pharmaceutical giant continues to face competition in the market , with analysts predicting changes in sales figures for drugs like Stelara . Despite challenges , J&J remains optimistic about growth in its pharmaceutical business and is working to navigate biosimilar competition . The company 's focus on innovation and strategic partnerships will be crucial in maintaining its position in the market.