NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced results for second-quarter 2024. “Johnson & Johnson's second quarter performance reflects our relentless focus on advancing the next wave of medical innovation and resulted in strong sales and adjusted operational earnings per share growth,” said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With a robust pipeline, upcoming regulatory milestones for RYBREVANT and TREMFYA, the integration of Shockwave, and continued expansion of newly launched products, including ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day contact lenses and our VARIPULSE platform, we have a strong foundation for near and long-term growth.”

• 2024 Second-Quarter reported sales growth of 4.3% to $22.4 Billion with operational growth of 6.6%* and adjusted operational growth of 6.5%*. Adjusted operational growth excluding COVID-19 Vaccine of 7.1%*

• 2024 Second-Quarter Earnings per share (EPS) of $1.93 decreasing by 5.9% due to one-time special charges and adjusted EPS of $2.82 increasing by 10.2%*

• Significant new product pipeline progress including TREMFYA IBD and subcutaneous filings, RYBREVANT subcutaneous filing, and VARIPULSE admIRE data release

• Company increases Full-Year 2024 operational sales5 guidance to reflect the acquisition of Shockwave Medical

• Company updates Full-Year 2024 adjusted operational EPS guidance to reflect improved performance; costs associated with recent strategic acquisitions more than offset the improvement

Besides, it also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the third quarter of 2024 of $1.24 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 27, 2024. The ex-dividend date is August 27, 2024.