J&J lowers 2022 revenue and earnings expectations, stops giving Covid vaccine sales guidance

J&J lowers 2022 revenue and earnings expectations, stops giving Covid vaccine sales guidance

Source: 
CNBC
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  • J&J is now forecasting 2022 sales of $94.8 billion to $95.8 billion, about $1 billion lower than the guidance provided in January.
  • The company lowered its full-year adjusted earnings per share by 25 cents to between $10.15 and $10.35, from a previous forecast of $10.40 to $10.60.
  • CFO Joe Wolk, when asked about halting Covid vaccine sales guidance, said the shots are not for profit and do not impact the company’s bottom line.