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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Johnson & Johnson gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 23, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.2% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 9 times and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $100.5B (Jan 21, 2026) → raised $100.8B (Apr 14, 2026) → raised $101.1B (Jul 15, 2026) → reaffirmed $101.2B (Oct 13, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $90.9B–$91.7B (Jan 22, 2025) → raised $91.6B–$92.4B (Apr 15, 2025) → raised $92.7B–$93.1B (Jul 16, 2025) → raised $93.7B (Oct 14, 2025) | $94.2B | within the range | +0.5% |
| FY2024 | $88.2B–$89.0B (Jan 23, 2024) → raised $88.7B–$89.1B (Apr 16, 2024) | $88.8B | within the range | -0.1% |
EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $0.25–$10.85 (Jul 16, 2025) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $11.53 (Jan 21, 2026) → reaffirmed $11.55 (Apr 14, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $10.75–$10.95 (Jan 22, 2025) → reaffirmed $10.85 (Oct 14, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $10.55–$10.75 (Jan 23, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Johnson & Johnson, Q3 2026: revenue $25.4B (+6% year over year), operating margin 0.1%, net earnings $210M, operating cash flow $7.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Johnson & Johnson beat its guidance?
Johnson & Johnson gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 23, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.2% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Johnson & Johnson raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 9 times and lowered it once since Jan 23, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.