Tuesday, April 17, 2007

J&J handily beats forecast

(Reuters) - Excluding special items, J&J said it earned $1.16 per share in the first quarter. Analysts on average expected $1.04 per share, according to Reuters Estimates.

"Pharmaceuticals led the way," said Bank of America analyst Glenn Novarro, citing sizzling demand for epilepsy drug Topamax and the company's schizophrenia medicines.


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