Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), which has diverse operations in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology and consumer health, has faced potential competition in its pharmaceutical segment and lingering concerns over product recalls and manufacturing issues in its consumer segment. Nonetheless, we believe the company’s fundamentals remain attractive, including its strong competitive position and balance sheet, as well as a history of prudent capital deployment. The company generates approximately 70% of its revenues from businesses which command a #1 or #2 global market share, and 25% from products launched over the last five years. Speaking to the strength of its balance sheet, Johnson & Johnson is one of only four U.S. industrial companies with a AAA credit rating from both S&P and Moody’s.
From Charles Brandes (Trades, Portfolio)' third quarter 2015 commentary, Volatility: Misbehaving—In Action.
