Medical giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) rallied +12.66%, due to a strong earnings report. In April the company beat analysts’ estimates and also raised guidance for the year. Earnings were driven by strong sales of drugs like Stelara and Xarelto. At this point pharmaceuticals are the company’s largest business division—ahead of powerhouses such as medical devices and consumer health products. We think the trajectory of the business continues to point upward.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' second quarter 2016 Ariel Global Fund commentary.
