Johnson & Johnson Posts Stronger Sales Numbers In 1Q 2017

Johnson & Johnson said sales increased 1.6 percent to $17.8 billion in the first quarter of 2017, compared with the same quarter in 2016. Operational sales results rose 2.0 percent, with negative impact of currency fluctuations at 0.4 percent, the company said. International sales increased 2.8 percent, with operational growth at 3.6 percent and negative currency impact of 0.8 percent. Global sales rose 1.2 percent, with domestic sales declining 0.7 percent and international sales rising 3.4 percent, the company said.