J&J Consumer Health On Solid Footing With Help From Personal Care Sales
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet & The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Analysts say firm’s consumer health division is showing signs of a comeback, with worldwide sales up 5.3% to $3.4bn, boosted 3.7% from currency exchange on strong beauty segment sales, driven by increased online marketing, and strengthening OTC drug sales.
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