Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reported Q4 EPS of $1.44, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $1.42. Revenue for the quarter came in at $17.8 billion versus the consensus estimate of $17.88 billion.

"Johnson & Johnson delivered strong underlying growth in 2015, driven by the performance of our Pharmaceutical business and iconic Consumer brands," said Alex Gorsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As we enter 2016, our core business is very healthy, and the recent decisive actions we've taken in support of each of our businesses position us well to drive sustainable long-term growth, faster than the markets we compete in."

Mr. Gorsky continued, "I want to thank all of our colleagues for contributing to these results through their commitment and dedication to the people around the world who rely on our products."

The company announced its 2016 full-year guidance for sales of $70.8 billion to $71.5 billion reflecting expected operational growth in the range of 2.5% to 3.5%. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and hepatitis C sales, operational sales growth is expected to be in the range of 4.5% to 6.0%.* Additionally, the company announced adjusted earnings guidance for full-year 2016 of $6.43 to $6.58 per share reflecting expected operational growth in the range of 5.3% to 7.7%.* Adjusted earnings guidance excludes the impact of after-tax intangible amortization expense and special items.

Worldwide Consumer sales of $13.5 billion for the full-year 2015 represented a decrease of 6.8% versus the prior year, consisting of an operational increase of 2.7% and a negative impact from currency of 9.5%. Domestic sales increased 2.5%; international sales decreased 11.9%, which reflected an operational increase of 2.7% and a negative currency impact of 14.6%. Excluding the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, on an operational basis, worldwide sales increased 4.1%, domestic sales increased 4.6% and international sales increased 3.8%.*

Positive contributors to Consumer operational results were sales of over-the-counter products including TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® analgesics, upper respiratory products including ZYRTEC® allergy medications, and digestive health products; international feminine protection products; LISTERINE® oral care products; and NEUTROGENA® skin care products.

Worldwide Pharmaceutical sales of $31.4 billion for the full-year 2015 represented a decrease of 2.7% versus the prior year with an operational increase of 4.2% and a negative impact from currency of 6.9%. Domestic sales increased 5.2%; international sales decreased 12.0%, which reflected an operational increase of 3.0% and a negative currency impact of 15.0%. Excluding the net impact of acquisitions, divestitures and hepatitis C sales, on an operational basis, worldwide sales increased 11.0%, domestic sales increased 18.1% and international sales increased 3.3%.*

Worldwide operational sales growth was driven by new products and the strength of core products. New product sales growth was negatively impacted by lower sales of OLYSIO®/SOVRIAD® (simeprevir) due to competitive entrants. Strong growth in new products include INVOKANA®/INVOKAMET® (canagliflozin), for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes; IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib), an oral, once-daily therapy approved for use in treating certain B-cell malignancies, or blood cancers; XARELTO® (rivaroxaban), an oral anticoagulant; and ZYTIGA® (abiraterone acetate), an oral, once-daily medication for use in combination with prednisone for the treatment of metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Additional contributors to operational sales growth were STELARA® (ustekinumab), a biologic approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis; INVEGA® SUSTENNA®/XEPLION®/TRINZA® (paliperidone palmitate), long-acting, injectable atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults; CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCI), for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; and SIMPONI®/SIMPONI ARIA® (golimumab), biologics approved for the treatment of a number of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

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