Johnson & Johnson Looks at Job Cuts Despite Weathering Inflation Impact

Johnson & Johnson Looks at Job Cuts Despite Weathering Inflation Impact
The Johnson & Johnson logo on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on May 29, 2019. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
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Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday posted better than expected third-quarter earnings on strong demand for its cancer drug Darzalex, but said it may still cut some jobs as it contends with inflationary pressure and challenges created by the strong dollar.

J&J Chief Financial Officer Joseph Wolk said the U.S. healthcare conglomerate is looking at “right sizing” itself, particularly as it moves from being a three-segment business to a two segment business through the spinoff of its consumer unit.