Johnson & Johnson Looks for Second-Quarter Strength to Keep Upward Momentum

Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has been immensely successful over the years, and it has also done well for shareholders recently. With a nearly 15% rise so far in 2017, Johnson & Johnson is among the upper echelon of stocks in the Dow Jones Industrials, and its unique combination of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health-related consumer products has served the company well for a long time now.

Investors are preparing for Johnson & Johnson's second-quarter financial report on July 18, and they're hoping to see modest but solid growth in revenue and earnings from the healthcare giant. J&J has also built a reputation for topping expectations, making many shareholders even more optimistic. Let's take a closer look at what Johnson & Johnson is likely to tell investors and what you should expect to see.

Expected EPS Growth

Source: Fool.com