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Talc Litigation Settlement

JOHNSON & JOHNSON · 2026-10-21 · Importance 59 · Surprise 82

Johnson & Johnson’s reported earnings were reduced by a one-time charge related to a proposed talc litigation settlement. Third-party reporting also identified the talc resolution charge as the primary cause of a 96% year-over-year decline in GAAP net earnings. The reports did not disclose the settlement amount or a definitive completion timeframe.

Key facts

• The reported EPS decline to $0.09 from $2.12 was after a one-time charge tied to a proposed talc settlement and two deals. source