Profitelligence Profitelligence · Filing Ledger Open JNJ research →

Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-07-29

Johnson & Johnson Completes Acquisition of Firefly Bio, Inc. and Updates Financial Guidance

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has completed the acquisition of Firefly Bio, Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in degrader antibody conjugate (DAC) technology for oncology, for $1 billion in cash.

Filer
Johnson & Johnson JNJ · NYSE
Filed
Accession
0000200406-26-000163
CIK
0000200406
Signal
High impactHealthcare

Details

This acquisition, along with a strategic agreement with Sail Biomedicines, is expected to reduce JNJ's adjusted operational earnings per share (EPS) and adjusted EPS by approximately $0.64 in 2026 and $1.36 in 2027. The transaction is expected to dilute adjusted operational EPS and adjusted EPS by approximately $0.46 in 2026 and $0.08 in 2027. The company has updated its full-year 2026 guidance to reflect these impacts.

Items reported

Item events

Reported Item

M&A Transaction Earnings Miss General Statement

Market reaction

Close before filing

$266.73

Next session

-4.1%

Since filing

-3.9%

Latest close

$256.35

What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.

Precedent

Previous filings from JNJ reporting the same item, with the next session's move:

Insider tape

Within 45 days of this filing, JNJ insiders reported 5 Form 4 transactions — net selling of $2.8M.

Full JNJ insider history →

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of a broad range of healthcare products. Primarily known for its pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products, Johnson & Johnson has a significant presence in the global healthcare industry. It develops medications for a variety of fields such as immunology, oncology, neurology, infectious diseases, and vaccines. The company also produces a wide array of medical devices for surgery, orthopedics, and cardiovascular health. In addition to pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson is renowned for its consumer health products, including baby care, skin and hair care, wound care, and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, with well-recognized brands like Band-Aid, Tylenol, and Neutrogena. Operating globally, the corporation's extensive portfolio and commitment to healthcare innovation make it a pivotal player in the industry, ensuring it remains influential in addressing worldwide health challenges and advancing medical technology.

Exchange NYSE Industry Drug Manufacturers - General Company website ↗

Never miss another JNJ filing

Profitelligence watches EDGAR around the clock and alerts you within seconds.

Set up free alerts