Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) recently announced sales of $16.0 billion for the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 6.8% as compared to the third quarter of 2010. Operational results increased 2.6% and the positive impact of currency was 4.2%. Domestic sales declined 3.7%. International sales increased 16.4%, reflecting operational growth of 8.3% and a positive currency impact of 8.1%.
Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN) will announce third quarter 2010 earnings on Wednesday, October 20, before the market opens. A conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT). The full text of the earnings announcement and accompanying financial tables will be available on the Journal Communications’ website.