Johnson & Johnson stock pops on court win — what traders watch before earnings
New York, Jan 13, 2026, 18:27 EST — After-hours Johnson & Johnson shares climbed about 1.9%, closing at $213.65 on Tuesday, and stayed near that level in after-hours trading after Delaware’s highest court pared down part of a $1 billion damages award related to its Auris Health acquisition. The Delaware Supreme Court ordered a recalculation that could shave a few hundred million dollars, including interest, off the total. This dispute traces back to J&J’s 2019 purchase of surgical-robot maker Auris and the earnout payments tied to performance milestones owed to former shareholders. “We are pleased that the court reversed the