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Empirical Finance LLC boosted its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 3.4% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 85,199 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,764 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson comprises 0.9% of Empirical Finance LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Empirical Finance LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $21,638,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Nykredit A S acquired a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the 2nd quarter worth $235,824,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 7.3% in the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 21,931 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,570,000 after purchasing an additional 1,497 shares during the period. Range Advisory LLC increased its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 15.8% in the second quarter. Range Advisory LLC now owns 7,026 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,784,000 after purchasing an additional 961 shares during the period. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. lifted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 14,036 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,565,000 after purchasing an additional 284 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC boosted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 4.5% during the 2nd quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC now owns 2,755 shares of the company’s stock valued at $700,000 after purchasing an additional 119 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

More Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Potential $20 billion DePuy Synthes sale could unlock value. Apollo Global Management is reportedly in talks to acquire J&J’s DePuy Synthes orthopedics business, which generated approximately $9.3 billion in 2025 revenue. A sale or spinoff could sharpen J&J’s focus and return capital to shareholders. Apollo and J&J Face a High-Stakes Orthopedics Deal Positive Sentiment: Rybrevant delivers strong lung-cancer results. J&J reported that Rybrevant plus chemotherapy produced a 34.3-month median overall survival in EGFR exon 20 insertion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer, described as the longest reported result for this population. Separate data also showed fewer treatment-related events with the Rybrevant Faspro and Lazcluze combination, supporting the oncology pipeline and potential commercial momentum. Johnson & Johnson Says Lung Cancer Drug Shows Reduced Side Effects and Longer Patient Survival Positive Sentiment: Analyst and defensive-investment support remain favorable. TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating with a $300 price target, citing oncology momentum and the possible DePuy Synthes transaction. J&J is also being highlighted as a reliable dividend and defensive healthcare holding, which may attract investors during market volatility. J&J: Oncology Momentum and Potential $20B DePuy Synthes Divestiture Support Buy Rating Neutral Sentiment: Investors are monitoring strategic and fundamental developments. Attention is focused on J&J’s ability to achieve double-digit growth while Stelara faces biosimilar competition. Recent institutional activity has been mixed, while reported insider transactions consisted entirely of sales over the past six months. Negative Sentiment: Clinical setback hits a partnered depression treatment. JNJ-5120, also known as PIPE-307, failed to meet the primary endpoint in the Phase 2 MOONLIGHT-1 trial for major depressive disorder. J&J is reviewing additional data, but the failure reduces confidence in this portion of its drug-development pipeline. Contineum, J&J’s Depression Drug Fails to Meet Mid-Stage Trial Goal Insider Transactions at Johnson & Johnson In related news, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 16,994 shares in the company, valued at $4,367,458. This trade represents a 48.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total value of $5,792,778.58. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 23,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. The trade was a 50.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 87,569 shares of company stock valued at $23,064,544 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have commented on the company. Johnson Rice reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $272.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. HSBC boosted their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $290.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $274.13.

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Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 0.2% JNJ opened at $266.94 on Wednesday. Johnson & Johnson has a 1-year low of $173.33 and a 1-year high of $281.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $643.29 billion, a PE ratio of 30.93, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $263.17 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $246.23.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. Johnson & Johnson’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th were given a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.11%.

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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Phase 2 MOONLIGHT-1 trial did not meet its primary efficacy endpointAnalyses of the data, including prespecified exploratory endpoints, are ongoing SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Contineum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTNM) (Contineum or the Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering differentiated small molecule therapies for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases with significant unmet need, today announced that the MOONLIGHT-1 trial did not achieve its primary efficacy endpoint. The trial evaluated improvement from baseline in the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score at Day 5 compared with placebo. JNJ-5120/PIPE-307 was well-tolerated with no new safety signals.

JNJ-5120/PIPE-307 is being developed by Johnson & Johnson under a global license and development agreement. Johnson & Johnson continues to evaluate the trial data, including data related to prespecified exploratory endpoints, and assess the totality and clinical relevance of the findings to inform next steps for JNJ-5120/PIPE-307.

The Phase 2, MOONLIGHT-1 study is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept trial evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of JNJ-5120/PIPE-307 as monotherapy in adult participants with MDD. More information on this trial can be found at https://clinicaltrials.gov (NCT06785012).

About Contineum Therapeutics

Contineum Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CTNM) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel, oral small molecule therapies for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases with significant unmet need. Contineum is advancing a pipeline of internally-developed programs with multiple drug candidates now in clinical trials. PIPE-791 is an LPA1 receptor antagonist in clinical development for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and chronic pain. PIPE-307 is a selective inhibitor of the M1 receptor in clinical development by Johnson & Johnson for major depressive disorder. For more information, please visit www.contineum-tx.com.

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Certain statements contained in this press release, other than historical information, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, implied or express statements regarding the pharmacological properties, safety, tolerability, clinical response and efficacy of JNJ-5120/PIPE-307 and statements regarding Johnson &Johnson’s plans to further assess the results of its Phase 2, MOONLIGHT-1 study and to consider next steps for JNJ-5120/PIPE-307. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that are in some cases beyond the Company’s control and may cause its actual results, events, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, include, but are not limited to, the following: the Company is heavily dependent on the success of PIPE-791 and PIPE-307, both of which are in the early stages of clinical development, and neither of these drug candidates may progress through clinical development or receive regulatory approval; the results of preclinical studies and clinical trials, including those conducted by third parties, may not be predictive of future results and unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of the Company’s drug candidates may limit their development, regulatory approval and/or commercialization; the timing and outcome of research, development and regulatory review is uncertain; the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities may disagree as to the design or implementation of our proposed clinical trials; clinical trials and preclinical studies may not proceed at the time or in the manner expected, or at all; the Company may use its capital resources sooner than expected and they may be insufficient to allow the Company to achieve its anticipated milestones; the potential for the Company’s programs and prospects to be negatively impacted by developments relating to the Company’s competitors, including the results of studies or regulatory determinations relating to the Company’s competitors; risks associated with reliance on third parties to successfully conduct clinical trials; the Company’s reliance, pursuant to a global license and development agreement, upon Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, to develop, in its sole discretion, PIPE-307 for MDD or for any other indication; the restrictions contained in the Company’s global license and development agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV limiting the Company’s access to, and restricting the Company from disclosing, certain information regarding the development of PIPE-307; the Company has incurred significant operating expenses since inception and it expects that its operating expenses will continue to significantly increase for the foreseeable future; the Company’s ability to operate in a competitive industry and compete successfully against competitors that have greater resources than the Company does; the Company may be unable to obtain, maintain and enforce intellectual property protection for its technology and drug candidates; and unstable market and economic conditions and military conflicts may adversely affect the Company’s business and financial condition and the broader economy and biotechnology industry. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company’s business, operations and results are included under the captions, “Risk Factors” and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company's periodic filings and in other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, which are available on the Company’s website at www.contineum-tx.com under the Investor section and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, readers should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

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Tenet Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 2,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $785,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in JNJ. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Outlook Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% in the second quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the period. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Matrix Trust Co boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% during the second quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Timothy Schmid sold 33,597 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.74, for a total value of $9,230,439.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 25,447 shares in the company, valued at $6,991,308.78. This represents a 56.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 23,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,779,963.81. This represents a 50.06% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 87,569 shares of company stock valued at $23,064,544 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson Price Performance Shares of JNJ opened at $265.91 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $640.82 billion, a PE ratio of 30.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.24. Johnson & Johnson has a 1-year low of $173.33 and a 1-year high of $281.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $263.03 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $245.93. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The company had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th were given a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is 62.11%.

Key Headlines Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson received CE Marking in Europe for ACUVUE OASYS MAX 2-Week reusable contact lenses, expanding its Vision Care product portfolio. The approval could support future sales, though its immediate financial impact is likely limited. Johnson & Johnson Receives CE Marking for ACUVUE OASYS MAX Reusable Contact Lenses Positive Sentiment: China approved Icotyde, J&J’s once-daily oral treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The drug gives the company access to a large patient population and may attract patients who prefer an oral therapy to injectable alternatives, creating a potential growth catalyst. Could Icotyde Become Johnson & Johnson’s Next Blockbuster in China? Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused coverage continues to highlight J&J as a Dividend Aristocrat that has maintained and increased its payout through past crises, supporting its appeal as a defensive income stock. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. 3 Top Dividend Aristocrats To Own Near All-Time Highs Neutral Sentiment: J&J is trading near its 12-month high after a strong advance, indicating sustained market confidence but also leaving less room for upside without additional earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Analysts are questioning whether the rally is losing momentum. With shares valued at roughly 31 times earnings, profit-taking or valuation concerns could weigh on the stock despite the company’s defensive qualities and new growth opportunities. JNJ Stock: Is the Rally Running Out of Steam? Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have weighed in on JNJ. UBS Group started coverage on Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $320.00 price objective for the company. TD Cowen upped their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Johnson Rice reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $254.00 to $263.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $274.13.

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Johnson & Johnson Company Profile (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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MW Advisory LLC purchased a new position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 4,457 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,132,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Outlook Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% during the second quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Matrix Trust Co lifted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% in the 2nd quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson received CE Marking in Europe for ACUVUE OASYS MAX 2-Week reusable contact lenses, expanding its Vision Care product portfolio. The approval could support future sales, though its immediate financial impact is likely limited. Johnson & Johnson Receives CE Marking for ACUVUE OASYS MAX Reusable Contact Lenses Positive Sentiment: China approved Icotyde, J&J’s once-daily oral treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The drug gives the company access to a large patient population and may attract patients who prefer an oral therapy to injectable alternatives, creating a potential growth catalyst. Could Icotyde Become Johnson & Johnson’s Next Blockbuster in China? Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused coverage continues to highlight J&J as a Dividend Aristocrat that has maintained and increased its payout through past crises, supporting its appeal as a defensive income stock. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. 3 Top Dividend Aristocrats To Own Near All-Time Highs Neutral Sentiment: J&J is trading near its 12-month high after a strong advance, indicating sustained market confidence but also leaving less room for upside without additional earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Analysts are questioning whether the rally is losing momentum. With shares valued at roughly 31 times earnings, profit-taking or valuation concerns could weigh on the stock despite the company’s defensive qualities and new growth opportunities. JNJ Stock: Is the Rally Running Out of Steam? Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages have recently commented on JNJ. Guggenheim boosted their price target on Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Argus set a $300.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $272.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $274.13. Get Our Latest Analysis on Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Stock Up 0.1% Johnson & Johnson stock opened at $265.91 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $263.03 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $245.93. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The stock has a market cap of $640.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.24. Johnson & Johnson has a twelve month low of $173.33 and a twelve month high of $281.07.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.77 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th were given a dividend of $1.34 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.11%.

Insider Activity In other news, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,367,458. This trade represents a 48.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Jennifer L. Taubert sold 15,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 87,569 shares of company stock valued at $23,064,544. 0.16% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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NBH Bank purchased a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 11,346 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,882,000. Johnson & Johnson makes up approximately 1.2% of NBH Bank’s holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest holding.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in JNJ. State Street Corp raised its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 133,869,843 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,704,364,000 after buying an additional 1,663,782 shares in the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 22,225.6% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 69,419,308 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,436,633,000 after acquiring an additional 69,108,368 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 57,953,747 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,967,947,000 after acquiring an additional 1,738,292 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter worth about $6,924,523,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 3.8% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 25,832,777 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,789,914,000 after acquiring an additional 956,239 shares during the period. 69.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson received CE Marking in Europe for ACUVUE OASYS MAX 2-Week reusable contact lenses, expanding its Vision Care product portfolio. The approval could support future sales, though its immediate financial impact is likely limited. Johnson & Johnson Receives CE Marking for ACUVUE OASYS MAX Reusable Contact Lenses Positive Sentiment: China approved Icotyde, J&J’s once-daily oral treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The drug gives the company access to a large patient population and may attract patients who prefer an oral therapy to injectable alternatives, creating a potential growth catalyst. Could Icotyde Become Johnson & Johnson’s Next Blockbuster in China? Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused coverage continues to highlight J&J as a Dividend Aristocrat that has maintained and increased its payout through past crises, supporting its appeal as a defensive income stock. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. 3 Top Dividend Aristocrats To Own Near All-Time Highs Neutral Sentiment: J&J is trading near its 12-month high after a strong advance, indicating sustained market confidence but also leaving less room for upside without additional earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Analysts are questioning whether the rally is losing momentum. With shares valued at roughly 31 times earnings, profit-taking or valuation concerns could weigh on the stock despite the company’s defensive qualities and new growth opportunities. JNJ Stock: Is the Rally Running Out of Steam? Insider Activity at Johnson & Johnson In other news, EVP Timothy Schmid sold 33,597 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.74, for a total value of $9,230,439.78. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 25,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,991,308.78. This represents a 56.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total value of $3,950,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 87,569 shares of company stock worth $23,064,544 in the last quarter. 0.16% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance Shares of JNJ opened at $265.91 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $263.03 and its 200-day moving average is $245.93. Johnson & Johnson has a 12-month low of $173.33 and a 12-month high of $281.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $640.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.24.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The business had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th were paid a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms recently weighed in on JNJ. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $285.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. TD Cowen increased their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $272.00 to $282.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $282.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, HSBC increased their price target on Johnson & Johnson from $290.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $274.13.

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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NEOS Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 10.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 392,087 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 38,043 shares during the quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $99,578,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Matrix Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% in the second quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter worth about $37,000. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% in the 2nd quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hyposwiss Advisors SA bought a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $42,000. 69.55% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson & Johnson Stock Down 0.2% Johnson & Johnson stock opened at $265.91 on Friday. Johnson & Johnson has a 1-year low of $173.33 and a 1-year high of $281.07. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $263.03 and a 200-day moving average price of $245.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $640.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.81, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.24.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current fiscal year. Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th were given a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.11%.

Key Headlines Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson received CE Marking in Europe for ACUVUE OASYS MAX 2-Week reusable contact lenses, expanding its Vision Care product portfolio. The approval could support future sales, though its immediate financial impact is likely limited. Johnson & Johnson Receives CE Marking for ACUVUE OASYS MAX Reusable Contact Lenses Positive Sentiment: China approved Icotyde, J&J’s once-daily oral treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The drug gives the company access to a large patient population and may attract patients who prefer an oral therapy to injectable alternatives, creating a potential growth catalyst. Could Icotyde Become Johnson & Johnson’s Next Blockbuster in China? Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused coverage continues to highlight J&J as a Dividend Aristocrat that has maintained and increased its payout through past crises, supporting its appeal as a defensive income stock. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. 3 Top Dividend Aristocrats To Own Near All-Time Highs Neutral Sentiment: J&J is trading near its 12-month high after a strong advance, indicating sustained market confidence but also leaving less room for upside without additional earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Analysts are questioning whether the rally is losing momentum. With shares valued at roughly 31 times earnings, profit-taking or valuation concerns could weigh on the stock despite the company’s defensive qualities and new growth opportunities. JNJ Stock: Is the Rally Running Out of Steam? Analyst Ratings Changes A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Freedom Capital upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $254.00 to $263.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Johnson Rice restated a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Monday, August 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson & Johnson currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $274.13.

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Insider Activity at Johnson & Johnson In other news, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 23,003 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. The trade was a 50.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total transaction of $4,090,926.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares in the company, valued at $4,367,458. This trade represents a 48.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 87,569 shares of company stock valued at $23,064,544 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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Tudor Financial Inc. decreased its position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 57.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,087 shares of the company’s stock after selling 8,091 shares during the period. Tudor Financial Inc.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $1,546,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Matrix Trust Co increased its position in Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% during the 2nd quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter worth approximately $37,000. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% in the 2nd quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the period. Finally, Hyposwiss Advisors SA acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $42,000. 69.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Johnson & Johnson News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson received CE Marking in Europe for ACUVUE OASYS MAX 2-Week reusable contact lenses, expanding its Vision Care product portfolio. The approval could support future sales, though its immediate financial impact is likely limited. Johnson & Johnson Receives CE Marking for ACUVUE OASYS MAX Reusable Contact Lenses Positive Sentiment: China approved Icotyde, J&J’s once-daily oral treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The drug gives the company access to a large patient population and may attract patients who prefer an oral therapy to injectable alternatives, creating a potential growth catalyst. Could Icotyde Become Johnson & Johnson’s Next Blockbuster in China? Positive Sentiment: Investor-focused coverage continues to highlight J&J as a Dividend Aristocrat that has maintained and increased its payout through past crises, supporting its appeal as a defensive income stock. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. 3 Top Dividend Aristocrats To Own Near All-Time Highs Neutral Sentiment: J&J is trading near its 12-month high after a strong advance, indicating sustained market confidence but also leaving less room for upside without additional earnings growth. Negative Sentiment: Analysts are questioning whether the rally is losing momentum. With shares valued at roughly 31 times earnings, profit-taking or valuation concerns could weigh on the stock despite the company’s defensive qualities and new growth opportunities. JNJ Stock: Is the Rally Running Out of Steam? Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 23,003 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. This represents a 50.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,367,458. The trade was a 48.37% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 87,569 shares of company stock valued at $23,064,544 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings raised Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Argus set a $300.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $285.00 to $298.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Guggenheim lifted their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Johnson & Johnson has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $274.13.

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Johnson & Johnson Trading Down 0.2% Shares of JNJ stock opened at $265.91 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $640.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Johnson & Johnson has a fifty-two week low of $173.33 and a fifty-two week high of $281.07. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $263.03 and a 200-day simple moving average of $245.93.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th were issued a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is 62.11%.

Johnson & Johnson Profile (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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Ancora Advisors LLC lowered its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 8.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 229,968 shares of the company’s stock after selling 21,326 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson accounts for about 1.1% of Ancora Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest position. Ancora Advisors LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $58,405,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% in the second quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 946.7% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 142 shares in the last quarter. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Matrix Trust Co boosted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% during the second quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. 69.55% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets JNJ has been the topic of a number of research reports. Guggenheim lifted their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. HSBC set a $290.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $254.00 to $263.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $272.83.

View Our Latest Research Report on Johnson & Johnson Key Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: At the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference, Johnson & Johnson highlighted growth opportunities in MedTech, with cardiovascular products taking center stage. Management’s focus on high-end, innovative devices supports the company’s longer-term growth outlook. Johnson & Johnson Eyes High-End MedTech Growth as Cardiovascular Takes Center Stage Positive Sentiment: JNJ is preparing to present 24 abstracts at Psych Congress 2026, including pivotal Phase 3 CAPLYTA data in bipolar mania and new SPRAVATO analyses. The data could strengthen confidence in the company’s neuropsychiatry pipeline and future pharmaceutical growth. Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry Data Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer characterized the recent weakness as a buying opportunity, reinforcing the view that JNJ’s defensive profile, diversified healthcare operations, and dividend appeal may attract investors during market uncertainty. Cramer Says It’s Time to Buy the Dip on JNJ Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary continue to view JNJ as a defensive stock ahead of inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. That positioning may support demand, but macroeconomic uncertainty is also increasing day-to-day volatility. Defensive Stocks Ahead of CPI and the Fed Negative Sentiment: JNJ recently declined more than the broader market, suggesting profit-taking or increased sensitivity to market-wide selling. With shares near their 52-week high and trading at roughly 31 times earnings, valuation may be limiting near-term upside despite solid earnings and full-year EPS guidance. Johnson & Johnson Sees a More Significant Dip Than the Broader Market Insider Activity In related news, EVP Timothy Schmid sold 33,597 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.74, for a total transaction of $9,230,439.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 25,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,991,308.78. The trade was a 56.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 23,003 shares in the company, valued at $5,779,963.81. This trade represents a 50.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 87,569 shares of company stock worth $23,064,544. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Johnson & Johnson Trading Down 0.7% Shares of JNJ stock opened at $267.20 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $643.93 billion, a PE ratio of 30.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 0.24. Johnson & Johnson has a 1 year low of $173.33 and a 1 year high of $281.07. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $262.88 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $245.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.81.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Research analysts predict that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th were paid a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is presently 62.11%.

Johnson & Johnson Company Profile (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and medical device products. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company serves patients, healthcare professionals and institutions in markets around the world.

Johnson & Johnson operates through two primary business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on prescription treatments in areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, infectious diseases, and pulmonary hypertension.

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Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lowered its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 7.2% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 983,704 shares of the company’s stock after selling 75,986 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson accounts for 0.7% of Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $249,831,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in JNJ. Elefante Mark B boosted its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 9.8% in the second quarter. Elefante Mark B now owns 28,686 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,285,000 after buying an additional 2,563 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its position in Johnson & Johnson by 19.6% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 161,343 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,390,000 after acquiring an additional 26,450 shares in the last quarter. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC raised its position in Johnson & Johnson by 76.1% in the first quarter. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC now owns 15,126 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,697,000 after acquiring an additional 6,539 shares in the last quarter. Gradient Investments LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 9.9% in the second quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 152,831 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,815,000 after acquiring an additional 13,737 shares during the period. Finally, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the 1st quarter worth $30,017,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on JNJ shares. Argus set a $300.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Raymond James Financial set a $280.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Scotiabank reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $305.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $272.83.

Get Our Latest Research Report on JNJ Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 23,003 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. This represents a 50.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,560,551.20. This trade represents a 8.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 97,569 shares of company stock worth $25,476,044. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Johnson & Johnson Trading Down 0.0% NYSE:JNJ opened at $275.12 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $663.01 billion, a PE ratio of 31.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Johnson & Johnson has a 52-week low of $173.33 and a 52-week high of $281.07. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $262.32 and a 200-day simple moving average of $245.30.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.77 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.11%.

Johnson & Johnson Profile (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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First presentation of pivotal Phase 3 CAPLYTA ® data in adults with bipolar mania underscores the asset's potential across mood disorders

New SPRAVATO ® analyses and schizophrenia research emphasize a focus on complex, high-burden neuropsychiatric conditions

, /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that 24 abstracts featuring clinical data and real-world evidence across the neuropsychiatry portfolio will be presented at the 2026 Psych Congress Annual Meeting (September 15-19, New Orleans, LA).

Among the featured presentations are new pivotal Phase 3 data evaluating the efficacy and safety of CAPLYTA® (lumateperone) in bipolar mania, alongside additional CAPLYTA® data across bipolar depression and major depressive disorder that further reinforce the breadth of studies for the asset across mood disorders. Data evaluating the effect of SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray on depressive symptoms such as anhedonia, and Phase 3 clinical trial data for seltorexant in major depressive disorder (MDD) with insomnia symptoms will also be presented. Together, the presentations reflect the Company's continued commitment to advancing research across mood disorders, with a focus on areas where patients and clinicians still face significant treatment challenges.

"People living with neuropsychiatric disorders often face complex, overlapping symptoms that can make identification, treatment selection and long-term management especially challenging," said Jane Tiller, MD, Vice President, Global Head of Development, Neuroscience, Johnson & Johnson. "By advancing clinical and real-world evidence across our portfolio and pipeline, we aim to help move psychiatry forward so that clinicians can continue to make more informed decisions for the patients they serve."

Psych Congress Annual Meeting highlights include:

CAPLYTA®  New data from a pivotal Phase 3 study investigating CAPLYTA® in the acute treatment of patients with manic episodes or manic episodes with mixed features associated with bipolar I disorder will be presented,1 alongside additional data evaluating adjunctive CAPLYTA® in MDD across depressive symptoms, remission, patient subgroups, and metabolic outcomes.2-8 New real-world evidence study evaluating treatment patterns among patients with bipolar depression receiving CAPLYTA®, including dosing and duration in line with routine clinical practice.9 SPRAVATO®  New analyses examining real-world evidence on the impact of SPRAVATO® in treating anhedonia, a core symptom of depression associated with poorer treatment outcomes.10,11 Long-acting Injectables (LAIs) Real-world studies evaluating schizophrenia-related hospitalizations in young dual-eligible patients prior to LAI initiation and subsequent risk of relapse, as well as treatment satisfaction with LAIs.12,13 Seltorexant Real-world data providing insights into MDD with insomnia symptoms, including disease burden, patient management and treatment outcomes.14-16 The full list of Johnson & Johnson data presentations at Psych Congress is available on JNJ.com. The Company will also support a variety of educational programs, in-booth presentations and training opportunities for attendees, including interactive visualizations of PRIDE LAI data, and the latest CAPLYTA® schizophrenia and network meta-analysis (NMA) findings.

ABOUT BIPOLAR MANIA
Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 37 million people worldwide—approximately 1 in 200 individuals—with 4.4% of U.S. adults experiencing the condition in their lifetime.17,18 Mania, a key feature of Bipolar I disorder, is characterized by at least a week-long period of elevated or irritable mood and/or increased energy, as well as symptoms including grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, distractibility, and risk-taking behavior.19 These noticeable behavioral changes often differ markedly from an individual's baseline and are frequently first recognized by those close to them. In severe cases, manic episodes may require hospitalization for safety and treatment.20

ABOUT MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)
MDD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders and a leading cause of disability worldwide, impacting an estimated 332 million people—or about 4 percent of the population.21,22,23 In 2023, approximately 22 million adults in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode.24 While depression is typically treated with a "one-size-fits-all" approach, no two cases are the same. MDD is a complex, heterogeneous disorder involving multiple regions of the brain and presenting with as many as 256 unique symptom combinations. As a result, responses to treatment vary widely.25,26 Only 1 in 3 patients reach remission with their first antidepressant—and rates continue to decline further with each subsequent treatment, leaving many to spend years cycling through multiple treatments trying to find complete, sustained symptom relief.27 Moreover, MDD is a risk factor for the development and worsening of a range of comorbidities, illustrating the importance of integrating mental and general health care.28

Anhedonia, a loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities, is one of two defining symptoms of a major depressive episode.29 Anhedonia is associated with poorer treatment outcomes, including lower remission rates, greater functional impairment, and higher suicide risk.30 Notably, 40-70% of people with MDD experience anhedonia.30

MDD often includes sleep disturbances such as insomnia or hypersomnia, with approximately 60 percent of MDD patients experiencing clinically relevant insomnia symptoms despite being on an SSRI/SNRI.31 Disturbed sleep and insomnia symptoms have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life and exacerbate the risk of depressive relapse and suicide.32,33

Approximately one-third of adults with MDD will not respond to oral antidepressants alone and are considered to have treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is often defined as inadequate response to two or more oral antidepressants that were administered at an adequate dose for an adequate duration.34,35 TRD has a significant negative impact on the lives of those affected and has one of the highest economic burdens of all psychiatric disorders.35 Patients often cycle through multiple oral medications, waiting 4-6 weeks for potential relief.36 Based on the STAR*D study, after their third line of treatment, approximately 86 percent of patients do not achieve remission.36

ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA
Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic brain disorder that affects how people think, feel, speak, and act. It affects up to an estimated 2.8 million adults in the United States yet remains widely misunderstood and insufficiently treated.37 Symptoms vary by person, but confusion and distortions in perceptions, emotions, and behavior are common.38 Evidence shows that the first three to five years after diagnosis — "the critical period" — from symptom onset are key for a patient's treatment, as this is when the condition progresses most rapidly.39,40 A comprehensive treatment plan, which may include medication, therapy, and psychosocial services, is critical in delaying the time to relapse for adults with schizophrenia.41

ABOUT CAPLYTA® (lumateperone)
CAPLYTA® 42 mg is an oral, once daily atypical antipsychotic approved in adults as an adjunctive therapy with antidepressants for major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia, and depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder (bipolar depression), as monotherapy, or as adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate.

While the mechanism of action of CAPLYTA® is unknown, the efficacy of CAPLYTA® could be mediated through a combination of antagonist activity at central serotonin 5-HT2A receptors and partial agonist activity at central dopamine D2 receptors.

A supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for CAPLYTA® with long-term data evaluating the safety and efficacy of the medication for delayed time to relapse in schizophrenia was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The medication is also being studied for other neuropsychiatric disorders. CAPLYTA® is not FDA-approved for these disorders.

ABOUT SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII NASAL SPRAY
SPRAVATO® is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as monotherapy or in conjunction with an oral antidepressant for adults with MDD when they have inadequate response to at least two oral antidepressants (TRD) and depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior in conjunction with an oral antidepressant. It is a non-selective, non-competitive antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and is believed to work differently than traditional antidepressants by acting on a pathway in the brain that affects glutamate. The mechanism by which esketamine exerts its antidepressant effect is unknown. To date, SPRAVATO® has been approved in over 70 markets and administered to more than 250,000 patients worldwide.

ABOUT J&J'S SCHIZOPHRENIA LONG-ACTING INJECTABLE (LAI) PORTFOLIO
Johnson & Johnson's portfolio of long-acting injectable (LAI) offerings for schizophrenia offers a varied range of dosing options and the longest-lasting schizophrenia treatments with each dose available, including INVEGA SUSTENNA® (1-month paliperidone palmitate), INVEGA TRINZA® (3-month paliperidone palmitate), and INVEGA HAFYERA® (6-month paliperidone palmitate), all of which are administered in a clinical setting by a medical professional.42,43,44

ABOUT SELTOREXANT
Seltorexant, an investigational first-in-class therapy, is a selective antagonist of the human orexin-2 receptor currently being developed as an adjunctive treatment for adults with MDD with insomnia symptoms. Seltorexant selectively antagonizes the orexin-2 receptors, potentially improving mood symptoms associated with depression and restoring sleep without next-day sedation.45 When orexin-2 receptors are stimulated for too long or at inappropriate times, their activation can cause hyperarousal manifestations, including insomnia and excessive cortisol release, which may contribute to depression.46,47 Seltorexant is the only investigational therapy under study for the treatment of MDD that is believed to work by normalizing the overactivation of the orexin-2 receptors, thereby targeting the underlying biology that contributes to depression and insomnia symptoms.

CAPLYTA® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is CAPLYTA (lumateperone)?

CAPLYTA® (lumateperone) is a prescription medicine used in adults along with an antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder (MDD); to treat depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or bipolar II disorder (bipolar depression) alone or with lithium or valproate; or to treat schizophrenia. It is not known if CAPLYTA is safe and effective in children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about CAPLYTA?

Medicines like CAPLYTA can raise the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). CAPLYTA is not approved for treating people with dementia-related psychosis. CAPLYTA and antidepressant medicines increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in people 24 years of age and younger, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Patients and their families or caregivers should watch for new or worsening depression symptoms, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when CAPLYTA or an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. Report any changes in these symptoms to your healthcare provider immediately. • thoughts about suicide or dying     

• acting aggressive, being angry or violent 

• panic attacks

• new or worse depression 

• new or worse anxiety

• new or worse irritability  

• feeling very agitated or restless   

• suicide attempts 

• acting on dangerous impulses

• trouble sleeping

• an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)

• other unusual changes in behavior or mood

Do not take CAPLYTA if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Get emergency medical help if you are having an allergic reaction (e.g., rash, itching, hives, swelling of the tongue, lip, face, or throat).

What are the possible side effects of CAPLYTA?

CAPLYTA may cause serious side effects, including:

Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): high fever, confusion, changes in your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, stiff muscles, and increased sweating; these may be symptoms of a rare but potentially fatal condition. Contact your healthcare provider or go to the emergency room if you experience signs and symptoms of NMS. Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia, TD) in your face, tongue, or other body parts. TD may not go away, even if you stop taking CAPLYTA. It may also occur after you stop taking CAPLYTA. Problems with your metabolism including high blood sugar, diabetes, increased fat (cholesterol and triglyceride) levels in your blood and weight gain. Your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar, fat levels, and weight before you start and during your treatment with CAPLYTA. Extremely high blood sugar levels can lead to coma or death. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms of high blood sugar: feeling very thirsty, hungry, sick to your stomach, needing to urinate more than usual, weak/tired, or confused, or your breath smells fruity. Low white blood cell count. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests during the first few months of treatment with CAPLYTA. Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). You may feel lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when you rise too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Falls. CAPLYTA may make you sleepy or dizzy, may cause a decrease in your blood pressure when changing position (orthostatic hypotension), and can slow your thinking and motor skills which may lead to falls that can cause broken bones or other injuries. Seizures (convulsions). Sleepiness, drowsiness, feeling tired, difficulty thinking and doing normal activities. Until you know how CAPLYTA affects you, do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities. Problems controlling your body temperature so that you feel too warm. Avoid getting overheated or dehydrated while taking CAPLYTA. Difficulty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into the lungs. The most common side effects of CAPLYTA include sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, feeling tired, and diarrhea.

These are not all the possible side effects of CAPLYTA.

Before taking CAPLYTA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had heart problems or a stroke, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, or high blood sugar, problems with cholesterol, have or have had a low white blood cell count, seizures (convulsions), or kidney or liver problems.

CAPLYTA may cause fertility problems in females and males. You should notify your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or intend to become pregnant while taking CAPLYTA. There is a pregnancy registry for females who are exposed to CAPLYTA during pregnancy. CAPLYTA may cause abnormal involuntary movements and/or withdrawal symptoms in newborn babies exposed to CAPLYTA during the third trimester. Talk to your healthcare provider if you breastfeed or are planning to breastfeed as CAPLYTA passes into breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you're taking. CAPLYTA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how CAPLYTA works, causing possible serious side effects. Do not start or stop any medicines while taking CAPLYTA without talking to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs. Contact Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

CAPLYTA is available in 42 mg, 21 mg, and 10.5 mg capsules.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, and Medication Guide for CAPLYTA.

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INVEGA SUSTENNA®, INVEGA TRINZA®, INVEGA HAFYERA® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

INDICATIONS 

INVEGA HAFYERA® (6-month paliperidone palmitate) is a prescription medicine given by injection every 6 months by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia. INVEGA HAFYERA® is used in adults who have been treated with either: 

INVEGA SUSTENNA® (paliperidone palmitate) a 1-time-each-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension for at least 4 months  INVEGA TRINZA® (paliperidone palmitate) a 1-time-every-3-months paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension for at least 3 months  INVEGA TRINZA® is a prescription medicine given by injection every 3 months by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia. INVEGA TRINZA® is used in people who have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA® for at least 4 months. 

INVEGA SUSTENNA® is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional.  

INVEGA SUSTENNA® is used to treat schizophrenia in adults. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

What is the most important information I should know about INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA®? 

INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may cause serious side effects, including: 

Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis. 
INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® increase the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® are not for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis.  Do not receive INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® if you are allergic to paliperidone, paliperidone palmitate, risperidone, or any of the ingredients in INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®. See the end of the Patient Information leaflet in the full Prescribing Information for a complete list of INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® ingredients. 

Before you receive INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®, tell your healthcare professional about all your medical conditions, including if you:   

have had Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)  have or have had heart problems, including a heart attack, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or long QT syndrome  have or have had low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood  have or have had uncontrolled movements of your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (tardive dyskinesia)  have or have had kidney or liver problems  have diabetes or have a family history of diabetes  have Parkinson's disease or a type of dementia called Lewy Body Dementia  have had a low white blood cell count  have had problems with dizziness or fainting or are being treated for high blood pressure  have or have had seizures or epilepsy  have any other medical conditions  are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® will harm your unborn baby  If you become pregnant while taking INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®, talk to your healthcare professional about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry.  Infants born to women who are treated with INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® may experience symptoms such as tremors, irritability, excessive sleepiness, eye twitching, muscle spasms, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, or abnormal movement of arms and legs. Let your healthcare professional know if these symptoms occur.  are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® 
can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare professional about the best way to feed your baby if you receive INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®.  Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® works. 

Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to receive INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines during treatment with INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® without talking to your healthcare provider first. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare professional or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. 

Patients (particularly the elderly) taking antipsychotics with certain health conditions or those on long-term therapy should be evaluated by their healthcare professional for the potential risk of falls. 

How will I receive INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®? 

Follow your treatment schedule exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.  Your healthcare provider will tell you how much you will receive and when you will receive it.  What should I avoid while receiving INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®? 

INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® affects you.  Avoid getting overheated or dehydrated.   INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may cause serious side effects, including: 

See "What is the most important information I should know about INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA®?"  stroke in elderly people (cerebrovascular problems) that can lead to death  Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). NMS is a rare but very serious problem that can happen in people who receive INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®. NMS can cause death and must be treated in a hospital. Call your healthcare professional right away if you become severely ill and have any of these symptoms: high fever; severe muscle stiffness; confusion; loss of consciousness; changes in your breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.  problems with your heartbeat. These heart problems can cause death. Call your healthcare professional right away if you have any of these symptoms: passing out or feeling like you will pass out, dizziness, or feeling as if your heart is pounding or missing beats.  uncontrolled movements of your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (tardive dyskinesia)  metabolic changes. Metabolic changes may include high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus and changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain.  low blood pressure and fainting  changes in your blood cell counts  high level of prolactin in your blood (hyperprolactinemia). INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® may cause a rise in the blood levels of a hormone called prolactin (hyperprolactinemia) that may cause side effects including missed menstrual periods, leakage of milk from the breasts, development of breasts in men, or problems with erection.   problems thinking clearly and moving your body  seizures  difficulty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into your lungs  prolonged or painful erection lasting more than 4 hours. Call your healthcare professional or go to your nearest emergency room right away if you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours.   problems with control of your body temperature, especially when you exercise a lot or spend time doing things that make you warm. It is important for you to drink water to avoid dehydration.  The most common side effects of INVEGA HAFYERA® include: injection site reactions, weight gain, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, feeling restlessness or difficulty sitting still, slow movements, tremors, stiffness and shuffling walk. 

The most common side effects of INVEGA TRINZA® include: injection site reactions, weight gain, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, feeling restlessness or difficulty sitting still, slow movements, tremors, stiffness and shuffling walk. 

The most common side effects of INVEGA SUSTENNA® include: injection site reactions; sleepiness or drowsiness; dizziness; feeling of inner restlessness or needing to be constantly moving; abnormal muscle movements, including tremor (shaking), shuffling, uncontrolled involuntary movements, and abnormal movements of your eyes. 

Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®. For more information, ask your healthcare professional or pharmacist. 

Call your healthcare professional for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. 

General information about the safe and effective use of INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® 

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet.

Do not use INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare professional for information about INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® that is written for healthcare professionals. 

For more information, go to www.invegahafyera.com, www.invegatrinza.com or www.invegasustenna.com or call 1-800-526-7736. 

Please click to read the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, for INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® and discuss any questions you have with your healthcare professional. 

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SPRAVATO® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

What is SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray? 

SPRAVATO® is a prescription medicine used:

with or without an antidepressant taken by mouth, to treat adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) with an antidepressant taken by mouth, to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions SPRAVATO® is not for use as a medicine to prevent or relieve pain (anesthetic). It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe or effective as an anesthetic medicine.

It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe and effective for use in preventing suicide or in reducing suicidal thoughts or actions. SPRAVATO® is not for use in place of hospitalization if your healthcare provider determines that hospitalization is needed, even if improvement is experienced after the first dose of SPRAVATO®.

It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe and effective in children. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about SPRAVATO®? 

SPRAVATO® can cause serious side effects, including: 

Sedation, dissociation, and respiratory depression. SPRAVATO® may cause sleepiness (sedation), fainting, dizziness, spinning sensation, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself, your thoughts, feelings, space and time (dissociation), breathing problems (respiratory depression and respiratory arrest) Tell your healthcare provider right away if you feel like you cannot stay awake or if you feel like you are going to pass out.  Your healthcare provider must monitor you for serious side effects for at least 2 hours after taking SPRAVATO®. Your healthcare provider will decide when you are ready to leave the healthcare setting.  Abuse and misuse. There is a risk for abuse and misuse with SPRAVATO®, which may lead to physical and psychological dependence. Your healthcare provider should check you for signs of abuse, misuse, and dependence before and during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.  Your healthcare provider can tell you more about the differences between physical and psychological dependence and drug addiction.  SPRAVATO® Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Because of the risks for sedation, dissociation, respiratory depression and abuse and misuse, SPRAVATO® is only available through a restricted program called the SPRAVATO® Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. SPRAVATO® can only be administered at healthcare settings certified in the SPRAVATO® REMS Program. Patients treated in outpatient healthcare settings (such as medical offices and clinics) must be enrolled in the program. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts and actions in some people 24 years of age and younger, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. SPRAVATO® is not for use in children. Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Some people may have a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions. These include people who have (or have a family history of) depression or a history of suicidal thoughts or actions.  How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member?  Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions.  Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions.  Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms.  Tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you or your family member have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: 

thoughts about suicide or dying  new or worse depression  feeling very agitated or restless  trouble sleeping (insomnia)  acting aggressive, being angry or violent  an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)  suicide attempts  new or worse anxiety  panic attacks  new or worse irritability  acting on dangerous impulses  other unusual changes in behavior or mood  Do not take SPRAVATO® if you: 

have blood vessel (aneurysmal vascular) disease (including in the brain, chest, abdominal aorta, arms and legs)  have an abnormal connection between your veins and arteries (arteriovenous malformation)  have a history of bleeding in the brain  are allergic to esketamine, ketamine, or any of the other ingredients in SPRAVATO®.  If you are not sure if you have any of the above conditions, talk to your healthcare provider before taking SPRAVATO®. 

Before you take SPRAVATO®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: 

have heart or brain problems, including:  high blood pressure (hypertension)  slow or fast heartbeats that cause shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness, or fainting  history of heart attack  history of stroke  heart valve disease or heart failure  history of brain injury or any condition where there is increased pressure in the brain  have liver problems  have ever had a condition called "psychosis" (see, feel, or hear things that are not there, or believe in things that are not true).  are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. SPRAVATO® may harm your unborn baby. You should not take SPRAVATO® if you are pregnant.  Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment with SPRAVATO®.  If you are able to become pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about methods to prevent pregnancy during treatment with SPRAVATO®.  There is a pregnancy registry for women who are exposed to SPRAVATO® during pregnancy. The purpose of the registry is to collect information about the health of women exposed to SPRAVATO® and their baby. If you become pregnant during treatment with SPRAVATO®, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research- programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/.  are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. SPRAVATO® passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment with SPRAVATO®.  Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking SPRAVATO® with certain medicines may cause side effects. 

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take central nervous system (CNS) depressants, psychostimulants, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) medicines. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. 

How will I take SPRAVATO®? 

You will take SPRAVATO®  nasal spray yourself, under the supervision of a healthcare provider in a healthcare setting. Your healthcare provider will show you how to use the SPRAVATO® nasal spray device.  Your healthcare provider will tell you how much SPRAVATO® you will take and when you will take it.  Follow your SPRAVATO® treatment schedule exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.  During and after each use of the SPRAVATO® nasal spray device, you will be checked by a healthcare provider who will decide when you are ready to leave the healthcare setting.  You will need to plan for a caregiver or family member to drive you home after taking SPRAVATO®.  If you miss a SPRAVATO® treatment, your healthcare provider may change your dose and treatment schedule.  Some people taking SPRAVATO® get nausea and vomiting. You should not eat for at least 2 hours before taking SPRAVATO® and not drink liquids at least 30 minutes before taking SPRAVATO®.  If you take a nasal corticosteroid or nasal decongestant medicine take these medicines at least 1 hour before taking SPRAVATO®.  What should I avoid while taking SPRAVATO®? 

Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything where you need to be completely alert after taking SPRAVATO®. Do not take part in these activities until the next day following a restful sleep. See "What is the most important information I should know about SPRAVATO®?" 

What are the possible side effects of SPRAVATO®? 

SPRAVATO® may cause serious side effects including: 

See "What is the most important information I should know about SPRAVATO®?" 

Increased blood pressure. SPRAVATO® can cause a temporary increase in your blood pressure that may last for about 4 hours after taking a dose. Your healthcare provider will check your blood pressure before taking SPRAVATO® and for at least 2 hours after you take SPRAVATO®. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden severe headache, change in vision, or seizures after taking SPRAVATO®. 

Problems with thinking clearly. Tell your healthcare provider if you have problems thinking or remembering. 

Bladder problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop trouble urinating, such as a frequent or urgent need to urinate, pain when urinating, or urinating frequently at night. 

The most common side effects of SPRAVATO® include: 

feeling disconnected from yourself, your thoughts, feelings and things around you  dizziness  nausea  feeling sleepy  spinning sensation  decreased feeling of sensitivity (numbness)  feeling anxious  lack of energy  increased blood pressure  vomiting  feeling drunk  headache  feeling very happy or excited  If these common side effects occur, they usually happen right after taking SPRAVATO® and go away the same day. 

These are not all the possible side effects of SPRAVATO®. 

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Johnson & Johnson at 1-800-526-7736, or to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. 

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, and Medication Guide for SPRAVATO® and discuss any questions you may have with your healthcare provider. 

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About Johnson & Johnson
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Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements 
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 related to product development and the potential benefits and treatment impact of CAPLYTA® (lumateperone), SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray, and seltorexant. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success; manufacturing difficulties and delays; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges to patents; product efficacy or safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in Johnson & Johnson's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com, www.investor.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.

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Fayez Sarofim & Co increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 5.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 688,542 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 37,213 shares during the period. Fayez Sarofim & Co’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $174,869,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Matrix Trust Co raised its position in Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% in the 2nd quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 946.7% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% during the second quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains supportive. JNJ received an upgrade that helped it reach a new 12-month high, while the broader analyst view is rated “Moderate Buy.” UBS also began coverage, potentially increasing institutional attention. Johnson & Johnson Reaches New 12-Month High Following Analyst Upgrade Johnson & Johnson Receives Average Rating of Moderate Buy Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson’s 64-year record of dividend growth remains a key support for income-oriented investors. Strong profitability and the company’s diversified healthcare portfolio help sustain the dividend despite competitive pressure on a major drug. Johnson & Johnson Is Boring Which Makes Its Dividend Nearly Perfect Neutral Sentiment: Management will discuss the business at the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit on September 17. The event could provide updates on pharmaceuticals, litigation and forward guidance, but it is not itself a change to earnings expectations. Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation risk are elevated after JNJ gained about 60% over the past year versus roughly 21% for the S&P 500. Analysts question whether the current price already discounts growth above management’s near-term outlook. Was JNJ Stock Rally Actually Its Own? Is Johnson & Johnson Stock Priced For More Growth Than It Has Guided? Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold 33,597 shares worth approximately $9.2 million, reducing his holdings by 56.9%. The sale may reinforce short-term concerns about insider conviction, although it does not change JNJ’s fundamentals. SEC insider transaction filing Negative Sentiment: An analyst lowered the FY2026 EPS forecast, adding pressure to expectations. Talc litigation also remains unresolved despite a proposed path toward settlement, while the Louisiana verdict continues to focus attention on legal liability and potential costs. Johnson & Johnson dividend and competition analysis Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance NYSE JNJ opened at $275.12 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $663.01 billion, a PE ratio of 31.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.09. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $261.98 and a 200-day moving average of $245.08. Johnson & Johnson has a 52-week low of $173.33 and a 52-week high of $281.07. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The business had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a dividend of $1.34 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.11%.

Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 23,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. This trade represents a 50.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at $51,210,615.36. This represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 97,569 shares of company stock valued at $25,476,044 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes JNJ has been the subject of several recent research reports. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $305.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Argus set a $300.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $272.83.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Blue Edge Capital LLC cut its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 18.7% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,069 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,464 shares during the quarter. Blue Edge Capital LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $3,827,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Fayez Sarofim & Co lifted its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 5.7% in the second quarter. Fayez Sarofim & Co now owns 688,542 shares of the company’s stock valued at $174,869,000 after acquiring an additional 37,213 shares during the period. Redwood Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 4.6% during the second quarter. Redwood Investment Management LLC now owns 5,960 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,514,000 after acquiring an additional 263 shares during the last quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 3,470 shares of the company’s stock worth $881,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 615.1% during the second quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC now owns 10,547 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,679,000 after acquiring an additional 9,072 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pure Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 4.1% in the second quarter. Pure Financial Advisors LLC now owns 29,199 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,416,000 after purchasing an additional 1,150 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains supportive. JNJ received an upgrade that helped it reach a new 12-month high, while the broader analyst view is rated “Moderate Buy.” UBS also began coverage, potentially increasing institutional attention. Johnson & Johnson Reaches New 12-Month High Following Analyst Upgrade Johnson & Johnson Receives Average Rating of Moderate Buy Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson’s 64-year record of dividend growth remains a key support for income-oriented investors. Strong profitability and the company’s diversified healthcare portfolio help sustain the dividend despite competitive pressure on a major drug. Johnson & Johnson Is Boring Which Makes Its Dividend Nearly Perfect Neutral Sentiment: Management will discuss the business at the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit on September 17. The event could provide updates on pharmaceuticals, litigation and forward guidance, but it is not itself a change to earnings expectations. Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation risk are elevated after JNJ gained about 60% over the past year versus roughly 21% for the S&P 500. Analysts question whether the current price already discounts growth above management’s near-term outlook. Was JNJ Stock Rally Actually Its Own? Is Johnson & Johnson Stock Priced For More Growth Than It Has Guided? Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold 33,597 shares worth approximately $9.2 million, reducing his holdings by 56.9%. The sale may reinforce short-term concerns about insider conviction, although it does not change JNJ’s fundamentals. SEC insider transaction filing Negative Sentiment: An analyst lowered the FY2026 EPS forecast, adding pressure to expectations. Talc litigation also remains unresolved despite a proposed path toward settlement, while the Louisiana verdict continues to focus attention on legal liability and potential costs. Johnson & Johnson dividend and competition analysis Insider Activity at Johnson & Johnson In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Timothy Schmid sold 33,597 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $274.74, for a total value of $9,230,439.78. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 25,447 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,991,308.78. The trade was a 56.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 194,451 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 97,569 shares of company stock valued at $25,476,044 over the last 90 days. 0.16% of the stock is owned by insiders. Johnson & Johnson Trading Down 0.0% NYSE:JNJ opened at $275.12 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $261.98 and a 200-day simple moving average of $245.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.09. The stock has a market cap of $663.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.24. Johnson & Johnson has a 1 year low of $173.33 and a 1 year high of $281.07.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The company had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have recently weighed in on JNJ. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $282.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $284.00 to $294.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Guggenheim lifted their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Leerink Partners upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Argus set a $300.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson & Johnson has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $272.83.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 307,423 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 21,189 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $78,076,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Capital Square LLC lifted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 1.6% during the 2nd quarter. Capital Square LLC now owns 7,530 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,935,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Mission Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the second quarter worth $615,000. Elefante Mark B grew its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 9.8% in the 2nd quarter. Elefante Mark B now owns 28,686 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,285,000 after purchasing an additional 2,563 shares during the period. LM Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 309.2% during the 2nd quarter. LM Advisors LLC now owns 9,022 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,291,000 after purchasing an additional 6,817 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Nebraska Trust Co raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. First Nebraska Trust Co now owns 67,346 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,104,000 after purchasing an additional 802 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $272.00 to $282.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Freedom Capital raised shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $282.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 price objective on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Guggenheim increased their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $272.83.

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Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains supportive. JNJ received an upgrade that helped it reach a new 12-month high, while the broader analyst view is rated “Moderate Buy.” UBS also began coverage, potentially increasing institutional attention. Johnson & Johnson Reaches New 12-Month High Following Analyst Upgrade Johnson & Johnson Receives Average Rating of Moderate Buy Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson’s 64-year record of dividend growth remains a key support for income-oriented investors. Strong profitability and the company’s diversified healthcare portfolio help sustain the dividend despite competitive pressure on a major drug. Johnson & Johnson Is Boring Which Makes Its Dividend Nearly Perfect Neutral Sentiment: Management will discuss the business at the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit on September 17. The event could provide updates on pharmaceuticals, litigation and forward guidance, but it is not itself a change to earnings expectations. Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation risk are elevated after JNJ gained about 60% over the past year versus roughly 21% for the S&P 500. Analysts question whether the current price already discounts growth above management’s near-term outlook. Was JNJ Stock Rally Actually Its Own? Is Johnson & Johnson Stock Priced For More Growth Than It Has Guided? Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold 33,597 shares worth approximately $9.2 million, reducing his holdings by 56.9%. The sale may reinforce short-term concerns about insider conviction, although it does not change JNJ’s fundamentals. SEC insider transaction filing Negative Sentiment: An analyst lowered the FY2026 EPS forecast, adding pressure to expectations. Talc litigation also remains unresolved despite a proposed path toward settlement, while the Louisiana verdict continues to focus attention on legal liability and potential costs. Johnson & Johnson dividend and competition analysis Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance NYSE:JNJ opened at $275.12 on Friday. Johnson & Johnson has a twelve month low of $173.33 and a twelve month high of $281.07. The stock has a market cap of $663.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.88, a PEG ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $261.98 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $245.07.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.11%.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, EVP Timothy Schmid sold 33,597 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.74, for a total transaction of $9,230,439.78. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 25,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,991,308.78. This trade represents a 56.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares in the company, valued at $4,367,458. This trade represents a 48.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 97,569 shares of company stock worth $25,476,044 in the last ninety days. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Bank of Nova Scotia grew its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 16.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 886,454 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 124,651 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $225,132,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 13.9% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 51,876 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,502,000 after acquiring an additional 6,332 shares in the last quarter. United Bank grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 110.7% in the 1st quarter. United Bank now owns 9,279 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,539,000 after buying an additional 4,876 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Johnson & Johnson by 13.4% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,863 shares of the company’s stock valued at $896,000 after buying an additional 692 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. increased its position in Johnson & Johnson by 12.8% in the 2nd quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 1,482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $226,000 after buying an additional 168 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 9.8% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 73,680 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,255,000 after buying an additional 6,584 shares during the period. 69.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 1.3% Shares of JNJ stock opened at $278.66 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.09. The company has a market capitalization of $671.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.29, a PEG ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.24. Johnson & Johnson has a 52-week low of $173.33 and a 52-week high of $281.07. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $261.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $244.85.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The company’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current fiscal year. Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is 62.11%.

Key Headlines Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: UBS initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $320 price target, implying roughly 15%–16% upside from recent levels. The target reflects greater confidence in J&J’s pharmaceutical pipeline and potential for stronger growth. J&J Jumps as UBS Lifts Its Target to $320 Positive Sentiment: Recent business momentum remains constructive: J&J’s latest quarterly revenue increased 6.6% year over year, while earnings and revenue exceeded analyst expectations. A separate analysis noted that new products have more than offset sales lost from older medicines, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Johnson & Johnson Replaced Lost Sales With New Ones Neutral Sentiment: J&J will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit on September 17. The presentation could provide updates on the pipeline, growth strategy and financial outlook, but the announcement itself does not change fundamentals. Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit Negative Sentiment: An analyst lowered the FY2026 EPS forecast, creating a modest headwind against the bullish analyst target and suggesting expectations for near-term earnings growth may be moderating. Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag Stelara and upcoming drug patent expirations, weakness in MedTech and ongoing talc litigation as risks. The stock’s approximately 56% 12-month gain and valuation near its 52-week high leave less room for disappointment, particularly because the current price may already anticipate growth above management’s guidance. J&J Faces Multiple Headwinds Does J&J Talc Verdict Add to Legal Risk? Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, EVP Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at $51,210,615.36. The trade was a 7.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kathryn Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total transaction of $2,411,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares in the company, valued at $27,560,551.20. This trade represents a 8.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 63,972 shares of company stock valued at $16,245,605. 0.16% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages have commented on JNJ. Weiss Ratings raised Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Johnson Rice reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $285.00 to $298.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $254.00 to $263.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $272.83.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 3.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 57,875 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,278 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson accounts for 0.9% of Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $14,699,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in JNJ. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 49.0% in the fourth quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% during the second quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the period. Finally, E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its position in Johnson & Johnson by 946.7% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 142 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 1.3% Johnson & Johnson stock opened at $278.66 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $261.57 and a 200 day moving average price of $244.85. Johnson & Johnson has a 52 week low of $173.33 and a 52 week high of $281.07. The stock has a market cap of $671.54 billion, a PE ratio of 32.29, a P/E/G ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is presently 62.11%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts recently commented on JNJ shares. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $272.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Johnson Rice restated a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson & Johnson currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $272.83.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 16,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,367,458. The trade was a 48.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Jennifer L. Taubert sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total value of $3,950,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 63,972 shares of company stock valued at $16,245,605. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Key Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: UBS initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $320 price target, implying roughly 15%–16% upside from recent levels. The target reflects greater confidence in J&J’s pharmaceutical pipeline and potential for stronger growth. J&J Jumps as UBS Lifts Its Target to $320 Positive Sentiment: Recent business momentum remains constructive: J&J’s latest quarterly revenue increased 6.6% year over year, while earnings and revenue exceeded analyst expectations. A separate analysis noted that new products have more than offset sales lost from older medicines, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Johnson & Johnson Replaced Lost Sales With New Ones Neutral Sentiment: J&J will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit on September 17. The presentation could provide updates on the pipeline, growth strategy and financial outlook, but the announcement itself does not change fundamentals. Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit Negative Sentiment: An analyst lowered the FY2026 EPS forecast, creating a modest headwind against the bullish analyst target and suggesting expectations for near-term earnings growth may be moderating. Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag Stelara and upcoming drug patent expirations, weakness in MedTech and ongoing talc litigation as risks. The stock’s approximately 56% 12-month gain and valuation near its 52-week high leave less room for disappointment, particularly because the current price may already anticipate growth above management’s guidance. J&J Faces Multiple Headwinds Does J&J Talc Verdict Add to Legal Risk? (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Evolve Private Wealth LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 27.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 31,341 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,894 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes up 0.5% of Evolve Private Wealth LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest position. Evolve Private Wealth LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $7,960,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. World Investment Advisors grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 19.6% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 161,343 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,390,000 after purchasing an additional 26,450 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 3,410,177 shares of the company’s stock worth $705,736,000 after acquiring an additional 28,370 shares during the period. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 76.1% during the 1st quarter. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC now owns 15,126 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,697,000 after acquiring an additional 6,539 shares during the last quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the 1st quarter valued at $30,017,000. Finally, Gradient Investments LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 9.9% during the 2nd quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 152,831 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,815,000 after purchasing an additional 13,737 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson In other news, EVP Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 194,451 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Kathryn Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,560,551.20. This trade represents a 8.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 63,972 shares of company stock valued at $16,245,605. 0.16% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes JNJ has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Freedom Capital raised shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $272.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $272.83. Read Our Latest Analysis on JNJ

Key Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: UBS initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $320 price target, implying roughly 15%–16% upside from recent levels. The target reflects greater confidence in J&J’s pharmaceutical pipeline and potential for stronger growth. J&J Jumps as UBS Lifts Its Target to $320 Positive Sentiment: Recent business momentum remains constructive: J&J’s latest quarterly revenue increased 6.6% year over year, while earnings and revenue exceeded analyst expectations. A separate analysis noted that new products have more than offset sales lost from older medicines, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Johnson & Johnson Replaced Lost Sales With New Ones Neutral Sentiment: J&J will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2026 Healthcare Summit on September 17. The presentation could provide updates on the pipeline, growth strategy and financial outlook, but the announcement itself does not change fundamentals. Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Healthcare Summit Negative Sentiment: An analyst lowered the FY2026 EPS forecast, creating a modest headwind against the bullish analyst target and suggesting expectations for near-term earnings growth may be moderating. Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag Stelara and upcoming drug patent expirations, weakness in MedTech and ongoing talc litigation as risks. The stock’s approximately 56% 12-month gain and valuation near its 52-week high leave less room for disappointment, particularly because the current price may already anticipate growth above management’s guidance. J&J Faces Multiple Headwinds Does J&J Talc Verdict Add to Legal Risk? Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance NYSE JNJ opened at $278.66 on Friday. Johnson & Johnson has a 1 year low of $173.33 and a 1 year high of $281.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $671.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.29, a P/E/G ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $261.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $244.85.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.77 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a dividend of $1.34 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.11%.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Key Takeaways J&J faces pressure from Stelara's LOE, upcoming Opsumit and Simponi expiries, and MedTech weakness.Abiomed sales fell 2% as physicians reassessed Impella use after a U.K. clinical trial raised concerns.J&J targets about $100 billion in 2026 revenues, with double-digit growth in sight by decade's end. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) continues to deliver solid operating performance, but its growth story faces several important challenges. The company is navigating the impact of major patent expirations, including the loss of exclusivity (LOE) for Stelara, while upcoming LOEs could add further pressure to its Innovative Medicine business. At the same time, weakness in parts of its MedTech portfolio, pricing pressure in key markets and lingering talc-related litigation remain concerns for investors. Let’s examine these key headwinds and assess whether the healthcare giant is well-positioned to overcome them and sustain its long-term growth trajectory.

Stelara LOE & Upcoming Patent Expiries Weigh on J&J’s GrowthThe biggest long-term challenge for J&J is the loss of exclusivity for some of its key drugs.

J&J lost U.S. patent exclusivity of Stelara in 2025. Stelara was a key top-line driver for J&J, accounting for around 18% of J&J’s Innovative Medicine unit’s sales in 2024, before it lost patent exclusivity in 2025.

Several biosimilar versions of Stelara were launched in the United States in 2025 as the drug lost patent exclusivity. According to patent settlements and license agreements, Amgen (AMGN - Free Report) , Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA - Free Report) , Alvotech, Samsung Bioepis/Sandoz and some other companies launched Stelara biosimilars.

Stelara’s LOE negatively impacted the Innovative Medicines segment’s growth by 10.4% in 2025 and 8.4% in the first half of 2026.

In addition, J&J expects generic competition for both Simponi and Opsumit to weigh on sales in 2026 as the drugs face loss of patent protection. Biosimilars for Simponi entered the European market in the second quarter of 2026, with a potential U.S. entrant later in the year. Generic competition for Opsumit entered the U.S. market late in the second quarter, which is expected to pressure sales in the second half.

Abiomed Weakness & China Headwinds Hurt J&J’s MedTech GrowthSales in J&J's Abiomed business under the MedTech segment declined 2% in the second quarter as procedure volumes slowed following changes in Impella usage after a recent U.K. clinical trial raised questions about the device’s benefit in certain high-risk procedures, prompting physicians to reassess patient selection and adopt a more cautious approach to using the device.

Reflecting these challenges, J&J tempered its outlook for Abiomed, now expecting only modest growth in the second half of 2026 rather than the stronger rebound it had previously anticipated. The impact of the U.K. study is expected to linger and hurt Abiomed’s growth until the PROTECT IV data is presented in 2027. PROTECT IV is a large clinical trial of the company’s Impella device in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention.

Sales in J&J’s MedTech business are facing continued headwinds in China. Sales in China are being hurt by the impact of the volume-based procurement (VBP) program. VBP is a government-driven cost containment effort in China. J&J expects continued impacts from VBP issues in China in 2026, mainly in the second half. Competitive pressure is also hurting sales growth in some MedTech businesses.

J&J’s Talc Litigation Nears Resolution but Remains a Key Investor ConcernJ&J faces approximately 76,000 lawsuits for its talc-based products, primarily baby powders. The lawsuits allege that its talc products contain asbestos, which caused many women to develop ovarian cancer. While the company has taken steps to resolve many of these matters, litigation has remained an overhang for a long time that has resulted in high costs, negative headlines and weighed on investor sentiment.

Though the issue is close to resolution, it has not yet been fully resolved. In July 2026, J&J agreed to a $5.5 billion settlement covering nearly all its remaining talc litigation. The agreement requires participation by plaintiff firms representing at least 95% of the remaining claims before it becomes effective. J&J expects the first payment of up to $3 billion in 2027, with additional payments beginning in 2028.

Can J&J Navigate the Challenges?J&J has delivered consistent earnings and sales growth, supported by strong growth of oncology drugs and newer medicines.

The company expects 2026 to be a year of accelerated growth. The company is confident that it can achieve its target of generating around $100 billion in revenues in 2026. It expects sales to continue to improve in 2027, with a “line of sight” to double-digit growth by the end of the decade. J&J believes that it is already achieving this growth. Though J&J’s total revenues are currently rising in a mid-single-digit range, excluding Stelara, J&J’s top line grew in a double-digit range in both the first and second quarters of 2026.

J&J also expects its MedTech business to perform better in the second half of the year than it did in the first half, driven by strength in Vision, Orthopedics, Surgery and better performance in Cardiovascular. While the Abiomed softness creates a new overhang, it is only 2% of sales, and J&J has various other top-line drivers to compensate.

Despite headwinds like the Stelara patent cliff, the upcoming LOE of key drugs Opsumit and Simponi, and softness in MedTech, J&J looks quite confident that it will be able to navigate these challenges.

JNJ’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesJ&J’s shares have outperformed the industry so far this year. The stock has risen 31.1% year to date compared with 13.0% appreciation of the industry. 

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From a valuation standpoint, J&J is expensive. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 21.86 forward earnings, higher than 18.55 for the industry. The stock is also trading above its five-year mean of 15.65.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has risen from $11.58 per share to $11.59 per share over the past 60 days, while that for 2027 earnings has gone up from $12.65 per share to $12.80 over the same time frame.

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J&J has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI boosted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 5.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 630,281 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 34,975 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up about 3.2% of Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI’s holdings, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $160,072,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in JNJ. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. bought a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Johnson & Johnson by 49.0% during the 4th quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 55.0% in the second quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 203 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the period. Finally, E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 946.7% in the 4th quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,367,458. This trade represents a 48.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Jennifer L. Taubert sold 15,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total value of $3,950,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 63,972 shares of company stock valued at $16,245,605. Company insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts recently issued reports on JNJ shares. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Guggenheim lifted their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. HSBC set a $290.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $268.22. Check Out Our Latest Report on JNJ

Johnson & Johnson News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: China approved J&J’s oral psoriasis pill, Icotyde, expanding the company’s immunology portfolio and giving it a simpler treatment option to compete with rival products from Bristol Myers Squibb and AbbVie. The pill could also broaden J&J’s presence in China, although it may compete with the company’s established injectable Tremfya franchise. China approves J&J’s oral psoriasis pill Positive Sentiment: The FDA expanded approval of Imaavy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia in patients 12 and older who are receiving or have previously received steroids. As the first approved treatment for this rare, potentially life-threatening disorder, Imaavy addresses an unmet need and could support J&J’s rare-disease growth strategy. Imaavy expands into rare blood disorder Positive Sentiment: Recent analysis points to a favorable shift in J&J’s product mix, with newer products increasingly offsetting pressure from the STELARA patent loss. This supports the view that growth in the broader Innovative Medicine portfolio may be more important than the shrinking contribution from STELARA. Did a product swap fuel JNJ stock’s surge? Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to view JNJ as a defensive dividend holding, supported by its balance sheet, diversified healthcare operations and ability to generate dependable returns through economic cycles. Johnson & Johnson is a top dividend stock Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance JNJ stock opened at $268.30 on Friday. Johnson & Johnson has a 1 year low of $173.33 and a 1 year high of $276.47. The company has a market cap of $646.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $258.88 and its 200-day moving average price is $243.94.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The company had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a dividend of $1.34 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is presently 62.11%.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) ​drug to treat a rare blood disorder, the company said on ‌Monday.

The approval makes Imaavy the first treatment cleared for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, or wAIHA, and covers patients aged 12 and older who are currently or were previously treated with ​steroids.

The life-threatening disease causes the immune system to destroy red blood ​cells, leading to severe anemia, fatigue, blood clots and kidney failure.

Imaavy ⁠blocks a protein that keeps harmful antibodies in the bloodstream, lowering their levels ​while preserving other immune functions. The drug is infused into a vein every ​four weeks at a dose based on weight.

"Imaavy was able to demonstrate patients can go down on their steroids and still maintain that clinical response. Those are really important advances ​for patients," Johnson & Johnson's global immunology head David Lee told Reuters.

The approval was ​based on a mid-to-late-stage study of 115 adults in which about three times as many ‌patients ⁠receiving Imaavy achieved a lasting improvement in hemoglobin levels after 24 weeks as those on placebo. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in red blood cells.

The most common side effects were swelling in the arms or legs, diarrhea and fever. Imaavy can also ​raise the risk ​of infections and ⁠cause serious allergic or infusion-related reactions, according to its prescribing information.

Lee said existing treatments also have toxicities and may not ​adequately control the disease. He said Imaavy improved and ​stabilized patients' ⁠blood counts in the study.

About one in 8,000 people have wAIHA, with one to three new cases diagnosed annually per 100,000 people, according to Johnson & Johnson.

Imaavy was first ⁠approved in ​April last year to treat generalized myasthenia gravis ​in certain adults and patients aged 12 and older. The rare immune disorder causes muscle weakness.

Key Takeaways J&J's pipeline features catalysts across oncology, immunology and neuroscience.Icotyde's oral psoriasis treatment could become J&J's largest product, with $10 billion in sales potential.Several approvals & data readouts, plus MedTech innovation, could support growth through the rest of the year. Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ - Free Report) pipeline is becoming an increasingly important growth driver as the company looks to offset future pressure from mature products such as Stelara and eventually Darzalex. The company has a particularly strong set of catalysts in oncology, immunology and neuroscience, with several potential approvals, label expansions and important phase III readouts scheduled.

In the past year, it has gained approval for new products like Inlexzo/TAR-200, a first-of-its-kind drug-releasing system, for treating high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, Imaavy (nipocalimab) for treating generalized myasthenia gravis and Icotyde (icotrokinra), an oral targeted peptide inhibitor of the IL-23 receptor, for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO). J&J markets Icotyde in partnership with Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX - Free Report) .

On the second-quarter conference call, J&J said that it is seeing strong launches of Inlexzo, Icotyde, as well as Imaavy.

Nipocalimab, an FcRn blocker, is also being evaluated for various immune-mediated conditions. It is under priority review in the United States for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, in late-stage studies for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjogren’s disease, and in mid-stage studies for idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. J&J believes that nipocalimab has pipeline-in-a-product potential.

J&J believes that Icotyde/icotrokinra has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of plaque psoriasis with a once-daily pill, whereas most currently available effective options for treating plaque psoriasis are injectables, such as AbbVie’s (ABBV - Free Report) popular injection, Skyrizi, and J&J’s own injection, Tremfya.

Icotyde offers a compelling advantage over existing plaque psoriasis treatments by combining biologic-level precision with the convenience of an oral pill. Unlike injectable IL-23 biologics, such as AbbVie’s Skyrizi and Tremfya, it eliminates the need for injections, improving patient comfort and adherence. Icotrokinra is also being evaluated in phase III studies for ulcerative colitis and psoriatic arthritis and in phase II for Crohn’s Disease. It has the potential to be J&J’s largest product ever, with $10 billion in sales potential.

One might wonder whether, with three new drug approvals recently, J&J’s pipeline progress could slow down in the next few months. That might not be the case. 

J&J expects several meaningful pipeline catalysts in the second half of the year, including potential FDA regulatory approval for Imaavy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia. In July, J&J announced positive top-line data from the phase III MonumenTAL-6 study evaluating Tecvayli plus Talvey in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who had received one to four prior lines of therapy. The combination regimen reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 89% versus investigator’s choice of standard care while reducing the risk of death by 62%.

Other important data readouts expected later this year include Inlexzo in high-risk bladder cancer, Icotyde in psoriatic arthritis and Caplyta in bipolar mania.

A key pipeline candidate is JNJ-4804, a co-antibody therapeutic being developed in phase III studies for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The company is also working on expanding labels of currently marketed products like Darzalex, Tremfya, Carvykti, Erleada, Rybrevant/Lazcluze and others.

As regards its MedTech segment, a key product approved recently in the United States was the OTTAVA robotic surgery system, J&J’s next-generation soft-tissue surgical robot. It was approved in July. VARIPULSE Pro, an advanced Pulsed Field Ablation platform, is expected to be approved by the FDA later this year. VARIPULSE Pro was launched in the EU in April.

Overall, J&J’s robust pipeline and a steady stream of clinical and regulatory catalysts should support growth in the second half of 2026 and beyond. The potential expansion of newer drugs, strong late-stage candidates and continued MedTech innovation provide multiple avenues for J&J to offset patent pressures and sustain long-term growth.

JNJ’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesJ&J’s shares have outperformed the industry so far this year. The stock has risen 30.6% year to date compared with 18.2% appreciation of the industry. 

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From a valuation standpoint, J&J is expensive. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 21.84 forward earnings, higher than 19.50 for the industry. The stock is also trading above its five-year mean of 15.65.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has risen from $11.58 per share to $11.59 per share over the past 60 days, while that for 2027 earnings has gone up from $12.65 per share to $12.80 over the same time frame.

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J&J has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC decreased its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 37.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 4,438 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,706 shares during the period. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $1,127,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of JNJ. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 22,225.6% in the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 69,419,308 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,436,633,000 after buying an additional 69,108,368 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter worth about $6,924,523,000. Capital World Investors bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter worth about $2,005,942,000. Diamant Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 24,436.5% in the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 4,473,008 shares of the company’s stock valued at $109,338,000 after acquiring an additional 4,454,778 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 240,349,660 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,740,362,000 after purchasing an additional 3,731,074 shares in the last quarter. 69.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $282.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $285.00 to $298.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Scotiabank reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $305.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Johnson Rice restated a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $268.22.

Get Our Latest Research Report on JNJ Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total transaction of $4,090,926.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 16,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,367,458. This trade represents a 48.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Jennifer L. Taubert sold 15,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total transaction of $3,950,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,210,615.36. This represents a 7.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 63,972 shares of company stock worth $16,245,605 in the last three months. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and higher guidance remain key catalysts. Second-quarter revenue rose 6.6% to $25.31 billion, exceeding estimates, while adjusted EPS of $2.90 topped the $2.84 consensus. Management also raised its 2026 outlook, reinforcing confidence in near-term earnings growth. Johnson & Johnson Stock Jumps as Healthcare Rotation Lifts Shares Positive Sentiment: FDA clearance expands JNJ’s medical-technology opportunity. The company received authorization for MONARCH QUEST 3, an AI-powered software upgrade adding 3D imaging, planning, and navigation capabilities to its robotic bronchoscopy platform. The development supports JNJ’s broader push into robotic surgery and advanced diagnostics. Johnson & Johnson Expands Robotic Bronchoscopy Push Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to favor JNJ as a defensive growth and income stock. Several analysts maintain Buy or Strong Buy views, citing immunology and neuroscience medicines as potential growth engines that can help offset Stelara’s loss of exclusivity. JNJ’s 64-year record of dividend increases and recent quarterly payout of $1.34 also support its appeal to income-focused investors. Analysts Favor Dividend Aristocrats JNJ and LIN Neutral Sentiment: Above-average call-option activity points to increased short-term bullish positioning, but options flows may also increase volatility and are not a substitute for fundamental demand. Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares for approximately $3.95 million, reducing her holdings by 7.16%. Continued insider selling by multiple executives could weigh modestly on sentiment, although the transaction does not by itself indicate weakening business conditions. SEC insider transaction filing Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance Shares of JNJ opened at $273.19 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $658.37 billion, a PE ratio of 31.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 0.24. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $253.89 and a 200-day moving average of $242.23. Johnson & Johnson has a one year low of $173.33 and a one year high of $276.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.81.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 62.11%.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Benjamin Edwards Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 21.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 160,633 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 28,700 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards Inc.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $40,799,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. World Investment Advisors increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 19.6% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 161,343 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,390,000 after purchasing an additional 26,450 shares during the last quarter. Benchmark Financial LLC bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter worth approximately $554,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 3,410,177 shares of the company’s stock worth $705,736,000 after buying an additional 28,370 shares during the last quarter. SageGuard Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,019,000. Finally, Signal Advisors Wealth LLC grew its position in Johnson & Johnson by 76.1% during the first quarter. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC now owns 15,126 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,697,000 after acquiring an additional 6,539 shares during the last quarter. 69.55% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Johnson & Johnson In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total transaction of $5,792,778.58. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 23,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. The trade was a 50.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,367,458. This represents a 48.37% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 63,972 shares of company stock valued at $16,245,605. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts have weighed in on JNJ shares. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Guggenheim lifted their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Freedom Capital upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Leerink Partners upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $268.22. Read Our Latest Report on Johnson & Johnson

Key Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and higher guidance remain key catalysts. Second-quarter revenue rose 6.6% to $25.31 billion, exceeding estimates, while adjusted EPS of $2.90 topped the $2.84 consensus. Management also raised its 2026 outlook, reinforcing confidence in near-term earnings growth. Johnson & Johnson Stock Jumps as Healthcare Rotation Lifts Shares Positive Sentiment: FDA clearance expands JNJ’s medical-technology opportunity. The company received authorization for MONARCH QUEST 3, an AI-powered software upgrade adding 3D imaging, planning, and navigation capabilities to its robotic bronchoscopy platform. The development supports JNJ’s broader push into robotic surgery and advanced diagnostics. Johnson & Johnson Expands Robotic Bronchoscopy Push Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to favor JNJ as a defensive growth and income stock. Several analysts maintain Buy or Strong Buy views, citing immunology and neuroscience medicines as potential growth engines that can help offset Stelara’s loss of exclusivity. JNJ’s 64-year record of dividend increases and recent quarterly payout of $1.34 also support its appeal to income-focused investors. Analysts Favor Dividend Aristocrats JNJ and LIN Neutral Sentiment: Above-average call-option activity points to increased short-term bullish positioning, but options flows may also increase volatility and are not a substitute for fundamental demand. Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares for approximately $3.95 million, reducing her holdings by 7.16%. Continued insider selling by multiple executives could weigh modestly on sentiment, although the transaction does not by itself indicate weakening business conditions. SEC insider transaction filing Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance Shares of JNJ stock opened at $273.19 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $253.89 and a 200 day moving average of $242.23. Johnson & Johnson has a 52 week low of $173.33 and a 52 week high of $276.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $658.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.66, a PEG ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.42%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.77 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 62.11%.

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Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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, the healthcare heavyweight behind blockbuster medicines and medical technologies, surged approximately 3% to $270.19 Tuesday morning as investors rotated out of high-growth technology stocks and into defensive companies. While the Nasdaq struggled with broad selling pressure, J&J pushed toward fresh 52-week highs as investors rewarded stability.

The move comes as Johnson & Johnson continues to prove that size can still deliver growth. Second-quarter sales climbed 6.6% to $25.31 billion, while adjusted earnings reached $2.90 per share. Management also raised its 2026 outlook, targeting approximately $101.1 billion in revenue and $11.68 in adjusted earnings per share at the midpoint. The company is now approaching a milestone few healthcare giants reach: surpassing $100 billion in annual sales.

But investors are paying a premium for that consistency. The GF Value™ chart shows J&J trading at $271.19 versus an estimated fair value of $192.38, meaning the stock sits roughly 41% above its GF Value™. The market is clearly pricing in strong execution from its pharmaceutical pipeline, medical-device portfolio, and decades-long dividend record.

The question is no longer whether Johnson & Johnson is a quality business—it clearly is. The bigger question is whether future growth can justify today's valuation. With expectations already elevated, J&J will need continued pipeline wins, expanding earnings, and stronger innovation to keep investors chasing the stock after this defensive rally.

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) . Shares have added about 4.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Johnson & Johnson due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

Q2 Earnings & Sales Beat EstimatesJ&J’s second-quarter 2026 earnings came in at $2.90 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.84. Earnings rose 4.7% from the year-ago period.

Adjusted earnings exclude intangible amortization expense and special items. Including these items, reported earnings were $2.27 per share, down 0.9% year over year.

Sales of $25.3 billion marginally beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $25.1 billion.

Sales rose 6.6% from the year-ago quarter, reflecting an operational increase of 5.6% and a positive currency impact of 1.0%. Organically, excluding the impact of acquisitions/divestitures and currency, sales rose 5.7% on an operational basis. Stelara’s LOE negatively impacted total revenue growth by approximately 460 basis points. Excluding Stelara, sales grew in a double-digit range in the quarter.

Second-quarter sales in the domestic market rose 7.3% to $14.53 billion. Excluding the impact of all acquisitions and divestitures on an adjusted operational basis, domestic sales rose 7.4% in the quarter.

International sales rose 5.7% on a reported basis to $10.8 billion, reflecting an operational increase of 3.4% and a positive currency impact of 2.3%. Excluding the impact of all acquisitions and divestitures on an adjusted operational basis, international sales rose 3.5% in the quarter.

Segment DetailsInnovative Medicines SegmentInnovative Medicine sales rose 7.8% year over year to $16.38 billion. Operational sales increased 6.8%, while adjusted operational growth was 6.9%. U.S. sales advanced 8.9%, and international sales increased 6% on a reported basis. Innovative Medicines sales slightly beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16.16 billion.

Higher sales of key products such as Darzalex, Tremfya and Erleada due to strong market growth and share gains drove the segment’s growth. New drugs like Carvykti, Tecvayli, Talvey, Rybrevant and Spravato contributed significantly to growth. These gains were partly offset by lower sales of Stelara, Remicade, Imbruvica and Zytiga.

Stelara’s LOE negatively impacted the Innovative Medicines segment’s growth by 760 basis points in the quarter.

Oncology 

Worldwide oncology sales increased 17.3% to $7.41 billion.

Darzalex rose 18.9% to $4.21 billion in the quarter, driven by continued share gains across all lines of therapy, particularly the front-line setting, as well as continued market growth. Sales beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.16 billion.

Imbruvica sales declined 18.6% to $599 million. Rising competitive pressure in the United States due to new oral competition has been hurting Imbruvica's sales for the past few quarters. Imbruvica sales missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $630.0 million.

Erleada sales increased 9.5% to $995 million, driven by share gains and market growth, partially offset by unfavorable patient mix and inventory dynamics. Erleada sales missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 billion.

    Among the newer cancer drugs, Carvykti sales surged 49.4% to $657 million, driven by share gains and continued capacity expansion. Another new drug, Tecvayli’s sales jumped 56.5% year over year and 29.2% sequentially to $260 million, driven by launch uptake, share gains from continued expansion into the community setting and the launch of Tecvayli plus Darzalex Faspro for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Talvey sales advanced 63.3% to $174 million, driven by continued expansion into the community setting.

Rybrevant/Lazcluze sales climbed 60.8% to $289 million, driven by continued launch uptake in all regions, share gains and the rapid uptake of Rybrevant Faspro.

J&J’s newly launched therapy, Inlexzo, delivered a strong second quarter, with sales more than doubling sequentially from the first quarter number of around $30 million. Sales comfortably exceeded consensus expectations, although J&J did not disclose the exact sales figure. The launch continued to gain momentum in the United States, supported by permanent J-code reimbursement, with one in three eligible patients now starting an Inlexzo regimen, up from one in four in the first quarter.

Immunology

Worldwide immunology sales declined 3.7% to $3.84 billion as biosimilar competition continued to put pressure on Stelara, whose sales fell 55.2% to $740 million. Increasing adoption of novel classes and unfavorable patient mix also hurt Stelara sales in the quarter. However, Stelara sales beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $654.0 million.

Tremfya remained the key growth driver, with sales rising 72.5% to $2.05 billion, driven by share gains across all indications, particularly the IBD indications as well as continued market growth. Tremfya sales beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 billion.

Remicade revenues decreased 25.8% to $338 million. Simponi and Simponi Aria sales declined 10.5% to $618 million.

On the conference call, J&J said that it is seeing strong launches for its newly launched oral pill for plaque psoriasis, Icotyde, as well as new drug Imaavy for generalized myasthenia gravis.

Neuroscience, PH and Other Drugs

Neuroscience sales increased 14% to $2.34 billion. Spravato revenues grew 40.8% year over year and 24.8% on a sequential basis to $584 million driven by strong demand trends.

Caplyta, added from last year’s acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, generated $361 million, up 70.9% year over year backed by new patient starts and continuing patient growth following its FDA approval in adjunctive major depressive disorder. Caplyta new patient starts were up 122% year over year.

Invega Sustenna/Xeplion/Invega Trinza/Trevicta sales rose 2.3% to $1.02 billion in the quarter.

Pulmonary hypertension drug Uptravi recorded second-quarter 2026 sales of $494 million, up 3.8% year over year. Opsumit/Opsynvi sales increased 3.4% to $602 million.

Xarelto sales rose 7.1% to $664 million. Sales of Prezista/Prezcobix/Rezolsta/Symtuza declined 6.3% to $372 million.

MedTech SegmentMedTech sales increased 4.5% to $8.93 billion, including operational growth of 3.6%. However, MedTech segment sales slightly missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.96 billion.

Excluding the impact of all acquisitions and divestitures, and currency, on an adjusted operational basis, worldwide sales rose 3.7%.

In the MedTech segment, sales rose 3.9% in the United States and 3.2% outside of the United States on an operational basis.

On the conference call J&J clarified that while its Cardiovascular sales slowed down in the second quarter due to weakness in Abiomed, its other three businesses, Surgery, Vision and Orthopedics accelerated in the quarter and performed above expectations. J&J claimed that overall procedure volumes were stable and there was no broad-based slowdown in medical procedure volumes across its MedTech business. J&J clarified that although some large U.S. hospitals have reported weaker volumes for certain elective procedures, those trends are not reflected in its own business. J&J also said that the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies has not had any meaningful impact on procedure volumes so far and is unlikely to materially affect MedTech demand.

Cardiovascular sales rose 4% to $2.40 billion. However, the growth was slower than prior trends due to competitive pressure in electrophysiology business and decline in Abiomed sales, partially offset by continued double-digit growth in Shockwave.

Shockwave revenues rose 14.6% to $335 million. Electrophysiology sales increased 4.4% to $1.53 billion as procedure growth, commercial execution and contribution from new products was partially offset by competitive PFA pressures and negative impact from China inventory dynamics.

Abiomed sales declined 2% to $440 million due to slow procedural volumes driven by usage patterns. Abiomed procedure volumes were hurt by uncertainty among physicians after a U.K. study questioned the benefit of using Impella devices in certain high-risk procedures. J&J believes this led to slower Impella usage as doctors reassessed patient selection for the device. J&J believes this is a temporary issue and is working with physicians to ensure the device is used in the right patients based on its existing clinical evidence. However, Abiomed sales in outside U.S. markets remained strong.

Worldwide Surgery grew 3.9% to $2.65 billion as growth in wound closure and biosurgery offset the impact of competitive pressure in energy and endocutters and VBP issues in China. Worldwide orthopedics rose 4.9% to $2.42 billion, driven by new product launches and strong commercial execution. Worldwide Vision rose 6.0% to $1.45 billion, driven primarily by higher growth in contact lenses and Surgical Vision partially offset by competitive pressures in the United States in Surgical Vision.

Slightly Ups 2026 GuidanceBacked by a strong second-quarter performance and uptake of new products, J&J raised its 2026 reported sales guidance to $100.8-$101.4 billion from $100.3-$101.3 billion. The sales projection indicates growth in the range of 7.0%-7.6% versus the prior expectation of 6.5%-7.5%. Operational sales growth is expected in the range of 6.5%-7.1% versus the prior expectation of 5.9%-6.9%.

Adjusted operational sales (excluding currency impact, acquisitions/divestitures) growth is expected in the range of 6.2%-6.8% versus the prior expectation of 5.6%-6.6%.

In 2026, the 53rd week is expected to provide a benefit of approximately 100 basis points. Operational sales growth is expected to improve in the second half of the year with fourth-quarter growth expected to be higher due to the benefit from the 53rd week.

Adjusted earnings per share guidance was raised from a range of $11.45-$11.65 to $11.60-$11.75. Adjusted earnings per share growth is expected in the range of 7.5%-8.9% versus the prior expectation of 6.1%-8.1%.

Adjusted pretax operating margin is expected to improve by approximately 75 basis points, higher than the prior expectation of 50 basis points.

The company projects net interest expense to be between $250 million and $300 million, slightly lower than the prior expectation of $300 million to $400 million. The adjusted tax rate is expected to be approximately 17.0% to 18.0% (previous expectations: 17.5% to 18.5%).

J&J expects its Innovative Medicine segment to remain a key growth driver in the second half of 2026. The growth is expected to be driven by its key products, such as Darzalex, Tremfya, Spravato, Carvykti and Erleada as well as increased contribution from new launches like Icotyde, Rybrevant, and Inlexzo which can offset the ongoing impact of Stelara biosimilar competition. J&J expects continued above-market growth through the remainder of 2026.

Other than Stelara LOE impact, J&J expects generic impact for both Simponi and Opsumit to begin in 2026.

J&J expects its MedTech business to perform better in the second half of the year than it did in the first half. However, it has lowered expectations for Abiomed, anticipating only modest growth through the remainder of 2026 instead of a sharper rebound. However, it emphasized that the business is not expected to decline, with growth likely to gradually improve as the year progresses. J&J expects a more meaningful acceleration in Abiomed's growth to occur after the release of the PROTECT IV study data in 2027.

Overall, J&J expects MedTech growth to improve in the second half, driven by strength in Vision, Orthopedics, Surgery and better performance in Cardiovascular.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a flat trend in estimates review.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Johnson & Johnson has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook Johnson & Johnson has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Aug 7th, 2026

Armstrong Henry H Associates Inc. grew its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 0.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 322,853 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,757 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson comprises approximately 7.9% of Armstrong Henry H Associates Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest position. Armstrong Henry H Associates Inc.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $81,995,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in JNJ. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. DecisionPoint Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 104.2% in the 4th quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 147 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Family CFO Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 49.0% during the 4th quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. 69.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Citi reiterated a Buy view: The endorsement reinforces confidence in JNJ’s earnings durability and diversified healthcare portfolio, potentially supporting investor demand. Johnson & Johnson Gets a Buy from Citi Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo sees additional upside: An analyst expects JNJ’s stock price to rise, adding to the positive sell-side sentiment around the company. Johnson & Johnson Stock Price Expected to Rise Positive Sentiment: Contact-lens investment could expand medical-device capacity: JNJ plans to spend more than $1 billion to increase U.S. contact-lens production. The investment may support long-term growth and domestic manufacturing, though reimbursement limitations reduce the immediate benefit for Medicare patients. Johnson & Johnson Contact Lens Investment Positive Sentiment: Dividend-focused investors continue to favor JNJ: Recent retirement and dividend-stock coverage highlights JNJ as a dependable income holding, which may provide support from defensive and income-oriented portfolios. Strong Buy Dividend Aristocrat Stocks Neutral Sentiment: Division transition remains a focus: Coverage describes JNJ as steady while it reorganizes its business, suggesting investors are watching execution rather than reacting to a major new fundamental change. Johnson & Johnson Amid a Division Transition Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming Wells Fargo healthcare conference: JNJ’s participation could provide updates on strategy and the division transition, but no new financial information has been announced. Johnson & Johnson Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference Negative Sentiment: Medicare coverage limits the contact-lens opportunity: The narrow reimbursement situation could constrain near-term demand and temper the investment’s immediate revenue impact. JNJ also faces broader pharmaceutical competition as rival Eli Lilly reports strong GLP-1 growth and raises guidance. Eli Lilly Q2 Earnings and GLP-1 Growth Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Raymond James Financial set a $280.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a report on Monday. HSBC set a $290.00 price target on Johnson & Johnson and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Argus set a $300.00 price objective on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $268.22.

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Johnson & Johnson Stock Down 0.1% Shares of JNJ opened at $257.30 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $247.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $239.59. Johnson & Johnson has a 12 month low of $169.92 and a 12 month high of $274.90. The company has a market capitalization of $620.07 billion, a PE ratio of 29.81, a PEG ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.42% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.61 EPS for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.11%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson In other news, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total value of $5,792,778.58. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 23,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,779,963.81. The trade was a 50.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 114,288 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,560,551.20. The trade was a 8.05% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.16% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Johnson & Johnson (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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