Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
JNJ's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 60.3% earnings payout ratio & 34.6x interest coverage. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, JNJ has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Interest Coverage: 34.6xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 26.4%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Operating Margin: 27.4%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
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Very SafeAbout Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a holding company engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of healthcare products worldwide. It operates through two primary segments: Innovative Medicine, focusing on pharmaceuticals in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other therapeutic areas, and MedTech, encompassing medical devices in cardiovascular, orthopaedics, vision care, and electrophysiology. Key products include DARZALEX for oncology, TREMFYA for immunology, and innovative platforms like OMNYPULSE for pulsed-field ablation treatments. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the company employs approximately 139,800 people and generates substantial revenue, reaching $94.2 billion in the latest full year with operational growth of 5.3%, driven by a robust pipeline and R&D investments exceeding $32 billion. Johnson & Johnson maintains strong financials, including a dividend yield around 2.1% and consistent payout growth, positioning it as a Dividend King in the healthcare sector. Its diversified portfolio ensures stable cash flows, supporting global distribution through hospitals, physicians, clinics, and partners, while addressing major health challenges across consumer, business, and institutional markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.29%
Annual Dividend
$5.20
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
60.25%
FCF Payout Ratio
71.92%
Stock Price
$221.32
52-Week Range
$146.12 – $251.71
Dividend History (2016–2025)
JNJ annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
JNJ earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 26, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 9, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.92%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.25%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
5.71%
3-Year Total Growth
15.51%
5-Year Total Growth
29.15%
10-Year Total Growth
74.24%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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