Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 17,679 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,321,000. Johnson & Johnson accounts for 1.5% of Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Sierra Capital LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Sierra Capital LLC now owns 8,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,685,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the period. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,422 shares of the company’s stock worth $501,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Broadleaf Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Broadleaf Partners LLC now owns 7,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,521,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc raised its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc now owns 7,574 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,567,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Plancorp LLC lifted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Plancorp LLC now owns 15,889 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,288,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.
Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance
NYSE:JNJ opened at $252.93 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 0.77. The firm has a market cap of $608.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 0.24. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $239.82 and its 200 day moving average price is $234.63. Johnson & Johnson has a 1-year low of $162.78 and a 1-year high of $269.43.
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 issued a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.11%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,560,551.20. The trade was a 8.05% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 price target on Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Wednesday. Freedom Capital upgraded Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Johnson Rice raised Johnson & Johnson from an “outperform” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $280.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday. 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 research report on Monday, July 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $265.30.
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Johnson & Johnson News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, showing solid demand and execution in its core business. J&J Stock Falls Despite Strong Q2 Beat & Higher 2026 View: Here’s Why
- Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 guidance after the report, reinforcing confidence in its growth outlook and pipeline momentum. Johnson & Johnson Raises 2026 Outlook After Q2 Earnings Beat
- Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim reaffirmed its Buy rating and set a $270 price target, signaling continued analyst confidence. Benzinga article on Guggenheim rating reaffirmation
- Positive Sentiment: Some market commentary suggests the post-earnings pullback could be an opportunity to buy JNJ on strength after a run to 52-week highs. Why Johnson and Johnson’s Earnings Dip Looks Like a Buying Opportunity
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also digesting the full Q2 earnings call transcript and several commentary pieces framing the company’s growth beyond legacy drugs and its collaboration announcements. Full Transcript: Johnson & Johnson Q2 2026 Earnings Call
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, the stock fell because MedTech results missed expectations, creating concern that one important division is lagging behind the company’s otherwise solid performance. J&J Stock Falls Despite Strong Q2 Beat & Higher 2026 View: Here’s Why
Johnson & Johnson Profile
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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