Intact Investment Management Inc. lowered its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 20.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 57,129 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,260 shares during the quarter. Intact Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $10,593,000 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. Clark Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 51.6% during the 2nd quarter. Clark Asset Management LLC now owns 8,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,357,000 after acquiring an additional 3,025 shares during the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 8.3% during the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 1,234,945 shares of the company’s stock worth $188,638,000 after purchasing an additional 94,957 shares during the period. Talbot Financial LLC increased its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 4.6% during the third quarter. Talbot Financial LLC now owns 138,424 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,667,000 after acquiring an additional 6,143 shares during the period. Liberty One Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 83.9% in the third quarter. Liberty One Investment Management LLC now owns 366,813 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,040,000 after purchasing an additional 167,353 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Johnson & Johnson during the second quarter worth $295,000. 69.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Johnson & Johnson Stock Up 1.4%
NYSE:JNJ opened at $224.50 on Wednesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $209.28 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $190.32. The company has a market cap of $540.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.32, a P/E/G ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 0.34. Johnson & Johnson has a 52-week low of $141.50 and a 52-week high of $225.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.07.
Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th will be paid a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 24th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 47.06%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
JNJ has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Freedom Capital cut shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $232.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Loop Capital set a $220.00 target price on Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Raymond James Financial upped their price target on Johnson & Johnson from $174.00 to $209.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson & Johnson currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $230.36.
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Trending Headlines about Johnson & Johnson
Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Management issued strong FY‑2026 guidance and highlighted accelerating growth, which lifts forward earnings and revenue expectations for JNJ. JNJ Delivers Strong 2026 Guidance Even as Policy Costs Loom
- Positive Sentiment: FDA approved a DARZALEX FASPRO®‑based quadruplet (D‑VRd) for newly diagnosed, transplant‑ineligible multiple myeloma — expands label, reinforces DARZALEX as foundational therapy and supports longer‑term oncology sales growth. DARZALEX FASPRO®-based quadruplet regimen approved in the U.S.
- Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim raised J&J’s price target (to $240) after the solid Q4 results and the strong 2026 guide, signaling buy‑side confidence and potential upward pressure from analysts. Guggenheim Lifts Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Outlook After Solid Q4 and 2026 Guide
- Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call‑option volume (about 37,990 calls, ~23% above average) suggests short‑term bullish positioning by traders and potential added upside momentum in the stock.
- Neutral Sentiment: J&J reported corporate social impact activity — $100M of MedTech donations since 2020 and an additional $20M commitment — positive for brand/ESG but unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals. Johnson & Johnson Marks $100 Million of MedTech Products Donated Since 2020
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/commentary pieces (Zacks, coverage on momentum and trending status) highlight market interest and technical strength; useful for sentiment but not a direct catalyst. J&J Targets $100B+ Sales in 2026 as Growth Accelerates in Both Units
- Negative Sentiment: Management flagged potential policy and reimbursement headwinds that could raise costs or pressure margins in certain markets — a risk to near‑term profitability if issues intensify. JNJ Delivers Strong 2026 Guidance Even as Policy Costs Loom
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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