Mutual of America Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 5.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 280,484 shares of the company’s stock after selling 15,378 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up 0.5% of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 18th largest position. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $52,007,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,877,174,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 15,040.6% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,420,699 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,133,512,000 after purchasing an additional 7,371,687 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 1.3% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,047,859 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,209,060,000 after purchasing an additional 3,085,180 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 2.1% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 60,609,476 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,227,988,000 after purchasing an additional 1,225,676 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc raised its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 6.2% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 18,917,274 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,889,614,000 after purchasing an additional 1,097,855 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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: 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 Price Performance
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 21st. The company reported $2.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $2.46. The company had revenue of $24.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.14 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 33.34% and a net margin of 28.46%.Johnson & Johnson’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.04 EPS. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.430-11.630 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 10.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 24th will be given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 24th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is presently 47.06%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several analysts recently commented on JNJ shares. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $240.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Johnson Rice set a $190.00 price objective on Johnson & Johnson and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. TD Cowen increased their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $222.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Johnson & Johnson from $208.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $230.36.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Company 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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