First National Bank of Omaha purchased a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 40,501 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,510,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 237,047,859 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,209,060,000 after buying an additional 3,085,180 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 2.1% during 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 acquiring an additional 1,225,676 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the second quarter worth $4,877,174,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 3.5% during the third quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 24,637,649 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,568,313,000 after purchasing an additional 835,146 shares during the period. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.3% in the second quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 18,951,337 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,894,979,000 after purchasing an additional 52,074 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.
Johnson & Johnson Stock Down 0.2%
Johnson & Johnson stock opened at $242.93 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $585.44 billion, a PE ratio of 21.98, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.35. Johnson & Johnson has a 12-month low of $141.50 and a 12-month high of $246.35. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $218.94 and its 200 day moving average is $197.88. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.
Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend
The company 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. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 24th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 47.06%.
Key Johnson & Johnson News
Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:
- Positive Sentiment: FDA approved a simplified once‑monthly dosing schedule for RYBREVANT FASPRO (amivantamab and hyaluronidase‑lpuj), which should reduce clinic visits and could accelerate adoption and revenue visibility for J&J’s lung‑cancer franchise. FDA approves RYBREVANT FASPRO™ (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) as the only EGFR-targeted therapy that can be administered once a month Johnson & Johnson’s new FDA approval lets lung cancer patients switch to monthly dosing sooner
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage of dividend activity (J&J cited among dividend‑rallying blue chips) can attract income investors and support the stock as yields remain a focus for the market. Bank of America Tumbles 7% While Verizon, J&J, and Chevron Rally on Dividend Hikes
- Positive Sentiment: J&J’s MedTech segment showed strong growth in 2025; continued momentum in orthopedics, surgery and cardiovascular devices supports recurring revenue and profit margins, making the business less cyclical. J&J’s MedTech Shows Strong Growth in 2025: Will 2026 be Better?
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts give J&J an average “Moderate Buy” rating — supportive but not a strong catalyst by itself; implies steady expectations rather than a major re‑rating. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement from Jim Cramer can boost retail interest in the short term but is unlikely to change fundamentals. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Is Amazing, Says Jim Cramer
- Negative Sentiment: A recent talc verdict and renewed media focus on litigation keep legal risk and valuation in focus; investors may apply a discount or await clarity on reserve levels and appeals outcomes. This is the primary near‑term bearish catalyst. Johnson And Johnson Talc Verdict Puts Legal Risks And Valuation In Focus
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts have commented on the company. TD Cowen lifted their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $222.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on Johnson & Johnson from $208.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $240.00 to $255.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group boosted their price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $203.00 to $237.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson & Johnson currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $233.73.
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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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