JNJ Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

JNJ has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 6.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.02%
Payout Ratio 42.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.24%
Consistency Lifetime 87.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.63%
Payout FCF 64.2%
Streak Years 56
Dividend Rating 65.70%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 52.4%
Total Return 5y: 53.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 473 M 10.4% 11.3%
PFE 143,792 M 7.07% 7.48%
GS71 102,088 M 4.19% 6.65%
SAN 116,153 M 4.30% 5.86%
SNY 117,190 M 4.43% 5.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 55,695 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,524 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 972,826 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 113,717 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 64,599 M 12.0% 91.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals

BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 6.08% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.70% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.68% Yield
ZEG
AstraZeneca
 2.08% Yield

JNJ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-24 2026-02-24 2026-03-10 Quarterly 1.3 0% N/A
2025-11-25 2025-11-25 2025-12-09 Quarterly 1.3 0% N/A
2025-08-26 2025-08-26 2025-09-09 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.63%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-10 Quarterly 1.3 4.8% 0.74%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-04 Quarterly 1.24 0% 0.81%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-10 Quarterly 1.24 0% 0.8%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-10 Quarterly 1.24 0% 0.8%
2024-05-20 2024-05-21 2024-06-04 Quarterly 1.24 4.2% 0.76%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-05 Quarterly 1.19 0% 0.78%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-12-05 Quarterly 1.19 0% 0.76%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-07 Quarterly 1.19 0% 0.8%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-06-06 Quarterly 1.19 5.3% 0.72%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-07 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.72%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-06 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.72%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-09-06 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.64%
2022-05-23 2022-05-24 2022-06-07 Quarterly 1.13 6.6% 0.67%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-08 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.6%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-07 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.64%
2021-08-23 2021-08-24 2021-09-07 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.66%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-08 Quarterly 1.06 5% 0.59%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-09 Quarterly 1.01 0% 0.59%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-08 Quarterly 1.01 0% 0.62%
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-08 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2020-05-22 2020-05-26 2020-06-09 Quarterly 1.01 6.3% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-11-26 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-08-27 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.95 0% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-11 Quarterly 0.95 5.6% N/A
2019-02-25 2019-02-26 2019-03-12 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-11 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2018-08-27 2018-08-28 2018-09-11 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-29 2018-06-12 Quarterly 0.9 7.1% N/A
2018-02-26 2018-02-27 2018-03-13 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2017-11-27 2017-11-28 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2017-08-25 2017-08-29 2017-09-12 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-13 Quarterly 0.84 5% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-14 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-06 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-08-19 2016-08-23 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-05-20 2016-05-24 2016-06-07 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% N/A
2016-02-19 2016-02-23 2016-03-08 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-08 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-09 Quarterly 0.75 7.1% N/A
2015-02-20 2015-02-24 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-09 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-08-22 2014-08-26 2014-09-09 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 6.1% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-11 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2013-11-22 2013-11-26 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A

JNJ Dividend FAQ

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) operates globally in two main segments-Innovative Medicine, which covers a broad therapeutic portfolio from immunology to oncology, and MedTech, which supplies advanced devices for cardiovascular, orthopaedic, surgical, and eye-care markets. The company distributes its products through a mix of wholesalers, hospitals, retailers, and direct clinical channels, leveraging a legacy brand that dates back to its 1886 founding in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

What is the Dividend Yield of JNJ?

As of January 2026, JNJ`s dividend yield is 3.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.44 USD by the current share price of 213.65.

Does JNJ pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, JNJ paid a dividend of 6.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-24 and the payout was 1.3 USD.

How often does JNJ pay dividends?

JNJ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, JNJ has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-24.

JNJ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for JNJ for the next 4 payments are between 1.316 (+1.2%) and 1.343 (+3.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will JNJ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is 2026-02-24.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for JNJ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is 2026-02-24.

What is the Dividend Growth of JNJ?

JNJ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.24% per year.
Strong growth: JNJ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of JNJ?

JNJ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.63%. If you bought JNJ's shares at 139.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.63% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of JNJ?

JNJ Payout Consistency is 87.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Johnson & Johnson has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does JNJ have a good Dividend Yield?

JNJ`s 3.02% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of JNJ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of JNJ is 42.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of JNJ?

JNJ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

JNJ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in JNJ's Outstanding Shares?

Johnson & Johnson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has JNJ ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 13, 2001 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,925,632,000
1986 2,765,600,000 -5.47%
1987 2,753,536,000 -0.44%
1988 2,664,560,000 -3.23%
1989 2,829,090,900 +6.17%
1990 2,835,907,900 +0.24%
1991 2,819,975,000 -0.56%
1992 2,627,184,500 -6.84%
1993 2,596,800,000 -1.16%
1994 2,732,000,000 +5.21%
1995 2,724,137,900 -0.29%
1996 2,726,315,800 +0.08%
1997 2,781,662,300 +2.03%
1998 3,282,000,000 +17.99%
1999 3,784,802,900 +15.32%
2000 3,108,200,000 -17.88%
2001 3,034,964,200 -2.36%
2002 3,018,666,700 -0.54%
2003 3,535,179,000 +17.11%
2004 2,968,100,000 -16.04%
2005 2,986,740,300 +0.63%
2006 2,939,183,100 -1.59%
2007 2,884,900,000 -1.85%
2008 2,799,000,000 -2.98%
2009 2,792,700,000 -0.23%
2010 2,779,200,000 -0.48%
2011 2,768,400,000 -0.39%
2012 2,833,400,000 +2.35%
2013 2,872,000,000 +1.36%
2014 2,845,300,000 -0.93%
2015 2,803,300,000 -1.48%
2016 2,764,500,000 -1.38%
2017 2,684,900,000 -2.88%
2018 2,724,000,000 +1.46%
2019 2,669,100,000 -2.02%
2020 2,669,200,000 +0%
2021 2,670,200,000 +0.04%
2022 2,663,900,000 -0.24%
2023 2,430,700,000 -8.75%
2024 2,427,100,000 -0.15%
2025 2,428,600,000 +0.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-11 02:18