JNJ Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield
JNJ has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 5.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN PA Sanofi |
102,720 M | 5.54% | 5.85% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
118,706 M | 4.71% | 4.59% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
107,470 M | 3.72% | 5.48% |
| TAK NYSE Takeda Pharmaceutical |
52,989 M | 3.92% | 4.64% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
305,104 M | 3.06% | 6.21% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
19,448 M | 3.88% | 4.14% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
309,642 M | 3.29% | 5.04% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
294,776 M | 2.99% | 5.55% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
11,561 M | 2.56% | 5.39% |
| ROP SW Roche Holding |
335,798 M | 3.05% | 3.28% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,513 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| SECT-B ST Sectra (publ) |
5,602 M | 19.74% | 99.2% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,082,494 M | 15.21% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
305,104 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| RDY NYSE Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories |
11,974 M | 12.38% | 75.2% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
309,642 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
33,266 M | 5.47% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
102,720 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
633,194 M | 4.89% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
15,629 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
JNJ Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | 2026-05-26 | 2026-06-09 | Quarterly | 1.34 | +3.1% | 0.58% |
| 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-24 | 2026-03-10 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2025-11-25 | 2025-11-25 | 2025-12-09 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-08-26 | 2025-08-26 | 2025-09-09 | Quarterly | 1.3 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-05-27 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-10 | Quarterly | 1.3 | +4.8% | 0.85% |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-03-04 | Quarterly | 1.24 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 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% | 0.76% |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-06-04 | Quarterly | 1.24 | +4.2% | 0.81% |
| 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-20 | 2024-03-05 | Quarterly | 1.19 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-05 | Quarterly | 1.19 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-08-25 | 2023-08-28 | 2023-09-07 | Quarterly | 1.19 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-06 | Quarterly | 1.19 | +5.3% | 0.75% |
| 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% | 0.64% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-06 | Quarterly | 1.13 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-07 | Quarterly | 1.13 | +6.6% | 0.64% |
| 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-22 | 2022-03-08 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-07 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2021-08-23 | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-07 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 0% | 0.59% |
JNJ Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, JNJ's dividend yield is 2.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.24 USD by the current share price of 267.24.
As of July 2026, JNJ paid a dividend of 5.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-26 and the payout was 1.34 USD.
JNJ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, JNJ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-26.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for JNJ for the next payments are between 1.336 (-0.3%) and 1.364 (+1.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.02%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.34 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
JNJ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.89% per year. Strong growth: JNJ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
JNJ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.55%. If you bought JNJ's shares at 147.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.55% of your original purchase price.
JNJ Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: Johnson & Johnson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
JNJ's 2.48% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of JNJ is 48.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
JNJ's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
JNJ Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-05 02:06 UTC