Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 8.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 71,666 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,962 shares during the quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $18,191,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 240,349,660 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,740,362,000 after purchasing an additional 3,731,074 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 133,869,843 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,704,364,000 after purchasing an additional 1,663,782 shares in the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co lifted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 22,225.6% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 69,419,308 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,436,633,000 after buying an additional 69,108,368 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 57,953,747 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,967,947,000 after buying an additional 1,738,292 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter worth approximately $6,924,523,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.
Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance
NYSE:JNJ opened at $260.44 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $251.92 and a two-hundred day moving average of $241.20. Johnson & Johnson has a fifty-two week low of $173.33 and a fifty-two week high of $274.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $627.63 billion, a PE ratio of 30.18, a P/E/G ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.09.
Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.11%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson & Johnson
In other news, EVP Elizabeth Forminard sold 15,918 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $257.00, for a total value of $4,090,926.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 16,994 shares in the company, valued at $4,367,458. This represents a 48.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Vanessa Broadhurst sold 23,054 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.27, for a total value of $5,792,778.58. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 23,003 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,779,963.81. The trade was a 50.06% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders sold 48,972 shares of company stock worth $12,295,205. Insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.
More Johnson & Johnson News
Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Constructive post-earnings outlook: JNJ’s latest results exceeded analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, while full-year 2026 EPS guidance remains centered around $11.60-$11.75. Analysts are watching for continued estimate increases and earnings momentum to support the stock’s advance. Why Is Johnson & Johnson Up Since Its Last Earnings Report?
- Positive Sentiment: Pharmaceutical recovery and defensive appeal: JNJ is among the large-cap pharmaceutical companies investors are watching as the industry recovery gains traction. Its diversified healthcare business and relatively low-beta profile may also attract investors seeking defensive exposure amid market uncertainty. Large-Cap Stocks to Watch as Pharma Recovery Takes Hold
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend record reinforces income appeal: JNJ raised its dividend 3.1% to $5.36 per share annually, extending its streak of consecutive increases to 64 years. The increase supports the company’s reputation as a long-term income and stability investment. Johnson & Johnson Has Increased Its Dividend for 64 Consecutive Years
- Neutral Sentiment: Talc settlement remains a key overhang: Analysis of JNJ’s proposed $5.5 billion talc settlement views it as a potential step toward reducing litigation uncertainty, but the long-term financial and legal impact remains subject to scrutiny. Johnson & Johnson’s $5.5B Talc Settlement
- Neutral Sentiment: Portfolio adjustments: JNJ sold its remaining rights and interests in botaretigene sparoparvovec to MeiraGTx for $25 million. The transaction may streamline the portfolio, but its financial contribution is unlikely to materially affect near-term results. MeiraGTx Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Negative Sentiment: Robotics competition is increasing: Intuitive Surgical cited growing competitive pressure from JNJ and Chinese robotic-surgery platforms. While this reflects JNJ’s ambitions in surgical robotics, it also signals that gaining market share could require substantial investment and execution. Intuitive Surgical Beats on Q2 Results
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on JNJ. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $282.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Argus set a $300.00 price target on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Johnson & Johnson from $284.00 to $294.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Leerink Partners raised shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $268.22.
Check Out Our Latest 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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