TSG Advice Partners LLC bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 4,570 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,161,000.
Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Outlook Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Matrix Trust Co increased its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 56.2% during the second quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Johnson & Johnson during the second quarter worth $43,000. Hanseatic Management Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the third quarter valued at $52,000. Finally, Polaris Financial Partners purchased a new stake in Johnson & Johnson in the third quarter valued at $56,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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: New real-world and observational analyses presented at TCT 2026 linked Impella-supported high-risk coronary procedures with lower mortality than prior study benchmarks; one report also cited a 94% procedural success rate. The findings could bolster the case for the heart-pump business, though further evidence, including the ongoing PROTECT IV trial, remains important. Article: Johnson & Johnson reports 94% success rate in trial of coronary artery device
- Neutral Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP said it is investigating claims on behalf of J&J investors, but its alert provides no details about the claims or any legal action. The announcement alone does not establish wrongdoing or the likely financial impact. Article: Pomerantz Law Firm investigates claims on behalf of investors of Johnson & Johnson
- Negative Sentiment: The investor investigation is a potential source of uncertainty and could weigh on sentiment if it develops into substantive litigation or reveals material allegations. Article: Pomerantz Law Firm investigates claims on behalf of investors of Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Trading Down 1.6%
Shares of JNJ stock opened at $266.10 on Wednesday. Johnson & Johnson has a fifty-two week low of $185.12 and a fifty-two week high of $282.02. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $265.60 and a 200 day moving average price of $247.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $640.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.02.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The company reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 16.20% and a return on equity of 31.64%. The company had revenue of $25.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $25.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.80 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.050-11.150 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 24th will be paid a $1.34 dividend. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 24th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 81.21%.
Insider Activity
In related news, EVP Jennifer Taubert sold 15,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.36, for a total value of $3,950,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 194,451 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,210,615.36. This trade represents a 7.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Timothy Schmid sold 33,597 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $274.74, for a total value of $9,230,439.78. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 25,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,991,308.78. The trade was a 56.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 64,515 shares of company stock worth $17,271,766. Corporate insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on JNJ shares. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $270.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. UBS Group set a $270.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. One equities research 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 company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $275.92.
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Johnson & Johnson Company Profile
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a global healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1886, the company develops and markets products and services for patients, healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide.
Johnson & Johnson operates through two principal segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. Innovative Medicine focuses on pharmaceuticals for areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and cardiovascular conditions.
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