Is JNJ a good investment in 2026?

Johnson & Johnson trades at a P/E ratio of 32.0, with medium volatility (20.7% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of JNJ?

Based on 30-day volatility of 20.7%, JNJ has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.23 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does JNJ pay dividends?

Yes, Johnson & Johnson has a dividend yield of 1.95%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$663.28B

P/E RATIO

32.0

BETA

0.23

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.95%

52W HIGH

$281.07

52W LOW

$173.33

VOLATILITY

20.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$259.24 → $275.23+6.17%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$178.06 → $275.23+54.6%

JNJ | 52-week chartLast updated: 9/7/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	JNJ	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	32.0x	22.0x	↑ 45%
Beta	0.23	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.95%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	20.7%	22%	Lower risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH PFPFE ABABBV

Competitors Analysis

Compare JNJ's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
JNJ(You are here)	$275.23	$663.28B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$397.14	$356.47B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$28.45	$162.16B	Healthcare	VIEW →
ABABBV	$256.46	$453.19B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Johnson & Johnson is currently trading at $275.23, which is 2.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.23, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME3.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JNJ a good buy right now?

Johnson & Johnson trades at 32.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 20.7% volatility.

Does JNJ pay dividends?

Yes, Johnson & Johnson offers a dividend yield of 1.95%. This translates to approximately $5.37 per share annually.

How volatile is JNJ?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 20.7% and beta of 0.23,JNJ is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 9/7/2026, 11:02:20 AM