Is JNJ a good investment in 2026?

Johnson & Johnson trades at a P/E ratio of 21.6, with low volatility (14.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of JNJ?

Based on 30-day volatility of 14.7%, JNJ has LOW risk. Beta of 0.33 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 2.18%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$574.66B

P/E RATIO

21.6

BETA

0.33

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.18%

52W HIGH

$251.71

52W LOW

$146.12

VOLATILITY

14.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$241.52 → $238.46-1.27%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$157.47 → $238.46+51.4%

JNJ | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	JNJ	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	21.6x	22.0x	↓ 2%
Beta	0.33	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.18%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	14.7%	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)	$238.46	$574.66B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$304.33	$276.23B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$26.92	$153.13B	Healthcare	VIEW →
ABABBV	$207.94	$367.80B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Johnson & Johnson is currently trading at $238.46, which is 5.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.33, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME5.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JNJ a good buy right now?

Johnson & Johnson trades at 21.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Low based on 14.7% volatility.

Does JNJ pay dividends?

Yes, Johnson & Johnson offers a dividend yield of 2.18%. This translates to approximately $5.20 per share annually.

How volatile is JNJ?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 14.7% and beta of 0.33,JNJ is classified as Low risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 4/13/2026, 8:51:43 AM