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Invest in Johnson & Johnson on Stash

Stash allows you to purchase smaller pieces of investments, called fractional shares, rather than having to pay the full price for a whole share.

How much will JNJ stock increase in 2024?

While this trend could reverse, some analysts expect its EPS to continue to increase by 6% per year through 2024.

Is JNJ a good investment?

JNJ stock can retain a good part of its value during economic downturns, making it a defensive investment, given the significant potential for future weakness in the U.S. economy. In addition, the company’s dividend yield, which increases as the stock’s price falls, would tend to create demand for the popular and top-rated stock, thereby usually mitigating its losses overall.

How effective is JNJ?

The JNJ vaccine is 85% effective at preventing severe COVID-19 cases after 28 days post-vaccination. In a surprising turn of events, rival pharma company Merck (NYSE: MRK) has agreed to help in the production process. By the end of 2021, the company expects to manufacture 1 billion doses of its single-dose vaccine.

Who are the Johnson brothers?

New Brunswick, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson was founded in 1886 by 3 brothers: Robert, James and Edward Johnson, who had been working in a medical products business and decided to go out on their own. One of the company’s early innovations was the first commercial first-aid kit, introduced in 1888.

When did Johnson and Johnson go public?

In 1944, Johnson & Johnson went public in an initial public offering (IPO) at $37.50 per share on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol JNJ. After adjusting for splits and dividends, JNJ stock was trading under $1 per share in June of 1970 and by February of 1990, the stock had reached $6.70 per share.

Is Johnson and Johnson a AAA company?

Johnson & Johnson remains 1 of only 2 U.S. corporations to retain a AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor’s Corp. (S&P) in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and Exxon Mobile’s downgrade in 2016.

Is JNJ a dividend king?

JNJ stock’s status as an S& P Dividend King makes the stock particularly attractive to investors who concentrate on dividend income and yield. The company is also the only one with a Dividend King ranking in the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy.

Step 1

Educate yourself. You may go into this process knowing that you want to buy Johnson & Johnson stock, but it is always a good idea to educate yourself further about the stock you plan to purchase. Be up to date on recent news about the stock you plan to buy.

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Choose your broker. You have the option of using a full-service broker, who will often charge more for your transactions but they will often provide the most in-depth service. You can also choose a discount broker, who will charge less than a full service broker, or an online broker, who will charge the least.

Step 3

Fund your account. Once you have chosen who you will invest with, you need to supply them with the money to process your transaction. If you know how much Johnson & Johnson stock costs, and want to buy a certain number of shares, simple multiplication will tell you how much you will need to give to your broker.

Step 4

Set your limits for your stock transaction. When buying stocks, you put in an offer to buy the stock at 'X' amount, and you tell them how long your offer is good for. When the stock is available at that price, your purchase will be executed. You can also set the same limits for selling your stock.

Step 5

Order your stock by symbol, not name. If you want to order Johnson & Johnson stock, you are buying shares of "JNJ." A stock's symbol is easily available through an Internet search, or you can ask your broker.

Step 6

Follow the stock and plan ahead. Keep an eye on the stock's price everyday. You will eventually sell your shares of JNJ, so it's a good idea to know what it's worth at all times. Some investments are made for the long term, but you should be aware even in the short term.

Who do I contact to request information on my account or change my account information?

Questions regarding stock holdings, certificate replacement/transfer, dividends and address changes should be directed to our Transfer Agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 505000, Louisville, KY, 40233, Telephone (800) 328-9033 or (781) 575-2718 (outside the U.S.).

Can I buy stock directly from Johnson & Johnson?

Johnson & Johnson does not have a direct purchase program available to the general public. However, existing shareowners may make additional purchases of stock without fees or commissions through the Johnson & Johnson Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP).

How do I participate in your Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP)?

The Johnson & Johnson Dividend Reinvestment Program (DRIP) is available to registered shareowners of Johnson & Johnson and allows for full or partial reinvestment and additional cash investments of up to $50,000 per year in Johnson & Johnson Common Stock without per share or service charges on stock purchases.

If I own shares of Johnson & Johnson that are held by my broker, can I participate in the DRIP program?

Shares held by a broker are registered to the broker and therefore, must be transferred from "street name" (held by a bank or broker) to certificate form in order to participate in the Johnson & Johnson Dividend Reinvestment Program.

How do I get a copy of your Annual Report?

Our Annual Report is available on this website for your convenience at https://www.jnj.com/about-jnj/annual-reports. If you would like a printed copy, please complete our Document Request Form.

How can I vote my Johnson & Johnson shares online?

There are several Internet websites where you can vote your Johnson & Johnson shares. However, in order to cast your votes, you will need to have the unique "control number" printed on your proxy card, notice, voting instruction card, or in the email you received from Computershare or your broker.

I need the price of your stock on a specific day. Where do I find it?

You may use our Historical Price Look-Up Tool to find the closing stock price on a specific day.

Signals & Forecast

There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The Johnson & Johnson stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term moving averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss

Johnson & Johnson finds support from accumulated volume at $166.88 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

Is Johnson & Johnson stock A Buy?

Johnson & Johnson holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.

The stock hasn't even beaten the S&P 500 over the past decade

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Diversification provides stability

Perhaps the best thing going for the company is how broadly its revenues are spread across products and geographies. Its three business units -- pharmaceutical, medical devices, and consumer -- cover an amazing range of health-related products including pain relievers, skin care, artificial hips, and prescription drugs.

Growth may not live up to expectations

Johnson & Johnson has only grown revenue by 3% annually since 2009. Despite that, the stock sits near its decade high valuation as measured by both the price-to-sales ratio and price-to-cash flow ratio. Each is currently trending about 10% above its five year average.

Legal expenses keep increasing

One risk that could undermine any growth whatsoever is the myriad of class action suits against the company. Although Johnson & Johnson's legal troubles have been widely publicized, the financial impact has been a moving target.

What can shareholders expect

Management doesn't provide GAAP estimates for its earnings, partly because of the unpredictability of so many legal proceedings. However, one thing that has become predictable is rising legal expenses.