JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: JNJ
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 26, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.21%
Payout ratio: 60%
Johnson & Johnson's most recent dividend was on May 26, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.34 per share. At an annualized rate of $5.24 per share, the stock yields 2.21%. The latest dividend has increased by $0.04, or 3.1% from the previous payment.
JNJ dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Johnson & Johnson Dividend yield
JNJ has a dividend yield of 2.21% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.65%, Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield is 34% higher. Historically JNJ's dividend yield has averaged at 2.8% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
JNJ Dividend history
Johnson & Johnson has been paying dividends since 1992. JNJ has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 4.4% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 53% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 32%.
Johnson & Johnson Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | $1.34 | 2.28% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $1.3 | 2.11% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $1.3 | 2.49% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $1.3 | 2.88% |
| May 27, 2025 | $1.3 | 3.28% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.24 | 3.2% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $1.24 | 3.18% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $1.24 | 2.98% |
| May 20, 2024 | $1.24 | 3.18% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.19 | 3.04% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $1.19 | 3.14% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | $1.19 | 2.79% |
| May 22, 2023 | $1.19 | 2.92% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $1.13 | 2.82% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | $1.13 | 2.53% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | $1.13 | 2.61% |
| May 23, 2022 | $1.13 | 2.4% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $1.06 | 2.6% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | $1.06 | 2.62% |
| Aug 23, 2021 | $1.06 | 2.33% |
| May 24, 2021 | $1.06 | 2.4% |
| Feb 22, 2021 | $1.01 | 2.5% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | $1.01 | 2.77% |
| Aug 24, 2020 | $1.01 | 2.58% |
| May 22, 2020 | $1.01 | 2.67% |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $0.95 | 2.6% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | $0.95 | 2.73% |
| Aug 26, 2019 | $0.95 | 2.9% |
| May 24, 2019 | $0.95 | 2.63% |
| Feb 25, 2019 | $0.9 | 2.64% |
| Nov 26, 2018 | $0.9 | 2.5% |
| Aug 27, 2018 | $0.9 | 2.58% |
| May 25, 2018 | $0.9 | 2.82% |
| Feb 26, 2018 | $0.84 | 2.54% |
| Nov 27, 2017 | $0.84 | 2.4% |
| Aug 25, 2017 | $0.84 | 2.49% |
| May 25, 2017 | $0.84 | 2.54% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.8 | 2.61% |
| Nov 18, 2016 | $0.8 | 2.73% |
| Aug 19, 2016 | $0.8 | 2.59% |
| May 20, 2016 | $0.8 | 2.71% |
| Feb 19, 2016 | $0.75 | 2.88% |
| Nov 20, 2015 | $0.75 | 2.88% |
| Aug 21, 2015 | $0.75 | 3.03% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.75 | 2.78% |
| Feb 20, 2015 | $0.7 | 2.79% |
Johnson & Johnson dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
JNJ has a payout ratio of 60% which is higher than the Healthcare sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Johnson & Johnson's payout ratio is 55% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
JNJ dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.69% | $1.72 | 131.3% |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 3.46% | $2.84 | 78.9% |
| NVS Novartis AG | 3.2% | $4.77 | 68% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 2.78% | $3.32 | 93% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.67% | $2.44 | 68% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.54% | $3.19 | 43% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.21% | $5.24 | 60% |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 1.1% | $3.44 | 39.4% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.56% | $6.46 | 22.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Johnson & Johnson pay a dividend?
Yes, Johnson & Johnson has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. JNJ has been paying dividends since 1992.
When was JNJ's last dividend?
Johnson & Johnson's last dividend ex-date was on May 26, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.34 per share.
How much dividend does Johnson & Johnson pay (per share)?
On an annual basis JNJ pays $5.24 per share.
What is Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson is 2.21%.
How often does Johnson & Johnson pay dividends?
Johnson & Johnson pays dividends quarterly.
What is Johnson & Johnson's dividend payout ratio?
Johnson & Johnson's dividend payout ratio is 60%.
Does Johnson & Johnson pay a good dividend?
Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield is more than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.