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JNJ Johnson & Johnson dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Johnson & Johnson's most recent dividend was on Aug 27, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.24 per share. At an annualized rate of $4.86 per share, the stock yields 3.13%.

Key dates

  • JNJ last dividend date: Aug 27, 2024
JNJ dividend stats
DPS
$4.86
Dividend yield
3.13%
Payout ratio
80.6%
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
1.78%
Payout ratio
39.8%

Dividend yield

What is Johnson & Johnson current dividend yield

JNJ has a dividend yield of 3.13% which is higher than the Healthcare sector and its peers average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.78%, Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield is 76% higher. Historically JNJ's dividend yield has averaged at 2.7% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current one.

Dividend history

What is JNJ dividend payout history and dates

Johnson & Johnson has been paying dividends since 1999. JNJ has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 4.7% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 5% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 0.6%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
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

What is Johnson & Johnson dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

JNJ has a payout ratio of 80.6% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 39.8%, Johnson & Johnson's payout ratio is 103% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

JNJ dividend vs peer dividends

How does JNJ dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
NVS Novartis AG 7.06% $7.52 87.1%
PFE Pfizer Inc 6.29% $1.68 221.1%
GILD Gilead Sciences Inc 3.17% $3.06 360%
MDT Medtronic plc 3.17% $2.78 93.3%
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 3.13% $4.86 80.6%
MRK Merck & Co Inc 2.99% $3.08 64.3%
ABT Abbott Laboratories 1.89% $2.2 66.7%
SYK Stryker Corp 0.85% $3.2 33.9%
LLY ELI LILLY & Co 0.6% $5.03 54.1%

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 1999.

When was JNJ's last dividend?

Johnson & Johnson's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 27, 2024. The dividend amount was $1.24 per share.

How much dividend does Johnson & Johnson pay (per share)?

On an annual basis JNJ pays $4.86 per share.

What is Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson is 3.13%.

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 80.6%.

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. Data from and Sharadar.