JNJ Johnson & Johnson dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Johnson & Johnson's most recent dividend was on Feb 18, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.24 per share. At an annualized rate of $4.96 per share, the stock yields 3.06%.
Key dates
- JNJ last dividend date: Feb 18, 2025
JNJ dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
JNJ has a dividend yield of 3.06% 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 1.93%, Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield is 59% higher. Historically JNJ's dividend yield has averaged at 2.8% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current one.
Dividend history
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 4.2% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 1.2% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 3.1%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 84.9% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 40.7%, Johnson & Johnson's payout ratio is 109% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
JNJ dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVS Novartis AG | 6.87% | $7.52 | 127% |
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.43% | $1.69 | 222.4% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 3.49% | $3.12 | 65.1% |
| MDT Medtronic plc | 3.1% | $2.79 | 84.8% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.06% | $4.96 | 84.9% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.8% | $3.08 | 3,080% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 1.66% | $2.24 | 67.9% |
| SYK Stryker Corp | 0.85% | $3.24 | 41.2% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.62% | $5.4 | 45.9% |
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 1999.
When was JNJ's last dividend?
Johnson & Johnson's last dividend ex-date was on Feb 18, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.24 per share.
How much dividend does Johnson & Johnson pay (per share)?
On an annual basis JNJ pays $4.96 per share.
What is Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Johnson & Johnson is 3.06%.
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 84.9%.
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.