Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.10
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
46.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
56 years
JNJ Dividend Income Check
Safety
46.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
56 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
JNJ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$5.10
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout68.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak56 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR5.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return75.5%
5Y Total Return71.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,21810Y ago$24,49420Y ago$50,809
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
JNJ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
JNJ Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Johnson & Johnson distributes 46.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 68.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JNJ has raised its dividend for 56 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 5.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JNJ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 71.9%, with dividends contributing 14.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,494 today.
JNJ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$23.96
Avg/Payment$1.1980
Latest Change+3.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026Latest | $1.3400 | ↑ +3.1% | 2.28% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $1.3000 | — | 2.11% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $1.3000 | — | 2.49% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $1.3000 | — | 2.88% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $1.3000 | ↑ +4.8% | 3.28% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.2400 | — | 3.20% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $1.2400 | — | 3.18% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $1.2400 | — | 2.98% | Sep 10, 2024 |
JNJ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
46.2% payout
Streak
56Y
5.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNJJohnson & Johnson | $643.3B | 1.9% | 46.2% | 56 | Sustainable |
 ABTAbbott Laboratories | $166.9B | 2.5% | 63.1% | 43 | Watch |
1st  PFEPfizer Inc. | $136.9B | 7.1% | 1.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | $318.3B | 2.5% | 44.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 LLYEli Lilly and Compan… | $1.2T | 0.5% | 26.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  BMYBristol-Myers Squibb… | $118.4B | 4.3% | 71.5% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  ABBVAbbVie Inc. | $449.9B | 2.6% | 2.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
 NVSNovartis AG | $299.6B | 2.6% | 55.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SYKStryker Corporation | $120.1B | 1.1% | 39.6% | 16 | Sustainable |
JNJ Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.64 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $5.14 | 4.7% | 4 | $11.03 | 46.6% | 2.15x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $4.91 | 4.5% | 4 | $5.79 | 84.8% | 1.18x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $4.70 | 5.6% | 4 | $13.72 | 34.3% | 2.92x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $4.45 | 6.2% | 4 | $6.73 | 66.1% | 1.51x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $4.19 | 5.3% | 4 | $7.81 | 53.6% | 1.86x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $3.98 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.51 | 72.2% | 1.38x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $3.75 | 5.9% | 4 | $5.63 | 66.6% | 1.50x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $3.54 | 6.6% | 4 | $5.61 | 63.1% | 1.58x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $3.32 | 5.4% | 4 | $0.47 | 706.4% | 0.14x | 2.1% |
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JNJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JNJ stock.
How much dividend does JNJ pay per share?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is JNJ's next ex-dividend date?
JNJ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JNJ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is JNJ's dividend safe?
JNJ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.2% and FCF payout ratio of +68.9%. With 56 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is JNJ a Dividend King?
Yes, Johnson & Johnson is classified as a Dividend King with 56 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JNJ pay dividends?
Johnson & Johnson pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JNJ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JNJ five years ago would be worth approximately $16,218 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JNJ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JNJ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.