Catalyst Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,398 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $496,000.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. bought a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. DecisionPoint Financial LLC raised its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 104.2% in the 4th quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 147 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Family CFO Inc purchased a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 49.0% during the fourth quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the period. 69.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Johnson & Johnson news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares in the company, valued at $27,560,551.20. This represents a 8.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.
Key Johnson & Johnson News
- Positive Sentiment: Johnson & Johnson announced plans to invest over $1 billion in a Florida contact lens manufacturing facility, a sign of continued capital investment and operational expansion. Johnson & Johnson to Invest Over $1 Billion in Florida Contact Lens Manufacturing Facility
- Positive Sentiment: J&J reported Phase 3 results showing TALVEY plus DARZALEX FASPRO improved outcomes in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, reinforcing confidence in its oncology pipeline and potential future sales. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Reports Phase 3 Myeloma Win For TALVEY Combination
- Neutral Sentiment: J&J was included in a roundup of top research reports, but the item did not provide a specific rating change or new catalyst likely to move the shares. Top Research Reports for Alphabet, Broadcom & Johnson & Johnson
- Neutral Sentiment: Multiple dividend-focused and investor-interest articles highlighted J&J’s reputation as a dividend stalwart and a widely watched healthcare stock, but these were largely commentary pieces rather than fresh fundamental news. Stocks With 50 Years of Dividend Hikes
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the positive business updates, J&J’s stock has recently slipped as investors rotated away from the shares and the market traded higher, suggesting sentiment remains somewhat cautious. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
Johnson & Johnson Trading Down 2.5%
Shares of JNJ stock opened at $228.37 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.03. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $230.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $228.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $549.73 billion, a PE ratio of 26.40, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.26. Johnson & Johnson has a 52-week low of $149.04 and a 52-week high of $251.71.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 14th. The company reported $2.70 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.68 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $24.06 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.60 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.60% and a net margin of 21.83%.The business’s revenue was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.450-11.650 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Johnson & Johnson Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 9th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 26th were issued a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 26th. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. This is a boost from Johnson & Johnson’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is presently 61.97%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts have commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $265.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. TD Cowen started coverage on Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. They set a “buy” rating and a $250.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $283.00 price objective on Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $240.00 to $263.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Leerink Partners upgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $253.04.
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Johnson & Johnson Company Profile
Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.
The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.
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