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Johnson & Johnson Announces Quarterly Dividend for First Quarter 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026 BiopharmaWatch Research 1 min read
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Key Takeaway: Johnson & Johnson has announced a cash dividend of $1.30 per share for the first quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders recorded by February 24, 2026. The announcement underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Price reaction · baseline $206.95 (2025-12-31 close) · hit pre-market · 2 other JNJ headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Johnson & Johnson continues to provide consistent dividends.
  • The declared dividend reflects the company's strong financial health.
  • Shareholders will receive a timely payout in March 2026.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+34%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
1.6%
average across 15 past catalysts
Lead asset
Canagliflozin
Phase 3 · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Full Press Release Details

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2026 of $1.30 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2026. The ex-dividend date is February 24, 2026.

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more athttps://www.jnj.com/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the announced dividend amount for JNJ?

The announced dividend amount for Johnson & Johnson is $1.30 per share.

When will the JNJ dividend be paid?

The JNJ dividend will be paid on March 10, 2026.

What is the ex-dividend date for JNJ?

The ex-dividend date for JNJ is February 24, 2026.

Who will receive the JNJ dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2026, will receive the dividend.

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Last updated: Jan 2, 2026

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Low dilution risk
Lead asset
CanagliflozinPhase 3
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