JNJ Dividend History & Yield
Johnson & Johnson · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 (in 77 days) | Dec 8, 2026 | $1.34 | $134.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 (in 168 days) | Mar 9, 2027 | $1.34 | $134.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $1.34 | $134.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2027 (in 350 days) | Sep 7, 2027 | $1.34 | $134.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JNJ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much JNJ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 224 | $60,263 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,120 | $301,315 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,239 | $602,631 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.99%. $10,000 in JNJ would currently pay about $199 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JNJ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | — | $1.34 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2026 | — | $1.34 | +3.1% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | — | $1.30 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $1.30 | +4.8% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | — | $1.24 | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | — | $1.24 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | — | $1.24 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2024 | — | $1.24 | +4.2% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | — | $1.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | — | $1.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | — | $1.19 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2023 | — | $1.19 | +5.3% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | — | $1.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | — | $1.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | — | $1.13 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2022 | — | $1.13 | +6.6% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | — | $1.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | — | $1.06 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2021 | — | $1.06 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2021 | — | $1.06 | +5.0% |
| Feb 22, 2021 | — | $1.01 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | — | $1.01 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
JNJ scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of a range of products in the healthcare field worldwide. It operates in two segments, Innovative Medicine and MedTech. The Innovative Medicine segment offers products for various therapeutic areas, such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, pulmonary hypertension, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular and metabolism distributed through retailers, wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, and healthcare professionals for prescription use.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General. First dividend on our records: Feb 13, 1962. 259 payments tracked.
JNJ dividend FAQ
When is JNJ's next ex-dividend date?
JNJ's next ex-dividend date is Nov 24, 2026 (in 77 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.34 per share, expected on Dec 8, 2026.
How often does JNJ pay dividends?
JNJ pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.34 per share with an ex-date of Aug 25, 2026.
What is JNJ's dividend yield?
JNJ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.96%, based on $5.28 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $269.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.36 per share, is 1.99%.
How much does JNJ pay per share?
JNJ pays about $1.34 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $5.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $536.00 a year.
Has JNJ grown or cut its dividend?
JNJ has raised its annual dividend for 50 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.0% a year (+3.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of JNJ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.99%, you would need about 224 shares of JNJ (roughly $60,263 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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