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$JNJ

Johnson & Johnson

XNYSHealth CarePharmaceutical Preparations

$269.13-1.57%$4.28Prev $273.41LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is JNJ down today? It is at $269.13 (-1.57%), and our scanner flagged it 40 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment JNJ spikes, and full due diligence on JNJ — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$269.13
Change today
-1.57%
Previous close
$273.41
52-week range
$173.33 – $276.47
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$644.33B
Dividend yield
1.96% ($5.36)
Ex-dividend
Aug 25
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
2.41B
SEC · as of 2026-07-17 · 35d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-11
Institutional own.
85.69%
Total held
85.7%
Tradeable float
344.0M
14% of shares · after <1% insiders + 86% institutions
Short interest
25.4M
▼ -7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
7.4%
Days to cover
3.0d
Avg daily volume
8.3M
Next earnings
Oct 13 · in 54d
Classification
Sector
Health Care
Industry
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
0.2x
15mthin
0.2x
1hthin
0.2x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $JNJ down today?

Here is the latest on JNJ from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for JNJ today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystJohnson & Johnson’s Executive Vice President Jennifer Taubert to Retire; Tom Cavanaugh Appointed EVP, Worldwide Chairman Innovative Medicine Effective September, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 18, 2026 · 2 days ago
Why is $JNJ moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy16 analysts
Avg target $283.69(+5% upside)
Range $260 - $305
13 buy3 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$JNJ on Reddit

#147 of 732All posts →
6 mentions412 engagementMore talked about than 80% of discussed tickers

From the trading subreddits (WallStreetBets, r/stocks and more). Retail chatter, not a signal. Do your own research.

Insiders

Insiders selling0 buys, 6 sells last 3 months (1/45 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Taubert Jennifer L
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-15Ksold 7.2%194K$4.0M
at $263.36
Aug 17, 26
Taubert Jennifer L
Officer
Other15Kadded 7.7%209K$1.7M
at $115.67
Aug 17, 26
Duato Joaquin
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-123Ksold 31%276K$32.2M
at $261.00
Aug 13, 26
Duato Joaquin
Officer
Other123Kadded 45%399K$14.3M
at $115.67
Aug 13, 26
Forminard Elizabeth
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-16Ksold 48%17K$4.1M
at $255.93
Aug 6, 26
Forminard Elizabeth
Officer
Other9Kadded 40%33K$1.2M
at $131.94
Aug 6, 26
Duato Joaquin
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-48Ksold 15%276K$12.5M
at $258.06
Aug 5, 26
Broadhurst Vanessa
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-23Ksold 50%23K$5.8M
at $251.27
Jul 20, 26
Broadhurst Vanessa
Officer
Other23Kadded 100%46K$3.0M
at $129.51
Jul 20, 26
Wengel Kathryn E
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-10Ksold 8.0%114K$2.4M
at $241.15
Jun 11, 26
Wengel Kathryn E
Officer
Other10Kadded 8.7%124K$1.2M
at $115.67
Jun 11, 26
Reed John C
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-11Ksold 31%25K$2.5M
at $229.85
May 1, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$JNJ Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish74Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$JNJ Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

News· The Motley Fool· 1d ago Bullish
Warren Buffett Thinks Investors Are "Gambling" and "Playing With Fire" Right Now. But Here Are 3 Safe Stocks Even the Oracle of Omaha Would Like.
Alert· 1d ago 4.3× RVOL
JNJ hit 4.346x RVOL at 9:53 AM ET
at $275.69
Alert· 1d ago 8.6× RVOL
JNJ hit 8.643x RVOL at 8:52 AM ET
at $273.60
Alert· 1d ago +1.19%
$JNJ moved +1.19% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:41 AM ET
at $274.20
Alert· 2d ago +1.6% vs EMA
JNJ 200EMA (5m) Trending · 101 bars · L4 · +1.57% above EMA · slope +0.35%
at $271.01
Alert· 2d ago +0.2% vs EMA
JNJ 50EMA (5m) Trending · 101 bars · L4 · +0.19% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $271.01
Alert· 2d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +0.33% from 200 EMA at 6:37 PM ET
at $270.51
Alert· 2d ago 3.9× RVOL
JNJ hit 3.937x RVOL at 6:37 PM ET
at $270.51
Alert· 2d ago +1.7% vs EMA
JNJ 200EMA (5m) Trending · 95 bars · L3 · +1.71% above EMA · slope +0.35%
at $271.11
Alert· 2d ago +0.3% vs EMA
JNJ 50EMA (5m) Trending · 95 bars · L3 · +0.30% above EMA · slope +0.20%
at $271.11
Alert· 2d ago +0.6% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +0.60% from 200 EMA at 4:12 PM ET
at $271.11
Alert· 2d ago 37.4× RVOL
JNJ hit 37.407x RVOL at 4:12 PM ET
at $271.11
Alert· 2d ago +0.5% vs EMA
JNJ 200EMA (1m) Trending · 226 bars · L5 · +0.46% above EMA · slope +0.11%
at $270.70
Alert· 2d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +0.71% from 200 EMA at 3:51 PM ET
at $271.30
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:51 PM ET
at $271.30
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:10 PM ET
at $270.65
Alert· 2d ago +0.5% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +0.50% from 200 EMA at 2:44 PM ET
at $270.50
Alert· 2d ago 5.6× RVOL
JNJ hit 5.606x RVOL at 2:44 PM ET
at $270.50
Alert· 2d ago +0.8% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +0.77% from 200 EMA at 1:39 PM ET
at $270.54
Alert· 2d ago 2.3× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.258x RVOL at 1:39 PM ET
at $270.54
Alert· 2d ago +1.1% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +1.08% from 200 EMA at 1:05 PM ET
at $270.89
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.000x RVOL at 1:05 PM ET
at $270.89
Alert· 2d ago +1.4% vs EMA
$JNJ near 200 EMA: +1.39% from 200 EMA at 12:13 PM ET
at $270.70
Alert· 2d ago 2.7× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.741x RVOL at 12:13 PM ET
at $270.70
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:47 AM ET
at $271.38
Alert· 2d ago 2.8× RVOL
JNJ hit 2.766x RVOL at 10:15 AM ET
at $269.87
News· The Motley Fool· 6d ago Neutral
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News· The Motley Fool· 7d ago Neutral
Simplify's PINK or iShares' IYH: Which Healthcare ETF Should Long-Term Investors Choose Right Now?
News· The Motley Fool· 9d ago Bullish
The U.S. Labor Market Is Weakening. These 2 Dividend Stocks Look Built to Weather a Recession
News· The Motley Fool· 11d ago Bullish
Johnson & Johnson Has Increased Its Dividend for 64 Consecutive Years. Here's How Much $10,000 Invested in the Dividend King Pays Annually.
News· The Motley Fool· 12d ago Neutral
Competition Is Heating Up, but Here's Why Intuitive Surgical Might Still Be the Smartest Bet in MedTech
News· The Motley Fool· 12d ago Neutral
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News· The Motley Fool· 12d ago Neutral
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JNJ stock FAQ

Why is $JNJ down today?

Here is the latest on JNJ from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for JNJ today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the JNJ stock price today?

JNJ last traded at $269.13, down 1.57% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does JNJ report earnings?

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is next expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, about 54 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does JNJ pay a dividend?

Yes. JNJ currently has a dividend yield of about 1.96% ($5.36 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 25. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live JNJ alerts?

The JNJ Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged JNJ 40 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is JNJ on?

JNJ (Johnson & Johnson) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $644.33B in the PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector.

Is JNJ good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge JNJ for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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