Johnson & Johnson Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Johnson & Johnson has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.8%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings growing at 9.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.6% per year. Johnson & Johnson's return on equity is 25.9%, and it has net margins of 21.8%.
Key information
6.82%
Earnings growth rate
9.54%
EPS growth rate
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth | 5.95% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.65% |
| Return on equity | 25.92% |
| Net Margin | 21.83% |
| Next Earnings Update | 15 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Jun 21
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Could Be 7.3% Undervalued Based On Its Pharma And MedTech Focus
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is back in focus after recent share price weakness, with the stock down 2% over the past month and about 3% over the past 3 months, prompting fresh interest in its valuation. See our latest analysis for Johnson & Johnson. Despite the recent share price weakness over the past week and quarter, Johnson & Johnson’s year to date share price return of 10.15% and 1 year total shareholder return of 56.28% point to momentum that has been positive overall. If this kind of move...
Narrative Update • Jun 19
JNJ: Future Drug Cycle And Dividend Strength Will Balance Policy And Legal Risks
Analysts have raised the Johnson & Johnson price target to $265 from $252, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s new drug momentum and product cycle, while also considering ongoing policy and partnership risks highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Johnson & Johnson highlights a mix of enthusiasm about the company’s new drug pipeline and product cycle, alongside fresh policy questions and selected partnership headwinds that investors should factor into expectations for execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Jun 04
JNJ: Future Drug Cycle Momentum Is Expected To Drive Returns
Analysts have nudged their price targets for Johnson & Johnson higher, with recent revisions clustering in the mid to high $260s and up to $280, as they point to strong new drug momentum and product cycle strength as key drivers supporting slightly higher revenue growth expectations and a rich future P/E framework. Analyst Commentary Recent research remains broadly constructive on Johnson & Johnson, with several bullish analysts citing product cycle momentum, new drug contributions, and a supportive P/E setup.Seeking Alpha • May 23
Johnson & Johnson: A Dividend King, But Priced Appropriately, Big Conference Slate
Summary Johnson & Johnson is rated Hold, trading near intrinsic value with limited upside based on a 20x multiple and $12 normalized EPS. Q1 results showed 10% sales growth and a $450M revenue beat, with management raising FY 2026 guidance and extending the dividend growth streak to 64 years. JNJ faces headwinds from biosimilar and generic competition, MedTech challenges, and commercial sluggishness, but maintains strong FCF yield and a robust product pipeline. Technicals are mixed but lean bullish, with $235 as near-term resistance and investors advised to monitor upcoming conference commentary and sector momentum. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 14
JNJ: Future Drug Cycle And Legal Outcomes Are Expected To Shape Returns
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Johnson & Johnson slightly higher to about $253, citing stronger momentum from new drugs like Icotyde and Inlexzo, along with increased confidence in the pipeline highlighted in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Johnson & Johnson clusters around the same core themes you are seeing in price target moves, with most commentary tied to execution on new products, confidence in the pipeline, and how the company is positioned within healthcare more broadly.Narrative Update • Apr 24
JNJ: Fair Outlook Balances Healthcare Demand With Legal And Portfolio Reshaping Risks
The analyst price target for Johnson & Johnson has been raised by about $11 to $252.42. Analysts point to stronger modeled revenue growth, higher projected profit margins, and a slightly richer future P/E multiple as key drivers of the update.Narrative Update • Apr 09
JNJ: Fair Outlook Sees Healthcare Demand And Legal Outcomes Shape Resilience
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to the fair value estimate for Johnson & Johnson, supported by a series of recent price target increases that reflect their updated views on the product pipeline, medical technology trends, and the broader appeal of healthcare stocks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Johnson & Johnson show a cluster of higher price targets and fresh coverage that investors are watching closely.Narrative Update • Mar 25
JNJ: Fair Outlook Balances Legal Overhang With Core Healthcare Resilience
Analysts lifted the Johnson & Johnson fair value estimate by about $3.79 to $241.08, citing higher assumed revenue growth, slightly adjusted profit margin expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple supported by recent upward price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Johnson & Johnson has leaned more constructive, with a series of higher price targets clustered above the latest fair value estimate.
New Narrative • Mar 18
Oncology Reliance And MedTech Execution Will Threaten Long Term Earnings Stability
Catalysts About Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson is a global health care company focused on pharmaceuticals and medical technology across Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Surgery and Vision. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Mar 11
JNJ: Pharma Pipeline Momentum Balanced By Talc And Orthopedics Uncertainty
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Johnson & Johnson higher by about $5 per share, reflecting updated views on the company’s pharmaceutical pipeline, including stronger expectations around Tremfya and other near term therapies such as Tecvayli, Inlexzo and Darzalex treatment duration. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Johnson & Johnson has centered on how the pharma pipeline feeds into valuation, with analysts updating targets around specific products rather than broad macro calls.Narrative Update • Feb 25
JNJ: Oncology Pipeline Sale Plans And Talc Cases Will Shape Future Risk
The analyst price target for Johnson & Johnson has been raised by $1 to $232.50, as analysts factor in slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a modest adjustment to profit margin assumptions, and an updated future P/E of 25.94 following a series of recent target increases and an upgrade from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Johnson & Johnson has leaned positive, with several firms lifting price targets and one issuing an upgrade, while a smaller group of voices remains more cautious on how much upside is already reflected in the valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 10
JNJ: Oncology Pipeline And Talc Litigation Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Analysts have lifted their Johnson & Johnson fair value estimate by about US$7 to roughly US$231, reflecting research that points to slightly higher assumed revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple following a series of recent price target increases and an upgrade from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Johnson & Johnson has leaned more positive, with several firms adjusting price targets higher and one new initiation that frames the shares as a preferred large cap pharmaceutical name.Narrative Update • Jan 27
JNJ: Oncology Pipeline And Talc Litigation Will Shape Future Balanced Risk Reward
Analysts have raised their Johnson & Johnson fair value estimate by about US$13 to roughly US$224. This reflects slightly higher modeled revenue growth, a marginally higher future P/E, and supportive Street research that includes multiple recent price target increases from major firms across the sector.
New Narrative • Jan 25
Broad MedTech And Complex Therapy Platforms Will Define A Stronger Future Trajectory
Catalysts About Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson is a global health care company that develops and sells pharmaceuticals and medical devices across Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Surgery and Vision. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 09
JNJ: Ortho Separation And Talc Risks Will Shape Balanced Forward Risk Reward
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Johnson & Johnson slightly higher to about US$211 per share, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability, and future P/E assumptions informed by recent price target increases and supportive research commentary on the company's pipeline and planned ortho separation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Johnson & Johnson points to a mix of optimism around the pipeline, margin profile, and planned ortho separation, alongside ongoing attention to litigation and product risk.Narrative Update • Dec 19
JNJ Future Portfolio Separation And Litigation Resolution Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook
Analysts have raised their average price target on Johnson & Johnson by about $7 to roughly $209, reflecting slightly faster expected revenue growth, a modestly higher future earnings multiple, and confidence that portfolio reshaping and pipeline execution can offset near term margin pressure. Analyst Commentary Street research on Johnson & Johnson has turned incrementally more constructive, with multiple firms lifting price targets in response to stronger fundamentals and portfolio actions that are viewed as supportive of a faster growth profile.Narrative Update • Dec 05
JNJ: Future Reorganization And Litigation Outcomes Will Shape Risk Reward Balance
The analyst price target for Johnson & Johnson has been nudged higher, with fair value rising from approximately $200.82 to $202.54 per share, as analysts highlight slightly stronger long term revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple supported by an improving innovation pipeline and portfolio reshaping efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a broadly constructive stance on Johnson & Johnson, with a growing number of firms highlighting improving fundamentals, a stronger growth profile, and a more compelling risk reward setup following the latest results and guidance.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Johnson & Johnson makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 26 | 96,362 | 21,040 | 24,003 | 14,967 |
| 28 Dec 25 | 94,193 | 26,804 | 23,130 | 14,665 |
| 28 Sep 25 | 92,149 | 25,119 | 22,742 | 15,711 |
| 29 Jun 25 | 90,627 | 22,661 | 22,211 | 16,991 |
| 30 Mar 25 | 89,331 | 21,810 | 21,906 | 16,915 |
| 29 Dec 24 | 88,821 | 14,066 | 21,952 | 17,232 |
| 29 Sep 24 | 87,696 | 14,767 | 21,290 | 16,414 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 86,576 | 16,382 | 21,050 | 14,909 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 85,648 | 17,072 | 20,640 | 15,172 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 85,159 | 13,326 | 20,166 | 15,085 |
| 01 Oct 23 | 83,703 | 12,421 | 19,648 | 14,315 |
| 02 Jul 23 | 82,348 | 12,422 | 19,323 | 14,353 |
| 02 Apr 23 | 77,458 | 10,730 | 17,993 | 14,128 |
| 01 Jan 23 | 79,990 | 16,370 | 19,078 | 14,135 |
| 02 Oct 22 | 84,855 | 17,879 | 21,037 | 15,145 |
| 03 Jul 22 | 88,197 | 17,236 | 22,197 | 15,082 |
| 03 Apr 22 | 94,880 | 19,830 | 24,430 | 14,998 |
| 02 Jan 22 | 78,740 | 17,801 | 19,506 | 14,277 |
| 03 Oct 21 | 91,446 | 17,880 | 23,364 | 14,026 |
| 04 Jul 21 | 89,190 | 17,767 | 22,852 | 13,444 |
| 04 Apr 21 | 84,214 | 15,115 | 21,817 | 12,757 |
| 03 Jan 21 | 82,584 | 14,714 | 21,731 | 12,159 |
| 27 Sep 20 | 80,856 | 16,986 | 21,681 | 11,359 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 80,503 | 15,185 | 21,625 | 11,118 |
| 29 Mar 20 | 82,729 | 17,166 | 22,185 | 11,077 |
| 29 Dec 19 | 82,059 | 15,119 | 21,885 | 11,355 |
| 29 Sep 19 | 81,706 | 14,151 | 21,957 | 11,347 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 81,325 | 16,332 | 22,191 | 11,256 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 81,593 | 14,679 | 22,437 | 11,229 |
| 30 Dec 18 | 81,581 | 15,297 | 22,540 | 10,775 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 81,382 | 1,542 | 22,454 | 11,194 |
| 01 Jul 18 | 80,684 | 1,372 | 22,300 | 11,271 |
| 01 Apr 18 | 78,693 | 1,245 | 21,758 | 10,928 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 76,450 | 1,300 | 21,520 | 10,594 |
| 01 Oct 17 | 74,361 | 15,827 | 20,600 | 9,591 |
| 02 Jul 17 | 72,531 | 16,335 | 20,012 | 9,184 |
| 02 Apr 17 | 72,174 | 16,505 | 20,020 | 9,152 |
| 01 Jan 17 | 71,890 | 16,540 | 19,793 | 9,143 |
| 02 Oct 16 | 71,595 | 15,941 | 20,527 | 9,319 |
| 03 Jul 16 | 70,877 | 15,027 | 20,836 | 9,295 |
| 03 Apr 16 | 70,182 | 15,546 | 21,044 | 9,160 |
| 03 Jan 16 | 70,074 | 15,409 | 21,203 | 9,046 |
| 27 Sep 15 | 70,517 | 14,715 | 21,134 | 8,817 |
| 28 Jun 15 | 71,882 | 16,106 | 21,521 | 8,686 |
Quality Earnings: JNJ has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: JNJ's current net profit margins (21.8%) are lower than last year (24.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: JNJ's earnings have grown by 6.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: JNJ's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: JNJ had negative earnings growth (-3.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Pharmaceuticals industry average (-4.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: JNJ's Return on Equity (25.9%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/23 15:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Johnson & Johnson is covered by 53 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Toung | Argus Research Company |
| Matthew Miksic | Barclays |
| Lee Hambright | Bernstein |