Does Johnson & Johnson Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Johnson & Johnson dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays a dividend of $1.34 per share every quarter, $5.36 a year, a 2.10% yield at its share price of $255.56.
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), $1.34 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 24, 2026 and is paid on Dec 8, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 23, 2026.
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has paid a dividend since at least 1970; SmarterDividends' records hold 227 of its dividend payments.
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 3.1% to $1.34 per share, went ex-dividend on May 26, 2026.
- At $5.36 a year per share, 100 shares of JNJ pay $536.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 61% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Johnson & Johnson Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-johnson-and-johnson-pay-dividends
How much does Johnson & Johnson pay?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.34 per share. That is $5.36 per share a year, a 2.10% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $536.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $210.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $1.34 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | $1.34 | +3.1% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $1.30 | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | $1.30 | — |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | $1.30 | — |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $1.30 | +4.8% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | $1.24 | — |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | $1.24 | — |
When does Johnson & Johnson pay dividends?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 24, 2026 and is paid on Dec 8, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The JNJ ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Johnson & Johnson's dividend history
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has paid a dividend since at least 1970, and SmarterDividends' records hold 227 payments. It has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 3.1%, went ex-dividend on May 26, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full JNJ dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Johnson & Johnson pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays a dividend of $1.34 per share every quarter, $5.36 a year, a 2.10% yield at its share price of $255.56.
How much is Johnson & Johnson's dividend?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays $1.34 per share each payment, $5.36 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.28 per share in total.
How often does Johnson & Johnson pay dividends?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Johnson & Johnson's next dividend?
The next dividend from Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), $1.34 per share, goes ex-dividend on Nov 24, 2026 and is paid on Dec 8, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Nov 23, 2026.
What is Johnson & Johnson's dividend yield?
2.10% as of Oct 19, 2026: $5.36 a year in dividends divided by the $255.56 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of JNJ pay?
About $536.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $134.00, at Johnson & Johnson's current dividend rate.
Has Johnson & Johnson ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Johnson & Johnson's dividend since 1970. It has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years.
How long has Johnson & Johnson paid dividends?
Since at least 1970, the start of Johnson & Johnson's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 227 payments.
When do I need to buy JNJ to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Nov 23, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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