Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.87
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
84.1%
Watch
Dividend Streak
55 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
84.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
55 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$4.87
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout84.1%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout62.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak55 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR5.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return53.7%
5Y Total Return70.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,07910Y ago$27,57420Y ago$54,187
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Johnson & Johnson distributes 84.1% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 62.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JNJ has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 5.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JNJ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 70.8%, with dividends contributing 14.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,574 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$23.68
Avg/Payment$1.1840
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026Latest | $1.3000 | — | 2.11% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $1.3000 | — | 2.49% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $1.3000 | — | 2.88% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $1.3000 | ↑ +4.8% | 3.28% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.2400 | — | 3.20% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $1.2400 | — | 3.18% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $1.2400 | — | 2.98% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | $1.2400 | ↑ +4.2% | 3.18% | Jun 4, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Large diversified branded pharma
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#3 of 5
Safety
Watch
84.1% payout
Streak
55Y
5.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#2 of 4
Annual Dividend History
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $5.14 | 4.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $4.91 | 4.5% | 4 | $5.79 | 84.8% | 1.18x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $4.70 | 5.6% | 4 | $13.72 | 34.3% | 2.92x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $4.45 | 6.2% | 4 | $6.73 | 66.1% | 1.51x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $4.19 | 5.3% | 4 | $7.81 | 53.6% | 1.86x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $3.98 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.51 | 72.2% | 1.38x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $3.75 | 5.9% | 4 | $5.63 | 66.6% | 1.50x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $3.54 | 6.6% | 4 | $5.61 | 63.1% | 1.58x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $3.32 | 5.4% | 4 | $0.47 | 706.4% | 0.14x | 2.1% |
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How much dividend does JNJ pay per share?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is JNJ's next ex-dividend date?
JNJ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JNJ typically pays dividends Annual.
Is JNJ's dividend safe?
JNJ's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +84.1% and FCF payout ratio of +62.0%. With 55 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is JNJ a Dividend King?
Yes, Johnson & Johnson is classified as a Dividend King with 55 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JNJ pay dividends?
Johnson & Johnson pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JNJ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JNJ five years ago would be worth approximately $17,079 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JNJ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JNJ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.