Bullish
Johnson & Johnson's stock rises 1.2% to $259.27 after strong Q2 earnings and dividend announcement.
Johnson & Johnson's stock price increased by 1.2% to $259.27 following the release of its second-quarter 2026 earnings report, which exceeded expectations. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share, marking the 64th consecutive year of dividend increases.
Key points
- Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) of $2.27 and adjusted EPS of $2.90, with reported sales growth of 6.6% to $25.3 billion.
- Declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share, payable on September 8, 2026.
- Arvest Bank Trust Division reduced its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 20.7%, selling 15,867 shares.
- Westpac Banking Corp increased its position in Johnson & Johnson by 36.2%, purchasing 11,510 additional shares.
Sources
- Johnson & Johnson Announces Quarterly Dividend for Third Quarter 2026Nasdaq · July 15, 2026
- Johnson & Johnson Reports Q2 2026 Results, Raises 2026 OutlookJohnson & Johnson · July 15, 2026
- Arvest Bank Trust Division Sells 15,867 Shares of Johnson & Johnson $JNJMarketBeat · July 23, 2026
- Westpac Banking Corp Grows Position in Johnson & Johnson $JNJMarketBeat · July 23, 2026
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