JNJ Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). Pre-filled with JNJ’s current yield of about 2.03% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
JNJ dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
JNJ dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with JNJ’s current yield of about 2.03%. See the income an amount of Johnson & Johnson would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
JNJ dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. J&J pays in March, June, September and December. Each raise starts with the June payment.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Aug 25, 2026 | $3.98 | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $5.14 | +4.7% | 4 |
| 2024 | $4.91 | +4.5% | 4 |
| 2023 | $4.70 | +5.6% | 4 |
| 2022 | $4.45 | +6.2% | 4 |
| 2021 | $4.19 | +5.3% | 4 |
| 2020 | $3.98 | +6.1% | 4 |
| 2019 | $3.75 | +5.9% | 4 |
| 2018 | $3.54 | +6.6% | 4 |
| 2017 | $3.32 | +5.4% | 4 |
| 2016 | $3.15 | +6.8% | 4 |
| 2015 | $2.95 | — | 4 |
JNJ dividend 2026: the 64th raise in a row
On April 14, 2026, Johnson & Johnson raised its quarterly dividend 3.1%, from $1.30 to $1.34 a share. The company called it the 64th year in a row with an increase. At the new rate the dividend is $5.36 a year, up from $5.20.
Through August, three 2026 payments added up to $3.98 per share. On October 13, 2026, J&J declared the fourth one at $1.34. Its ex-dividend date is November 24 and its pay date is December 8. That makes $5.32 for 2026.
Johnson & Johnson dividend history
J&J paid $2.95 per share in 2015 and $5.14 in 2025, about 5.7% more each year. The raises have been steady, not big. 2025 came in 4.7% above 2024. No year in the table paid less than the one before.
Is J&J a Dividend King?
Yes. A Dividend King has raised its dividend for 50 years or more in a row. J&J’s 2026 raise was its 64th. It is also in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, which needs 25 years.
How often does JNJ pay a dividend?
Four times a year. In 2026, J&J went ex-dividend on February 24, May 26 and August 25, and paid on March 10, June 9 and September 8. The ex-dividend date and the record date are the same day.
The December 2026 payment has an ex-dividend date of November 24, 2026 and a pay date of December 8.
J&J dividend payout ratio
In 2025, J&J paid $5.14 per share in dividends. Its reported earnings were $11.03 a share, and its adjusted earnings were $10.79. So the dividend took about 47% to 48% of profit. J&J also reported free cash flow of about $19.7 billion for the year.
JNJ dividend yield
On Oct 13, 2026, JNJ yielded about 2.03%: $5.28 paid per share over the past year, with the stock near $260.10. Using the current $5.36 annual rate instead, it comes to about 2.06%.
JNJ vs PFE dividend
Pfizer is the usual comparison. On Oct 13, 2026, Pfizer yielded about 6.06% against 2.03% for J&J. The gap is in growth. J&J raised its dividend in 2026. Pfizer kept its $0.43 rate.
What J&J pays on 100 shares
With the dividend at $1.34, 100 JNJ shares collect $134 per quarter and $536 per year. A $1,000 monthly income needs 2,239 shares, which is roughly $582,361 near $260.10 a share.
The 51 J&J payments since 2014 are the same in dividendhistory.org and digrin.com, and stockanalysis.com agrees on the newest 20. Raises and dates come from J&J’s own releases. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Sources: Johnson & Johnson — 64th consecutive year of dividend increase (Apr 14, 2026); Johnson & Johnson — fourth-quarter 2026 dividend (Oct 13, 2026); SEC — J&J fourth-quarter 2025 results (Jan 21, 2026); dividendhistory.org — JNJ payouts; digrin.com — JNJ dividends. Not financial advice.
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JNJ dividend snapshot
Raised over recent paymentsAs of Oct 13, 2026, JNJ yields about 2.03%, having distributed $5.28 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $1.34 per share, which went ex-dividend on Aug 25, 2026 and paid on Sep 8, 2026.
Over the payments shown, JNJ has raised its quarterly dividend from $1.30 to $1.34 per share — an increase of about 3%.
Based on JNJ’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About JNJ
Johnson & Johnson is a healthcare Dividend King with more than 60 straight years of increases. Its diversified pharmaceutical and medical-device businesses make it a classic defensive dividend-growth holding.
JNJ is a dividend-king stock from Johnson & Johnson that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for JNJ: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the JNJ calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with JNJ’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-king stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
JNJ dividend FAQ
- How much is the JNJ dividend per share?
- J&J pays $1.34 a share every quarter, starting with the June 2026 payment. That is $5.36 a year, against $5.14 paid in 2025.
- When is the next JNJ dividend?
- The fourth-quarter 2026 dividend of $1.34 has an ex-dividend date of November 24, 2026 and a pay date of December 8, 2026.
- How many years has J&J raised its dividend?
- 64 years in a row, counting the April 2026 increase, according to the company.
- How does this JNJ dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with JNJ's current yield (about 2.03% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for JNJ?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, JNJ's dividend yield was about 2.03% ($5.28 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does JNJ pay dividends, and when?
- Johnson & Johnson pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $1.34 per share, ex-dividend Aug 25, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the JNJ projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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