Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target $276.07 +0.87 (+0.32%) As of 11:59 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Johnson & Johnson - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 26 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold8Buy18 Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Johnson & Johnson in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for JNJ. Consensus Price Target $275.92-0.05% Downside According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Johnson & Johnson, the average price target is $275.92. The highest price target for JNJ is $320.00, while the lowest price target for JNJ is $210.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.05% from the current price of $276.07. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Get the Latest News and Ratings for JNJ and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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JNJ Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/30/25 to 10/30/261 Month Ago9/30/25 to 9/30/263 Months Ago8/1/25 to 8/1/261 Year Ago10/30/24 to 10/30/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy17 Buy rating(s)18 Buy rating(s)18 Buy rating(s)14 Buy rating(s)Hold8 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$275.92$275.87$266.39$199.05Forecasted Upside-0.05% Downside3.93% Upside3.85% Upside5.29% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy JNJ Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History JNJ Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Johnson & Johnson Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeJohnson & JohnsonHealthcare CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.73 2.33 2.52Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside0.27% Upside107.11% Upside15.06% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent JNJ NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/30/2024 - 10/30/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/23/2026 Weiss Ratings2 of 5 stars DowngradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B-)10/21/2026 Johnson Rice2 of 5 starsIlya ZubkovNot RatedDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold10/21/2026 Erste Group Bank5 of 5 stars DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold10/20/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Set Target$300.00+15.64%10/20/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsMichael NedelcovychSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsReiterated RatingBuy10/16/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsLawrence BiegelsenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsBoost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $287.00+12.41%10/15/2026 Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsLee HambrightSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsSet Target$270.00+4.66%10/15/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsTerence FlynnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetOverweight$294.00 ➝ $292.00+14.11%10/14/2026 Leerink PartnersSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsDavid RisingerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetOutperform$276.00 ➝ $272.00+8.20%10/14/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsMichael YeeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsSet Target$270.00+8.48%Don't lose access to this (Ad)Ian Cooper is giving away his guide, The Simple Path To Success With Options, before it moves behind a paywall. 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This page was last refreshed on Friday at 11:59 AM ET. Should I Buy Johnson & Johnson Stock? JNJ Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Johnson & Johnson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Johnson & Johnson Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Johnson & Johnson: Johnson & Johnson recently reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.59, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.53, while revenue of $25.40 billion rose 5.9% year over year, demonstrating strong fundamental performance that supports the current stock price of $275.17. The company presented a record 26 abstracts at the 2026 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference, adding to more than two decades of data on the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of its Impella heart pumps, which reinforces the competitive positioning of its MedTech portfolio. Johnson & Johnson is seeing rapid uptake of its oral plaque psoriasis therapy Icotyde in U.S. dermatology practices, with independent physician research indicating that prescriptions are building momentum and gaining share within the oral advanced therapy segment, potentially delaying the initiation of higher-cost biologic drugs. Broader strength among large pharmaceutical companies is helping sector sentiment, with peers like Merck and Eli Lilly posting strong results, which places Johnson & Johnson among several major healthcare names attracting significant investor interest and capital flows. The company maintains a stable dividend profile, having recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share to be paid on December 8th, representing an annualized yield of approximately 1.9% that provides income stability for investors. Johnson & Johnson Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Johnson & Johnson for these reasons: Pomerantz LLP is currently investigating claims on behalf of Johnson & Johnson investors, and while this does not establish wrongdoing, the renewed litigation attention may increase headline risk and investor uncertainty regarding the company's legal exposure. Johnson & Johnson trades at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 41.69, and analysts are questioning whether the recent gains adequately reflect future cash-flow growth, noting that potential earnings pressure in 2027 could limit further upside. Insiders have sold 64,515 shares of company stock worth approximately $17.27 million over the last 90 days, including recent sales by EVPs Jennifer Taubert and Elizabeth Forminard, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership at current price levels. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 81.21%, which is relatively high and may limit the flexibility of management to reinvest in growth initiatives or absorb potential earnings shocks in the future. Short interest data shows that while the percentage of float shorted is low at approximately 0.70%, the absolute number of shares shorted remains significant at over 16.7 million, indicating that a portion of the market is still betting against the stock's performance. JNJ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Johnson & Johnson's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Johnson & Johnson is $275.92, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $210.00. Should I buy or sell Johnson & Johnson stock right now? 26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson & Johnson in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JNJ shares. Does Johnson & Johnson's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Johnson & Johnson's stock has a predicted downside of -0.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Johnson & Johnson been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Johnson & Johnson's stock had 3 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Johnson & Johnson? Johnson & Johnson has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Erste Group Bank, Evercore, Guggenheim, HSBC, Johnson Rice, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Johnson & Johnson more than its competitors? Analysts like Johnson & Johnson more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Johnson & Johnson is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how JNJ compares to other companies. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies Moderna Stock Forecast Novavax Stock Forecast AbbVie Stock Forecast Astrazeneca Stock Forecast Berkshire Hathaway Stock Forecast Eli Lilly and Company Stock Forecast Merck & Co., Inc. 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