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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$270.94 +1.77 (+0.66%)
Closing price 09/24/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$271.18 +0.24 (+0.09%)
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Johnson & Johnson - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
19

Based on 25 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 25 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for JNJ.

Consensus Price Target

$274.13
1.18% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Johnson & Johnson, the average price target is $274.13. 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 upside of 1.18% from the current price of $270.94.
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.
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JNJ Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$274.13$268.22$256.70$181.40
Forecasted Upside1.18% Upside-0.82% Downside0.81% Upside2.08% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

JNJ Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.
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JNJ Price Targets by Month

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Johnson & Johnson Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJohnson & JohnsonHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.18% Upside731.95% Upside19.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/22/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Michael Yee
Michael Yee
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/10/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $320.00+19.76%
8/6/2026
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
5 of 5 stars
Vamil Divan
Vamil Divan
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $287.00+11.34%
8/3/2026Set Target$280.00+10.00%
8/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2026Boost TargetOverweight$272.00 ➝ $282.00+11.75%
7/29/2026Set Target$300.00+11.74%
7/24/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
7/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$305.00+22.51%
7/16/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$282.00+13.92%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$284.00 ➝ $294.00+18.76%
7/16/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/15/2026Set Target$260.00+5.03%
7/13/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+16.43%
7/13/2026Boost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $287.00+11.96%
7/10/2026Boost TargetNeutral$254.00 ➝ $263.00+2.60%
7/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $298.00+11.47%
5/13/2026UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$265.00+18.07%
4/16/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$237.00 ➝ $246.00+3.65%
4/15/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$234.00 ➝ $255.00+6.19%
4/15/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$250.00 ➝ $260.00+8.68%
4/15/2026 Boost TargetMarket Perform$225.00 ➝ $251.00+4.92%
2/19/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$180.00 ➝ $210.00-14.76%
1/27/2026Set Target$220.00-2.28%
1/5/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $240.00+17.19%
12/11/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/23/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/17/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
4/24/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/16/2024 Reiterated RatingOverweight$215.00 ➝ $215.00+30.70%

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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, September 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Johnson & Johnson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Johnson & Johnson
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Johnson & Johnson:

  • Johnson & Johnson recently demonstrated significant clinical progress in its oncology franchise, with new Phase 3 modeling for the TECVAYLI plus DARZALEX FASPRO combination indicating that approximately 87% of early-line relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients could face mortality risk comparable to the general population, supporting long-term growth potential.
  • The company's neuroscience portfolio is expanding as CAPLYTA delivered statistically significant and rapid symptom improvement in a Phase 3 study of bipolar I mania, which could support broader revenue growth if approved for this additional indication alongside bipolar depression and schizophrenia.
  • Johnson & Johnson is strengthening its immunology pipeline with the FDA approval of ICOTYDE for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, providing a potential successor to declining STELARA sales and expanding its market reach in this therapeutic area.
  • Investors can benefit from the company's consistent dividend payments, as Johnson & Johnson recently paid a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share, representing an annualized yield of approximately 2.0% and a payout ratio of 62.11%, which offers a steady income stream.
  • With the current stock price at $270.94, Johnson & Johnson offers a defensive investment profile characterized by a low beta of 0.24, suggesting lower volatility compared to the broader market, which may appeal to risk-averse investors seeking stability.

Johnson & Johnson
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Johnson & Johnson for these reasons:

  • At a P/E ratio of 31.40, Johnson & Johnson's valuation leaves less room for disappointment, as analysts note that the stock has substantially outperformed peers even though revenue growth has been slower, making investors more sensitive to any execution risks or slowdowns in newer products.
  • Recent insider activity shows a trend of selling, with EVP Timothy Schmid selling 33,597 shares on September 2nd and EVP Elizabeth Forminard selling 15,918 shares on August 6th, indicating that corporate insiders have reduced their ownership stakes in the company.
  • Reports suggest that Johnson & Johnson may divest its DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit, which could introduce uncertainty regarding the company's portfolio strategy and the near-term effects of such a significant structural change on its business operations.
  • Despite strong performance, Johnson & Johnson faces challenges from the erosion of its blockbuster drug STELARA, which could impact revenue growth if newer products do not sufficiently offset the decline in this key therapeutic area.
  • The company's revenue growth has been slower compared to some peers, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 6.6% in the most recent quarter, which may limit its ability to drive significant top-line expansion in a competitive healthcare market.

JNJ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Johnson & Johnson is $274.13, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $210.00.

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson & Johnson in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JNJ shares.

According to analysts, Johnson & Johnson's stock has a predicted upside of 1.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Johnson & Johnson's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Johnson & Johnson analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/22/2026.
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