Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Buy, Sell or Hold

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

266.83

+9.05 (3.51%)

as of Oct 22, 2026, 4:11:00 pm Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 29/19, Up 10%) He would stick with this one. When a vaccine comes forward, he expects them to bounce up. His model price is $203 -- over 40% upside.

COMMENT

JNJ vs ABBV? He likes JNJ as a long term winner. It may be too expensive. ABBV was a risky company until they purchased Allergan and diversified their business more. ABBV trades at 8.4 times PE and earnings are expected to grow by 8% and have nice, safe dividend. They are still tethered to Humara, which has a lot of generics being developed. He would favor ABBV, although it is a little riskier than JNJ.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 22/19, Up 9%) He likes the pharma and medical devices areas. He bought when it was suffering from a couple of law suits. They are a minor player in the affected sectors. He likes the healthcare sector.

TOP PICK

It is three different companies: a medical device division; personal care division; and the pharmaceutical division. It continues to execute very well. They are not dependent on their pipeline of drugs. You have a great opportunity to buy a diversified company. There have been some risks on products like talcum powder but they are very good at defending themselves. (Analysts’ price target is $162.10)

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TOP PICK

JNJ aims to produce 600-900 million doses of its pending cure by the end of Q1-2021. The pharma giant has invested over US$1 billion in partnership with Washington to co-fund vaccine research. Phase I trials are intended for September. If all goes right, JNJ plans to produce at least one billion doses annually. I stress the word “pending,” because JNJ's vaccine is still in development and is not a done deal. However, credit JNJ for beginning research back in January this year. The company has identified a leading vaccine candidate and two backups. I sincerely hope they deliver on their promises. Definitely keep an eye on JNJ's progress. Analysts including Brian Acker and Paul Harris have enough faith in JNJ to recommend it as a top pick during this pandemic. JNJ pays a 2.56% dividend and trades at 16.7x earnings. It's a stable stock and has recovered from the late-March market plunge to return to previous high around $150. It's stable and its range of health and personal care products will remain in consistent demand during post-lockdown. Of course, if JNJ develops a vaccine, shares will skyrocket.

BUY

An excellent company and raised its dividend 55 years in a row. It has done a fantastic job and is a diversified healthcare stock. They have benefited from COVD-19. It is one of the better companies. This gets is whole-hearted support right now.

TOP PICK

He would be a buyer here as it has dropped so much from the last time he recommended it. They announced they have something related to COVID-19 vaccination and can start human trials in late September. (Analysts’ price target is $157.85)

TOP PICK

Defensive. One of the largest healthcare companies in the world. Medical devices, pharma, personal care products. Great story. Consistent dividend grower. Talcum litigation issue has been dealt with. Very stable company. Yield is 3.03%. (Analysts’ price target is $159.84)

TOP PICK

It's been sideways for a couple years. This week, it shot down but he believes it will get back out to where it was before. It can definitely break out after recovery. They have more divisions than just pharma, like pet items. (Analysts’ price target is $160.28)

TOP PICK

Model price is $182.97 or 28% upside. He likes the company and thinks it has good upside. (Analysts’ price target is $160.28)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 16/19, Up 2%) A defensive name but durable. You're paid to wait. This applies to his other two past picks today, too.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 19/19, Up 11%) The gains have surprised him. Good. If you're holding long-term, continue to hold. If you're trading this, you can do it now.

BUY

Has long owned this. It's attractively valued in this space. Likes their diversity--pharmaceutical (many new products), medical devices, and consumer products. Litigation overhang (talcum powder lawsuit) is an overhang. JNJ continues to raise their 3% dividend. Has a strong balance sheet. You can start buying it here if you are a long-term investor.

TOP PICK

His model price is $190.40 -- over 30% upside, he believes. He does not expect the talc problem to an issue and creates a great opportunity to buy in. Yield 2.6% (Analysts’ price target is $156.06)

TOP PICK

In an election year, these kind of stocks get beaten, but JNJ is highly diversified in three divisions including personal products and are not merely into drugs which is a target of politicians in a US election year. JNJ has raised its dividend in each of the past 50 years. Trades at a decent 16x earnings. JNJ faces many lawsuits, but they staunchly defend themselves through appeals. (Analysts’ price target is $154.41)

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