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232.16

-0.61 (0.26%)

as of Jun 8, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 8, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has been experiencing a transformative period, especially following the spinoff of its orthopedics division, allowing it to focus more on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Experts have highlighted the company's strong drug pipeline and robust performance in its core pharmaceutical business, which has led to a significant increase in stock value this year. Despite some concerns regarding ongoing talcum powder litigation and its past underwhelming performance, many analysts believe the legal risks are diminishing. The stock is seen as a better long-term hold, with potential dividend growth, especially amidst a broader economic context affecting consumer products. Overall, JNJ is viewed as an attractive investment, particularly when bought on weakness, with the valuation appearing favorable due to its premium position in the healthcare sector.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Fair Value

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TOP PICK

The drug space all have huge upsides. He has owned it for quite some time. Model rice is $185.42 which is a 33% upside. There is a lot of value here. (Analysts’ price target is $150.39)

DON'T BUY

JNJ vs PG He'd choose PG. JNJ has lawsuits still hanging around. Since mid-summer of 2018, JNJ has underperformed PG. Watch out for valuations. PG is trading at 24x, with a 7% growth rate. PG is the largest consumer name out there and will continue to grow.

TOP PICK

It's spent time building a base and is ready to move higher. Yes, headline news is a risk. He believes it will move higher. (Analysts’ price target is $150.39)

COMMENT

High opinion of the company. Will be able to work through legal troubles. One-stop shop with pharma, consumer. Good brand names that will weather the storm. Earnings powerhouse. Good dividend. Short-term bumpiness, but well managed. Yield is 2.9%.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The pharma sector. Any picks? Pharma's problem is the US election cycle when candidates always bash big pharma. But these stocks are not expensive now, like JNJ which boasts 3 divisions (consumer, medical devices and pharma); and Novo Nordisk, which offers a diabetes pill and obesity pill. Buy a small position now as well as when they pull back during the election campaign, and certainly after the election. NVO increases its dividend perennially. The Dems and Republicans are equally critical of pharma.

DON'T BUY

Wouldn't be a buyer at almost any price. Too much of an unknown with asbestos in talc, opioids, etc. Operationally, doing fine. But unknown legal liabilities in front of them, which often lead to a contraction of valuation.

TOP PICK

$170 is his model price, meaning 30% upside. Due to the asbestos lawsuit, this is now a good opportunity. Pays a good dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $148.84)

COMMENT

She's done very well with it. Litigation about opiates is the overhang, and just got a negative ruling on their anti-psychotic drug. Their drugs are doing well, but there are a lot of negative headlines. They may continue selling off troublesome drugs. They remain very profitable but also volatile.

TOP PICK

Heath care stocks have not been in favour. JNJ-N has been in the penalty box with the opioid lawsuits. They only had 1% of the sales in this, however. (Analysts’ price target is $148.53)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The talcum and now opiod crisis will continue to cause them to pay out until the regulators are satisfied. He would be a buyer on weakness.

DON'T BUY

The talcum power and opioid issues are being worked out. If you extrapolate what could come from other states, it could become a real issue. There was knowledge on the talcum issue for years. He would stay away from this.

DON'T BUY

There is a ruling on Monday. This is a great reason not to buy it. Some people think you should not sell it even if you would not buy it if you held it. He would stay clear of it. There is one law suit after another.

BUY

Really a healthcare conglomerate that has medtech and health devices. They also have medical and household products. They are currently trading at a lower multiple, due to the sector being under pressure from legislation. They also have the baby powder lawsuit, which shouldn't be too much of a problem, but the stock price takes a hit when news comes out.

DON'T BUY

The PFE-N non-patent drugs will be dilutive for earnings in the short term. She prefers either JNJ-N or ABT-N

TOP PICK

He loves the healthcare space. His model price is over $179. Yield 2.85%

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