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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is viewed largely favorably among analysts despite ongoing challenges, notably the talcum powder litigation, which many believe could soon be resolved, leading to a potential rebound in stock performance. The company has a strong presence in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors following a recent spinoff, and it boasts a pristine balance sheet with a history of dividend increases. Analysts highlight the attractive valuation, with a price-to-earnings ratio in the low 14s, bolstered by a solid dividend yield around 3.3%. Social media buzz surrounding the company has surged, reflecting increased interest, and many experts suggest that now may be a good time to buy given its relatively low price and stable financials. The consensus is that, while the stock has faced some pressures, it presents a compelling opportunity for long-term investors willing to ride out current volatility.

Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Undervalued
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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for almost 140 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. Social media mentions are up 18% in the past 24h.

WATCH

It reports Tuesday when we should get a legal update about those suing JNJ for cancer allegedly being in their talcum powder.  It's been stuck in a range forever, though not in a perpetual downturn like other pharma. This could turn around on any big news on any new drug.

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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 17/24, Up 0%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with JNJ has triggered its stop at $146.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.

TOP PICK

After spinoff, now just pharma and medical technologies/devices. One of 2 AAA-rated US companies (the other is MSFT). Pristine balance sheet forever. Divvy increases for 62 consecutive years, all from free cashflow. Crazy-cheap valuation of 14-15x PE, partly due to ongoing talc litigation. Yield is 3.34%.

Recent press release was like none other. Company stated talc litigation based on fake science; if the other side won't settle, JNJ will litigate each and every case separately. He suspects this is a ploy to force a settlement. Expects it to be over by year's end.

(Analysts’ price target is $170.36)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 17/24, Up 7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with JNJ is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $133) to $146 at this time.  

WEAK BUY

It reports Wednesday. They're still dealing with the talcum power lawsuit and a new acquisition for $14 billion which hurt JNJ's pristine credit rating. The market has turned against this sector, but he feels you reinvest their juicy dividend.

DON'T BUY

Is a hodge-podge of consumer products, some medical business and an also-ran in businesses like hips and knees. This has always traded at a premium for being a well-run consumer package company that money managers can't get fired for owning. It's so big that it needs to be broken up.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 09/24, Up 0.2%)

You can own, collect the dividend and in coming years will likely be higher. This is mixed in with current worries over healthcare stocks, but this will pass. JNJ has stable earnings and cash flow. Happy to hold on.

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Johnson & Johnson is a holding company, which engages in the research and development, manufacture and sale of products in the health care field. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Health, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices. The Consumer Health segment includes products used in the baby care, oral care, beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, women's health, and wound care markets. The Pharmaceutical segment focuses on therapeutic areas, such as immunology, infectious diseases, neuroscience, oncology, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiovascular & metabolic diseases. Social media mentions are up 250% in the past 24h.

RISKY

JNJ hasn't been this cheap in many years, pays a 3.5% yield and boasts a super balance sheet. The sector is unloved, though. If you can handle the pain, you can get some gain.

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

The consumer product monster has increased debt lately, but analysts feel comfortable with the low debt to earnings ratio.  This is allowing the company to continue growing cash reserves.  It trades at 24x earnings and supports a 20% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $133 looking to achieve $174 -- upside potential of 19%.  Yield 3.3%

(Analysts’ price target is $174.28)
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Pays a 3.3% yield and has great drugs. Even with the talcum powder litigation, he'd buy it here.

Unspecified

It doesn't grow quickly, has a modest dividend and is diversified.

HOLD

Concerns in pharmaceutical segment, as one particular drug facing patent cliff next year. Talc litigation still an overhang; once done, can focus on turning around core operations. Diversified, likes the pipeline. You can afford to be patient.

BUY

It is in the medical devices and pharma spaces and has spun off the consumer care division. The overhang is the talcum powder litigation. He hopes it will be settled before too long and then investors can concentrate on the growth aspect of the stock. It has set aside 8 to 10 billion dollars for a settlement.

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Johnson & Johnson(JNJ-N) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 14

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 3

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 3

Total Signals / Votes : 20

Stockchase rating for Johnson & Johnson is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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