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Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturing company founded in 1886.
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
January 8, 2021
(A Top Pick Dec 16/19, Up 16%) Has gained some altitude. There has been no shortage of negative headlines over the years. Pharmaceuticals is a litigious industry in general. A well diversified company. A slower growth pharma company. However, it is a wonderful company looking at durability. Valuation is just above their buy price of $148. Would wait for a pullback to enter.
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(A Top Pick Dec 16/19, Up 16%) Has gained some altitude. There has been no shortage of negative headlines over the years. Pharmaceuticals is a litigious industry in general. A well diversified company. A slower growth pharma company. However, it is a wonderful company looking at durability. Valuation is just above their buy price of $148. Would wait for a pullback to enter.
BUY
BUY
January 4, 2021
Biden will protect Obamacare, which spells great news managed care companies. Healthcare will continue to be a major theme this year. JNJ especially is well-positioned for earnings, new products and their eventual vaccine.
Show full opinionHide full opinionBiden will protect Obamacare, which spells great news managed care companies. Healthcare will continue to be a major theme this year. JNJ especially is well-positioned for earnings, new products and their eventual vaccine.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
December 7, 2020
The healthcare sector in general has been in the news a lot recently. He owned this one a couple of years ago. It is a diversified, broad exposure to pharma. There are, however, sectors of healthcare he likes better such as managed health care and devices.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThe healthcare sector in general has been in the news a lot recently. He owned this one a couple of years ago. It is a diversified, broad exposure to pharma. There are, however, sectors of healthcare he likes better such as managed health care and devices.
BUY
BUY
November 30, 2020
It's fine. A cheap stock that will benefit from a weaker US dollar.
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt's fine. A cheap stock that will benefit from a weaker US dollar.
BUY
BUY
November 27, 2020
He bought it to increase his healthcare holdings. They have several business: prescriptions, medical devices, a huge consumer business, and vaccines. He's waiting for med. devices to pick up after operations resume globally after Covid. JNJ and Merck seem to lag the others in vaccines, but there'll be many opportunities to sell vaccines--vaccines will be a big winner for JNJ.
He bought it to increase his healthcare holdings. They have several business: prescriptions, medical devices, a huge consumer business, and vaccines. He's waiting for med. devices to pick up after operations resume globally after Covid. JNJ and Merck seem to lag the others in vaccines, but there'll be many opportunities to sell vaccines--vaccines will be a big winner for JNJ.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
November 19, 2020
Looking at the technical structure of the stock, the 200-day moving average has been moving sideways. We are not seeing growth, similarly to Pfizer. There is a 5-6% growth rate but paying 17x forward price earnings. A good quality name but there is not enough growth.
Looking at the technical structure of the stock, the 200-day moving average has been moving sideways. We are not seeing growth, similarly to Pfizer. There is a 5-6% growth rate but paying 17x forward price earnings. A good quality name but there is not enough growth.
HOLD
HOLD
October 27, 2020
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Bulls points to a robust balance sheet and a dividend that has risen for 50 straight years. JNJ is more diversified than its peers, operating in consumer products, diagnostics (for surgeries which have been rebounding since the spring lockdown) as well as drugs. It also trades at a reasonable 22.5x PE and pays a 2.78% dividend. Read 3 Promising Diversified Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks Ahead of the Game: Fall Update for our full analysis.
Show full opinionHide full opinionAllan Tong’s Discover Picks Bulls points to a robust balance sheet and a dividend that has risen for 50 straight years. JNJ is more diversified than its peers, operating in consumer products, diagnostics (for surgeries which have been rebounding since the spring lockdown) as well as drugs. It also trades at a reasonable 22.5x PE and pays a 2.78% dividend. Read 3 Promising Diversified Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks Ahead of the Game: Fall Update for our full analysis.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
October 26, 2020
It has three businesses – Pharma, devices and personal care. It is a great story because if one is doing poorly, the other two aren’t. 16 times earnings and a great increasing, dividend for 54 years in a row. They are working on a COVID vaccine.
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt has three businesses – Pharma, devices and personal care. It is a great story because if one is doing poorly, the other two aren’t. 16 times earnings and a great increasing, dividend for 54 years in a row. They are working on a COVID vaccine.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
October 23, 2020
One of the companies going through a vaccine trial. They were in the news recently because they had to pause trials due to an illness in a test participant. However, it is not just about the vaccine. They have consumer, pharma and medical device. There is still litigation list from the talc issue. It trades at 15x earnings, which is reasonable but it does take into account vulnerabilities. He prefers BDX.
One of the companies going through a vaccine trial. They were in the news recently because they had to pause trials due to an illness in a test participant. However, it is not just about the vaccine. They have consumer, pharma and medical device. There is still litigation list from the talc issue. It trades at 15x earnings, which is reasonable but it does take into account vulnerabilities. He prefers BDX.
HOLD
HOLD
October 15, 2020
JNJ vs. ABT Similar businesses. You absolutely need exposure to healthcare. He holds JNJ for the dividend aristocrat qualities. ABT has been impressive. Testing platform has been phenomenal and will continue to ramp up. It's a great addition to portfolios at these levels. Tough choice between the two, but ABT probably has more immediate upside.
JNJ vs. ABT Similar businesses. You absolutely need exposure to healthcare. He holds JNJ for the dividend aristocrat qualities. ABT has been impressive. Testing platform has been phenomenal and will continue to ramp up. It's a great addition to portfolios at these levels. Tough choice between the two, but ABT probably has more immediate upside.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
October 9, 2020
They boast a great pipeline of drugs that it overshadows their Covid efforts. Problem is the stock jumped above $150 ahead of next week's quarterly report--the bar has been raised, but he prefers lower expectations.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey boast a great pipeline of drugs that it overshadows their Covid efforts. Problem is the stock jumped above $150 ahead of next week's quarterly report--the bar has been raised, but he prefers lower expectations.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
October 5, 2020
(A Top Pick Oct 15/19, Up 14%) His model price is $201 or a 37% upside. They are in phase three trials with a COVID-19 vaccine.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Oct 15/19, Up 14%) His model price is $201 or a 37% upside. They are in phase three trials with a COVID-19 vaccine.
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TOP PICK
September 29, 2020
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly In the search for a pandemic vaccine, JNJ is a potential winner. Leveraging off their proven technology with their Ebola, HIV and other vaccines, the company continues to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that presently shows strong immunity response in 99% of trials. It is also the only option that is testing a single-dose vaccine. Revenues have dipped 10% in the latest quarterly earnings, but that can be attributed to a slow down in elective procedures. It pays a good dividend backed by a 67% payout ratio. We would trade this with a stop-loss at $132. Yield 2.75% (Analysts’ price target is $165.06)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly In the search for a pandemic vaccine, JNJ is a potential winner. Leveraging off their proven technology with their Ebola, HIV and other vaccines, the company continues to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that presently shows strong immunity response in 99% of trials. It is also the only option that is testing a single-dose vaccine. Revenues have dipped 10% in the latest quarterly earnings, but that can be attributed to a slow down in elective procedures. It pays a good dividend backed by a 67% payout ratio. We would trade this with a stop-loss at $132. Yield 2.75% (Analysts’ price target is $165.06)
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
September 24, 2020
Raised dividend for 57 years. Nice balance between drug business, consumer products, and diagnostics. Likely to see acquisitions in consumer and diagnostics. A beneficiary of the post-Covid environment. Long-term exposure to a global healthcare leader. Good valuation. Continued performance. Yield is 2.08%. (Analysts’ price target is $163.63)
Show full opinionHide full opinionRaised dividend for 57 years. Nice balance between drug business, consumer products, and diagnostics. Likely to see acquisitions in consumer and diagnostics. A beneficiary of the post-Covid environment. Long-term exposure to a global healthcare leader. Good valuation. Continued performance. Yield is 2.08%. (Analysts’ price target is $163.63)
BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
September 23, 2020
Just announced it started its phase 3 trial of its Covid vaccine. JNJ offers real value. You can buy a tranche tomorrow then more if it goes down.
Show full opinionHide full opinionJust announced it started its phase 3 trial of its Covid vaccine. JNJ offers real value. You can buy a tranche tomorrow then more if it goes down.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
September 15, 2020
A diversified healthcare name. The pharma drug pipeline is robust with success launching products that should continue. Strong balance sheet and pays under a 3% yield that they've increased in 50 straight years. The medical devices unit got hit by the lockdown, but surgeries are coming back (they reportedly snapped back to 85% pre-Covid). They are developing a vaccine, but won't make a profit, they say, in the first stage. (Analysts’ price target is $163.63)
Show full opinionHide full opinionA diversified healthcare name. The pharma drug pipeline is robust with success launching products that should continue. Strong balance sheet and pays under a 3% yield that they've increased in 50 straight years. The medical devices unit got hit by the lockdown, but surgeries are coming back (they reportedly snapped back to 85% pre-Covid). They are developing a vaccine, but won't make a profit, they say, in the first stage. (Analysts’ price target is $163.63)
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
August 31, 2020
It's not cyclical enough to thrive. They're diversified in pharma (drugs) and medical devices. The former benefited from the lockdown from a stockpile in meds they were able to still sell, but now he doesn't know if medical devices can fully benefit from the backlog of surgeries that is being addressed now. Doesn't know if JNJ leads in medical devices. Also, JNJ isn't cyclical, which is where should be flowing. JNJ is trying to respond to the rise of robotic surgery by Intuitive Surgical, which he prefers. This take time and research for JNJ, which means Intuitive will still be ahead of JNJ. JNJ as a defensive will underperform cyclicals, which is where the market is heading as we exit this recession.
It's not cyclical enough to thrive. They're diversified in pharma (drugs) and medical devices. The former benefited from the lockdown from a stockpile in meds they were able to still sell, but now he doesn't know if medical devices can fully benefit from the backlog of surgeries that is being addressed now. Doesn't know if JNJ leads in medical devices. Also, JNJ isn't cyclical, which is where should be flowing. JNJ is trying to respond to the rise of robotic surgery by Intuitive Surgical, which he prefers. This take time and research for JNJ, which means Intuitive will still be ahead of JNJ. JNJ as a defensive will underperform cyclicals, which is where the market is heading as we exit this recession.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
August 20, 2020
Unique healthcare company with its 3 divisions: medical devices, personal products, pharma. Last quarter, medical devices were challenged. US election risk. Just bought Momenta. JNJ is a great company that continues to execute. Litigation risks are successfully defended. Covid vaccine deal. Good valuation. Yield is 2.70%. (Analysts’ price target is $163.58)
Show full opinionHide full opinionUnique healthcare company with its 3 divisions: medical devices, personal products, pharma. Last quarter, medical devices were challenged. US election risk. Just bought Momenta. JNJ is a great company that continues to execute. Litigation risks are successfully defended. Covid vaccine deal. Good valuation. Yield is 2.70%. (Analysts’ price target is $163.58)
BUY
BUY
July 16, 2020
Owns JNJ instead of Pfizer, because she likes its diversity, and its product pipeline is strong. PFE has a strong balance sheet, but JNJ's is stronger. JNJ's medical device side is recovering nicely, plus they were able to give guidance at a time when many companies can't.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
July 10, 2020
(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.
(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
COMMENT
June 12, 2020
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.
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
PAST TOP PICK
June 8, 2020
(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.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(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
TOP PICK
May 11, 2020
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)
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt 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)
BUY
BUY
May 7, 2020
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.
Show full opinionHide full opinionAn 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
TOP PICK
March 30, 2020
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)
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe 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
TOP PICK
March 12, 2020
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)
Show full opinionHide full opinionDefensive. 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
TOP PICK
February 28, 2020
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)
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt'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)
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TOP PICK
February 27, 2020
Model price is $182.97 or 28% upside. He likes the company and thinks it has good upside. (Analysts’ price target is $160.28)
Show full opinionHide full opinionModel 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
PAST TOP PICK
February 26, 2020
(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.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(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
PAST TOP PICK
January 21, 2020
(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.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(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.
Johnson & Johnson(JNJ-N) Rating
Ranking : 5 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 13
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2
Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 5
Total Signals / Votes : 20
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Johnson & Johnson is a American stock, trading under the symbol JNJ-N on the New York Stock Exchange (JNJ). It is usually referred to as NYSE:JNJ or JNJ-N
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On 2021-01-21, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-N) stock closed at a price of $161.73.
