オプションチェーンは、Johnson & Johnsonの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、Johnson & Johnsonの市場センチメントを評価します。.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) 株価情報, オプションチェーン

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. It has two divisions: pharmaceutical and medical devices. These now represent all of the company's sales following the divestment of the consumer business, Kenvue, in 2023. The drug division focuses on the following therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neurology, pulmonary, cardiology, and metabolic diseases. Geographically, just over half of total revenue is generated in the United States.

The Trump Administration is reportedly mulling over a policy to match U.S. drug prices with those in other developed nations. 
What Happened:&nbsp;The Trump Administration is&nbsp;contemplating a policy to align U.S. drug prices with lower rates in other developed countries. The policy is likely to be enforced by the agency responsible for&nbsp;Medicare and Medicaid health programs, reported Reuters&nbsp;citing sources from the pharmaceutical industry.
The sources highlighted this policy as the pharmaceutical industry&#8217;s primary concern, surpassing other government actions under consideration, such as tariffs on imported medicines. One source labeled it as the most significant &#8220;existential&nbsp;threat to the industry and&nbsp;U.S. biosciences innovation.&#8221;
Though the Trump Administration hasn't directly addressed reference pricing, the conservative America First Policy Institute suggested it could be included in Medicare's drug price negotiations.
The industry trade group, PhRMA, has already approached Congress earlier this year regarding this issue, known as international reference pricing. The first source expressed apprehension about the potential upheaval this policy could trigger in the healthcare market, beyond just pharmaceuticals.
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Why It Matters: Under Biden&#8217;s Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. began negotiating prices for its costliest drugs. However, the negotiated prices for the first 10 drugs remain over twice as high—and sometimes five times higher—than what drugmakers charge in other wealthy nations. During his first term, President Donald Trump&#8216;s attempt to implement an international reference pricing program was halted by a court ruling.
The current report by Reuters comes on the heels of President Trump&#8217;s executive order <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44851905/trumps-new-order-targets-drug-pricing-transparency-and-medicare-cost-reduction">aimed </a>at lowering drug prices and reducing Medicare costs signed earlier this month. The order instructed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to seek guidance for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for the initial price applicability year 2028 and how drugmakers should implement the set prices in 2026, 2027, and 2028. 
This potential move is perceived as a major threat to the pharmaceutical industry. Boston University's Rena Conti told Reuters that drugmakers might respond to international reference pricing by raising prices in reference countries, potentially justifying higher U.S. prices and increasing global revenue.
Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJP#NYSE">PJP</a>) and iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>) declined 8.6% and 7.5%, respectively over the past month.
Price Action: During the pre-market session on Wednesday, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) gained 2.39%, Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) climbed 1.16% and 1.07%, respectively. Meanwhile, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) edged 0.48% higher.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Johnson &amp; Johnson, Chevron, and Flowers Foods have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 5%.
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the healthcare field worldwide.
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Johnson &amp; Johnson has increased its dividends every year for the last 63 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on April 15, its board raised the quarterly payout by 4.80% to $1.30 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $5.20 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.38%.
Johnson &amp; Johnson's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $88.82 billion. According to the company&#8217;s Q1 2025 earnings release on April 15, it posted revenues of $21.89 billion and EPS of $2.77, both beating the consensus estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/25/04/44844459/how-is-the-market-feeling-about-johnson-johnson">article by Benzinga</a> to learn how the market is feeling about Johnson &amp; Johnson.
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Chevron
Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the U.S. and internationally.
Chevron has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 37 years. In its latest dividend announcement on Jan. 31, the company's board increased the quarterly payout by 5% to $1.71 per share, equaling an annual figure of $6.84 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 5.05%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $193.41 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Jan. 31, Chevron posted revenues of $52.23 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $48.41 billion, while EPS of $2.06 came in below the consensus of $2.11.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/03/44358250/100-invested-in-chevron-5-years-ago-would-be-worth-this-much-today">article by Benzinga</a> to see how much $100 invested in Chevron five years ago would be worth today.&nbsp;
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Flowers Foods
Flowers Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>) produces and markets packaged bakery food products in the U.S. It distributes its products through a direct-store-delivery distribution and a warehouse delivery system, as well as operates bakeries.
Flowers Foods has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 11 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on May 23, it increased the quarterly payout by 4.3% to $0.24 per share, equal to an annual figure of $0.96 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 14, the company maintained the payout at the same level. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 5.34%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $5.10 billion. In its most recent earnings report on Feb. 7, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $1.11 billion, below the consensus estimate of $1.13 billion, while EPS of $0.22 beat the consensus of $0.21.
Johnson &amp; Johnson, Chevron, and Flowers Foods are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3% to 5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Roche Holdings AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHHBY#OTC">RHHBY</a>) announced on Tuesday that it will invest $50 billion in the U.S. over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pharmaceuticals">the next five years.</a>
These investments further strengthen Roche's already significant U.S. footprint, which includes 13 manufacturing and 15 R&amp;D sites across the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics Divisions.
The investment is expected to <a href="https://www.roche.com/media/releases/med-cor-2025-04-22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">create</a> over 12,000 new jobs, including nearly 6,500 construction jobs and 1,000 jobs at new and expanded facilities.
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As part of this investment, Roche will increase its footprint of more than 25,000 employees in 24 sites across eight U.S. states. The investment will include: 
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<li>Expanded and upgraded US manufacturing and distribution capabilities for its innovative medicines and diagnostics portfolio in Kentucky, Indiana, New Jersey, Oregon, and California.</li>
<li>Gene therapy manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.</li>
<li>A new 900,000-square-foot manufacturing center to support Roche's expanding portfolio of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44791986/whats-going-on-with-viking-therapeutics-structure-therapeutics-stock-on-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">next-generation weight loss medicines</a>. The company says the location will be announced.</li>
<li>A new manufacturing facility for continuous glucose monitoring in Indiana.</li>
<li>A new R&amp;D center in Massachusetts for conducting artificial intelligence research and as a hub for new cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism R&amp;D efforts.</li>
<li>Significant expansion and upgrading of existing pharmaceuticals and diagnostics R&amp;D centers in Arizona, Indiana, and California.</li>
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Once all new and expanded manufacturing capacity comes online, Roche will export more medicines from the U.S. than it imports. The company says its diagnostics division already has an export surplus from the U.S. to other countries.
Earlier this month, Novartis AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) unveiled a sweeping $23 billion investment plan to expand its manufacturing and research infrastructure in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44761201/novartis-commits-23-billion-to-expand-us-manufacturing-over-five-years-despite-tariffs-uncertainties" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">over the next five years</a>.
The move is part of a broader strategy to ensure that all key Novartis medicines for U.S. patients are produced domestically.
Earlier this year, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) announced its plans to invest more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44433978/johnson-johnson-to-invest-55-billion-in-us-to-boost-manufacturing-drug-discovery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$55 billion in the U.S. over the next four years</a>, while Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) plans to double its U.S. drug manufacturing spending from $23 billion to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/02/43982604/eli-lilly-doubles-capital-spending-on-us-drug-manufacturing-with-50-billion-target" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$50 billion within five years</a>.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>866</td>
<td align="right">366</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>332</td>
<td align="right">193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VSTM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ISRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$119.4K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTCT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>137</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JNJ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding CRL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 866 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 366 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding THC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VSTM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTM#NASDAQ">VSTM</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 5217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ISRG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $445.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.4K, with a price of $5972.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 98 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTCT#NASDAQ">PTCT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 241 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $49.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.5K, with a price of $1110.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 137 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JNJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $2270.0 per contract. There were 1737 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 115 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $700.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.8K, with a price of $15360.0 per contract. There were 53 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $530.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $10250.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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The investor, who is nearly 40 years old, shared on Reddit that he began his journey at 20 but only started taking investing seriously in his mid-20s. His early contributions were modest, around $20 to $50 a month, but over time, he increased his monthly investments to an average of $300, and now invests approximately $2,000 to $2,500 monthly.
Despite market volatility, he said he&#8217;s focused on the long game: &#8220;It's hard to see my portfolio plummeting, but I then remember myself I'm playing a long game. I'm not in a hurry, the administration will change and markets will become green eventually. They did in the past every single time.&#8221;
The investor's portfolio consists of a mix of ETFs, real estate investment trusts, and blue-chip dividend stocks. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each holding, why investors favor them, and their current dividend yields.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A $1 Million Portfolio Generating $4,000 a Month Dividend Income–Redditor Shares Top Holdings</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is a fan favorite among dividend investors because it tracks a high-quality index of U.S. companies with strong, consistent dividend payouts. It focuses on companies with solid fundamentals like high return on equity, low debt, and consistent growth. SCHD pays investors around 4.05% in dividend yield annually.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​ offers an attractive yield by combining blue-chip U.S. equities with an options overlay strategy that generates extra income. It's especially loved by retirees and income seekers who want stability and high cash flow without taking massive risks. JEPI generates around 7.88% in annual dividend yield.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns commercial real estate leased to big, stable tenants like Walgreens and FedEx. It has a legendary track record of paying monthly dividends for over 25 years straight. O is beloved by income investors for its predictability and real estate-backed stability and pays approximately 5,68% in dividends per year.
Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>) is a business development company that lends to and invests in middle-market companies, earning high interest in return. Investors love ARCC for its high yield and consistent income, even if it comes with slightly higher risk. ARCC generates around 9,49% in dividends per year.
Public Storage
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is the king of the self-storage real estate investment trusts, operating thousands of storage facilities across the U.S. PSA it's a favorite among long-term real estate investors because of its stable cash flow, low overhead, and high margins. The company pays investors approximately 4,13% in dividend income annually.
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the original S&amp;P 500 ETF, offering diversification across 500 of the biggest U.S. companies. It's not known for high yield, but investors hold it for long-term growth and market exposure. SPY generates approximately 1.33% in annual dividend yield.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) offers a sky-high yield and stable cash flow from its tobacco empire. Despite regulatory headwinds, it continues to generate enormous profits and share them with investors. Some also speculate on growth via its cannabis and nicotine-alternative investments. MO pays 7,06% in dividend income per year.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) owns massive snack brands like Doritos, Quaker, and Lay's. Its diversified business model makes it recession-resistant, and it's a dividend aristocrat with over 50 years of dividend growth. Investors love its global reach, brand strength, and reliable, growing dividend payouts, which are now around 3,76% per year.
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is a healthcare titan with business lines in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. It has one of the longest dividend growth streaks and is considered ultra-defensive. JNJ is a go-to for investors wanting both stability and a safe, growing income stream through dividends, which now sit at around 3.14% per year.
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) provides essential telecom services, with a massive nationwide infrastructure and millions of customers. While growth is slow, its cash flows are enormous, and it pays a very generous dividend. VZ pays investors around 6,08% in dividends.
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From $50 A Month To $1M Portfolio — Investor Shares Top 10 Holdings, Says 'Finally Reached $1M!' Thanks To Relentless Discipline

Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times.
In a video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Lm9FH-c70">post</a> and also on X, Erlichman shared his analysis of stock returns during the past six recessions in the U.S.
&#8220;The Great Recession, which was longer from 2007 to 2009. We added in the dot-com recession, the recession in the early 90s, and the recessions in the early 80s. So you look at that, you start to get a better sample size,&#8221; he said. 
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In alphabetical order, he mentioned about stock number one, AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>). He said that AutoZone is a great example of a stock that has done well during past recessions. Stock number two was Clorox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>). He said that Clorox is a great example of a stock that did well during the last recession.
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The other recession proof stocks he suggested were, General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), J.M. Smucker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SJM#NYSE">SJM</a>), McDonald&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), O&#8217;Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>), and Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). 
&#8220;And if you go back through all these six recessions, this is the stock that really stands out as a recession-proof stock. Now, of course, we&#8217;ve got the tariff uncertainty right now. That&#8217;s not great for retailers, but Walmart executives have already come out,&#8221; he said in the post. 
The analysis shared by Erlichman is particularly relevant in the current economic climate. With ongoing market volatility and uncertainty, investors are constantly on the lookout for stocks that can weather economic downturns. 
Erlichman&#8217;s review offers a historical perspective on stocks that have demonstrated resilience in the face of recessions, potentially guiding investors towards more stable investment options during turbulent times.
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Stocks That Weathered Past Recessions: Expert Shares Picks That Withstood Every Downturn

Three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">healthcare-themed ETFs</a> were in sharp spotlight Thursday as the sector got through a wild trading day, fueled by UnitedHealth&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) earnings disappointment and steep stock decline. While insurers weighed down on broad healthcare gauges, a drugmakers rally, led by Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), limited the damage.
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ETFs In Spotlight
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)
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1-Day Return (Thursday): -0.6%
Top holdings of this fund are Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>). UnitedHealth dropped 2.4%, spooking XLV early in the session. The ETF trimmed losses, however, as Eli Lilly rallied 14.3% on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44878381/eli-lilly-rallies-over-14-notches-best-day-since-june-2000-on-oral-weight-loss-drug-results-analysts-react">good weight-loss pill trial news</a>, calling out the group&#8217;s internal divergency. Barring Thursday&#8217;s turmoil, though, XLV is off just 1.5% for the year so far and commands a 17x forward-earnings multiple—below its five-year history and the large-cap S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 20x multiple, according to Barron&#8217;s.
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>)
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1-Day Performance: +4.6%
IHE surged as investors rotated into large-cap pharma stocks, bolstered by Eli Lilly's rally. The gains came despite a nearly 8% drop in Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), Lilly's rival in the GLP-1 space.
SPDR S&amp;P Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPH#NYSE">XPH</a>)
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1-Day Performance: +2.15%
XPH tracked gains across a broader basket of pharmaceutical names, benefiting from bullish sentiment on drugmakers following Lilly's breakthrough.
Market Context: A Sector Of Contrasts
UnitedHealth&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">poor earnings and soft guidance</a> spooked healthcare investors, highlighting how exposed insurers are to firm-specific disappointments and policy-level risks. The 22% decline in the stock not only heavily burdened XLV—where it is the second-largest position—but pulled down peers CVS Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), and Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) too.
However, the overall message of the day was one of subtlety and not panic. Eli Lilly&#8217;s explosion proved the influence of innovation in developing market-driving catalysts within the health-care sector. It provided the stimulus that helped neutralize weakness within managed care and indicated how investors in ETFs are able to still uncover segments of strength despite sector-wide selloffs.
At the same time, Johnson &amp; Johnson kept its steady pace going with the help of strong earnings.
Device and medical equipment manufacturers like Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>), Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>), and Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) are also attracting investor attention as Wall Street is wagering on secular demand from the aging population.
Takeaway
The health care industry remains far from monolithic. Thursday&#8217;s ETF action underscored the increasing divide between pressured insurers and pharma names benefiting from innovation tailwinds. For investors in ETFs, the message is simple: thematic selectivity is key. Though political headlines and earnings fluctuations might continue to shock portions of the industry, solid fundamentals within pharma and medtech imply there&#8217;s still ample healthy opportunity to go around.
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Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the healthcare field worldwide.
It will report its Q1 2025 earnings on April 15. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $2.59, down from $2.71 in the prior-year period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to be $21.60 billion, up from $21.38 billion a year earlier.
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The 52-week range of Johnson &amp; Johnson stock price was $140.68 to $169.99.
Johnson &amp; Johnson's dividend yield is 3.27%. It paid $4.96 per share in dividends during the last 12 months.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Latest On Johnson &amp; Johnson</h2>
On Jan. 22, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting adjusted EPS of $2.04, beating the consensus of $2.01, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43125966/johnson-johnson-reports-q4-earnings-above-wall-street-estimates-driven-by-strong-cancer-drugs-revenue">Benzinga</a>. The pharmaceutical giant reported sales of $22.52 billion, up 5.3% year-over-year and beating the consensus of $22.44 billion.
The company expects full-year 2025 sales in the range of $90.9 billion to $91.7 billion, compared to the consensus of $90.99 billion. Full-year adjusted EPS is seen at $10.75 to $10.95, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.59.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/04/44617177/what-13-analyst-ratings-have-to-say-about-johnson-johnson">article by Benzinga</a> for 13 analysts' insights on Johnson &amp; Johnson.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Can You Earn $100 Per Month As A Johnson &amp; Johnson Investor?</h2>
If you want to make $100 per month — $1,200 annually — from Johnson &amp; Johnson dividends, your investment value needs to be approximately $36,697, which is around 242 shares at $151.73 each.&nbsp;
Understanding the dividend yield calculations: When making an estimate, you need two key variables — the desired annual income ($1,200) and the dividend yield (3.27% in this case). So, $1,200 / 0.0327 = $36,697 to generate an income of $100 per month.
You can calculate the dividend yield by dividing the annual dividend payments by the current price of the stock.
The dividend yield can change over time. This is the outcome of fluctuating stock prices and dividend payments on a rolling basis.
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For instance, assume a stock that pays $2 as an annual dividend is priced at $50. Its dividend yield would be $2/$50 = 4%. If the stock price rises to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). A drop in stock price to $40 will have an inverse effect and increase the dividend yield to 5% ($2/$40).
In summary, income-focused investors may find Johnson &amp; Johnson stock an attractive option for making a steady income of $100 per month by owning 242 shares of stock. There may be more upside to come as investors benefit from the company's consistent dividend hikes. Johnson &amp; Johnson has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 62 years.&nbsp;
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How To Put $100 In Your Retirement Fund Each Month With Johnson & Johnson Stock

Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintains Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $166 to $165.

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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Johnson & Johnson, Lowers Price Target to $165

US President Donald Trump issued a multi-part executive order on Tuesday to lower drug prices and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">reduce Medicare costs</a>.
Within 60 days, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is instructed to seek guidance for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for initial price applicability year 2028 and how drugmakers should implement the set prices in 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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The White House is also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/lowering-drug-prices-by-once-again-putting-americans-first/" rel="noreferrer noopener">targeting</a> the rising costs seniors face under Medicare. A new payment model will be tested within a year to obtain better value for high-cost drugs and biologicals, including those not subject to price negotiations.
Further, the administration wants to align Medicare payments with actual hospital acquisition costs through a national survey, with potential reimbursement adjustments following the results.
To reform Medicaid drug pricing, the administration will develop recommendations linking drug payments to their value and ensuring accurate rebate payments from manufacturers. The initiative also aims to assist states in managing spending while promoting innovation in Medicaid reimbursement.
Affordability for life-saving medications is another key focus: Community health centers will be required to offer insulin and epinephrine at or below discounted 340B prices to low-income individuals with high out-of-pocket costs or no insurance, with compliance tied to eligibility for future federal grants..
To address price manipulation in the supply chain, the administration calls for reevaluating middlemen roles, such as pharmacy benefit managers, and seeking transparency in their compensation structures. Within 90 days, recommendations to promote a more efficient pharmaceutical market are expected.
Other planned reforms include accelerating FDA approvals for generics and over-the-counter conversions, streamlining the drug importation program, and ensuring Medicare payments do not incentivize hospital-based care over less costly physician offices.
Lastly, federal agencies will investigate anti-competitive practices by drug manufacturers, with public listening sessions and policy recommendations expected within six months.
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Raymond James analyst Jayson Bedford maintains Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $162 to $164.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Johnson & Johnson, Raises Price Target to $164

Johnson &amp; Johnson's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.15 million shares sold short, which is 0.8% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Johnson &amp; Johnson Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Johnson &amp; Johnson has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Johnson &amp; Johnson's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Johnson &amp; Johnson's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.00%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Johnson & Johnson?

Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintains Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $164 to $169.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Johnson & Johnson, Raises Price Target to $169

RBC Capital analyst Shagun Singh reiterates Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $181 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Johnson & Johnson, Maintains $181 Price Target

Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44812561/johnson-johnson-q1-earnings-strong-cancer-drug-sales-boosts-quarterly-dividend-anticipates-negative-currency-impact-for-2025-profit">upbeat first-quarter results</a> on Wednesday.
Here are some key analyst takeaways.
Goldman Sachs On Johnson &amp; Johnson
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/67f5483f584c820001291ac6/asad-haider%20">Analyst Asad Haider</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $172.
Despite Stelara sales declining due to the arrival of biosimilars in the market, the company reported impressive results across the Innovative Medicines business, Haider said in a note. The results and guidance highlight the power of the company's pharma portfolio, with upside drivers comprising "established products across the company's industry-leading multiple myeloma franchise, the Immunology franchise, as well emerging new product-cycles that we are monitoring in oncology and neuroscience." 
Management raised its full-year sales guidance by $1.8 billion at the midpoint to a range of $91.0 billion to $91.8 billion, Haider stated. He expects the company to outperform the current consensus for sales in 2025 and 2026.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
RBC Capital Markets On Johnson &amp; Johnson
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/606ed90d9e63ea0001ef8211/shagun-singh">Analyst Shagun Singh</a> reiterated an Outperform rating and price target of $181.
Although Johnson &amp; Johnson reported its sales and earnings ahead of expectations, its stock declined due to lower-than-expected MedTech growth and gross margins missing consensus by 290 basis points, Singh said.
"JNJ quantified tariff exposure ($400MM or 1.9% of MedTech sales, no pharma) that gave investors some reprieve and also indicated that healthcare is fairly recession-proof with no signs yet of an impact on elective procedures or prescription coverage," the analyst wrote. Management's 2025 guidance reflected healthy earnings growth of 6.2% despite Stelara's loss of exclusivity, he added.
Guggenheim Securities On Johnson &amp; Johnson
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586e48c6351b9b00018beef0/steven-forbes">Analyst Steven Forbes</a> reaffirmed a Neutral rating on the stock.
Johnson &amp; Johnson reported first-quarter sales of $21.89 billion, beating consensus of $21.56 billion, and earnings of $2.77 per share surpassing consensus of $2.58 per share, Forbes said. "The beat appears to be mainly driven by higher total revenue, lower R&amp;D and SG&amp;A expenses, and higher interest and other income," he added.
The Innovative Medicines segment delivered a strong performance, while Stelara and the Invega products performed below expectations. "We do not believe the 1Q 2025 results fundamentally change the overall JNJ story, with investors likely focusing more on current macro factors (e.g., tariffs, taxes, healthcare utilization, etc&#8230;), and their impact on JNJ and its peers, and potentially less focus than usual on JNJ&#8217;s current growth drivers and pipeline assets," Forbes wrote.
JNJ Price Action: Shares of Johnson &amp; Johnson had declined by 0.47% to $152.90&nbsp;at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Johnson & Johnson's Q1 Results, FY Guidance Highlight The 'Power Of The Pharma Portfolio'

Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), on Tuesday, reported a first-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.77, up 2.2% year over year, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.60</a>.
The pharmaceutical giant reported sales of $21.89 billion, up 2.4% year over year and beating the consensus&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44806571/johnson-here-are-the-recent-forecast-changes-from-wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts" rel="noreferrer noopener">of $21.58 billion</a>.
Operational growth was 4.2%, and adjusted operational growth was 3.3%. Innovative Medicine sales increased 2.3% or 4.2 operationally to $13.90 billion.
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Growth was driven by Darzalex (daratumumab), Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel), Erleada (apalutamide), Rybrevant/Lazcluze in oncology, Tremfya (guselkumab) and Simponi/Simponi Aria in immunology, Spravato (esketamine) Neuroscience, and Xarelto in cardiovascular. Growth was partially offset by an approximate (810) basis points impact from Stelara <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44808099/johnson-johnson-reports-q1-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">(ustekinumab) in immunology</a>.
Cancer sales increased to $5.68 billion, up 17.9% (+20.4 operational).
Immunology sales fell to $3.71 billion, down 12.7% (down 10.9% operational).
Stelara sales&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://s203.q4cdn.com/636242992/files/doc_financials/2025/q1/1Q25-Earnings-Press-Release-Final-Draft-4-14-with-Attachments.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell</a> 33.7% to $1.63 billion. Darzalex sales rose 20.3% to $3.24 billion. The company&#8217;s cancer cell therapy, Carvykti, generated sales of $369 million.
MedTech sales increased 2.5% to 8.02 billion, driven primarily by Abiomed in cardiovascular and wound closure products in general surgery. Growth was partially offset by Spine, Sports &amp; Other in Orthopaedics.
Dividend: Johnson &amp; Johnson also announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from $1.24 to $1.30 per share. The 4.8% increased dividend is payable on June 10, with a record date of May 27.
Guidance:&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Johnson expects 2025 sales of $91 billion-$91.8 billion versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43125966/johnson-johnson-reports-q4-earnings-above-wall-street-estimates-driven-by-strong-cancer-drugs-revenue" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior guidance of $90.9 billion–$91.7 billion</a> and consensus of $90.62 billion
The Medtech giant expects 2025 adjusted operational EPS of $10.50-$10.70, compared to prior guidance of $10.75–$10.95. It maintained the adjusted EPS outlook of $10.50-$10.70 versus the consensus of $10.50.
Adjusted operational EPS excluded the impact of translational currency, which means JNJ anticipates a hit to the bottomline from the impact currency.
The company anticipates second-half operational <a href="https://s203.q4cdn.com/636242992/files/doc_financials/2025/q1/Final-JNJ-Earnings-Presentation-Q1-2025-Webcast.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales</a> growth higher than the first half of 2025. 
Johnson &amp; Johnson said the increase in full-year 2025 operational sales&nbsp;guidance reflects the addition of CAPLYTA following the completion of the Intra-Cellular Therapies acquisition.
Including tariff costs, dilution from the Intra-Cellular Therapies acquisition, and updated foreign exchange, the company maintains a full-year 2025 adjusted reported EPS&nbsp;outlook of 6.2% growth at the mid-point.
In March, Johnson &amp; Johnson&nbsp;announced its plans to invest more than&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44433978/johnson-johnson-to-invest-55-billion-in-us-to-boost-manufacturing-drug-discovery" rel="noreferrer noopener">$55 billion in the U.S. over the next four years</a>.
Price Action: JNJ stock is down 0.88% at $153.01&nbsp;during the premarket session at the last check Tuesday.
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