From 24/7 Wall St. · Chris Lange · · 50s
Johnson & Johnson Dividend History
J&J raised dividends yearly for 64 years but trailed S&P 500 over decade.
In brief
J&J raised dividends yearly for 64 years but trailed S&P 500 over decade. Johnson & Johnson raised dividends every year for 64 years but the S&P 500 outperformed it over the past decade. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
J&J Dividend History
Johnson & Johnson raised its dividend every year for 64 years straight.
S&P 500 Outperformed
Over the past decade, a plain S&P 500 index fund beat J&J handily.
Dividend Growth
The quarterly payout rose every year, from $0.18 in 2002 to $1.34 today.
Talc Lawsuits Impact
Talc lawsuits cost J&J $7 billion in Q3 2026, cutting EPS to $0.09.
Dividend Reinvestment
Reinvesting $1,000 over ten years grew it to $2,957.10 with $703 from dividends.
Future Dividend Risks
Net debt of $28 billion and talc settlement payments threaten dividend growth.
The essence
Johnson & Johnson raised dividends every year for 64 years but the S&P 500 outperformed it over the past decade.
