In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from JNJ is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 2.28% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of JNJ shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, JNJ's low point in its 52 week range is $149.04 per share, with $251.71 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $233.78.
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According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, JNJ makes up 21.26% of the iShares US Pharmaceuticals ETF (Symbol: IHE) which is trading up by about 1.5% on the day Friday. (see other ETFs holding JNJ).
In Friday trading, Johnson & Johnson shares are currently up about 1.5% on the day.
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