JNJ Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.28%
Last Quarter
$2.70
Past Year
$11.05
Growth Past 5yrs
14.9%
Next Quarter
$2.69
Estimate Next Year
$7.19
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$280.00
22.31% Upside
Mean Price Target
$220.33
-3.75% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$167.00
-27.05% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 14, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
JNJ Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, JNJ (NYSE: JNJ) reported an actual EPS of $2.7 for the quarter ending on Apr 14, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.68, resulting in a 0.75% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 21, 2026), JNJ recorded an actual EPS of $2.46 with a 0.00% surprise. See JNJ's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
JNJ has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 14, 2026 showing a 0.75% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 21, 2026 recorded a 0.00% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.7 | 2.68 | +0.75% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2.46 | 2.46 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 2.8 | 2.76 | +1.45% |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 2.77 | 2.68 | +3.36% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 2.77 | 2.58 | +7.36% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 2.04 | 1.99 | +2.51% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JNJ stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given JNJ stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 54 analysts have given their ratings
to JNJ out of which
12 analysts have given strong buy call,
16 analysts have given buy call,
26 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$220.33 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -3.75% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for JNJ highest price target?
Analysts suggest JNJ's stock price would rise to a high of $280.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for JNJ over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the JNJ stock price could move to $167.00.
What is the average target price for JNJ?
JNJ stock has an average analyst estimate of $220.33.
At its current price, how far is JNJ from its average target price?
JNJ shares are currently trading -3.75% below this price target.
What were JNJ’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.70 versus consensus estimates of $2.68, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.77.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
JNJ's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.69 and $7.19 for the whole year.
What has JNJ's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.28% EPS growth for JNJ in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 14.9% in the past five years.