If you'd invested in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): performance and returns
Looking for Johnson & Johnson's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Johnson & Johnson have returned?
This calculator shows how much Johnson & Johnson stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Johnson & Johnson
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,756 | +76% |
| 3 years ago | $1,438 | +44% |
| 5 years ago | $1,614 | +61% |
| 10 years ago | $2,472 | +147% |
| since inception (1985) | $96,750 | +9575% |
Return by year (Johnson & Johnson)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +23% | $1,227 (+23%) |
| 2025 | +43% | $1,756 (+76%) |
| 2024 | -8% | $1,620 (+62%) |
| 2023 | -11% | $1,438 (+44%) |
| 2022 | +3% | $1,485 (+48%) |
| 2021 | +9% | $1,614 (+61%) |
| 2020 | +8% | $1,741 (+74%) |
| 2019 | +13% | $1,968 (+97%) |
| 2018 | -8% | $1,818 (+82%) |
| 2017 | +21% | $2,204 (+120%) |
| 2016 | +12% | $2,472 (+147%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does JNJ return?
$1,000 invested in Johnson & Johnson 10 years ago would be worth $2,472 today, i.e. +9%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was JNJ's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+43%). Worst year: 2023 (-11%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in JNJ since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $96,750 (+9575%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Johnson & Johnson's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Johnson & Johnson pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Johnson & Johnson's average annual return (ROI)?
Johnson & Johnson's return on investment is about +9%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.