Johnson & Johnson Stock On Fire: Up 7% With 6-Day Winning Streak
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7% return. The company has gained about $31 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $481 Bil. The stock remains 41.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.4% for the S&P 500.
Johnson & Johnson’s recent streak was fueled by a potent mix of strategic moves and pipeline strength. A $3.05 billion oncology acquisition and promising immunology updates at the Wolfe Conference, coupled with strong Q3 earnings and recent FDA approvals, underscore investor confidence in its accelerated growth trajectory.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are only a couple of things to fear in JNJ stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s High valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell JNJ).
For quick background, JNJ provides healthcare products globally, including baby care, pharmaceuticals for inflammatory diseases, and MedTech electrophysiology solutions for cardiovascular treatment.
Comparing JNJ Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for JNJ stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | JNJ | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 7.0% | -0.8% |
| 1M (21D) | 3.3% | 0.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 13.1% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | 41.3% | 13.4% |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -8.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 14 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 203 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 139 |
| 4D | 0 | 47 |
| 5D | 3 | 10 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 14 | 203 |
Key Financials for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $85.2 Bil | $88.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $23.4 Bil | $22.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $35.2 Bil | $14.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $23.7 Bil | $24.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.8 Bil | $7.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $5.5 Bil | $5.2 Bil |
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