JNJ Stock Up 6.4% after 6-Day Win 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 6.4% return. The company has gained about $29 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $446 Bil. The stock remains 31.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.7% for the S&P 500.
JNJ provides healthcare products globally, including baby care, pharmaceuticals for inflammatory diseases, and MedTech electrophysiology solutions for cardiovascular treatment. After this rally, is JNJ still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell JNJ.
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 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 6.4% | -0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 19.8% | 7.9% |
| YTD 2025 | 31.3% | 13.7% |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -8.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | -19.4% |
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.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 158 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 9 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 128 | 2 |
| 4D | 19 | 3 |
| 5D | 4 | 0 |
| 6D | 5 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 158 | 9 |
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 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $21.9 Bil | $23.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.3 Bil | $6.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $11.0 Bil | $5.5 Bil |
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