JNJ monthly performance report
View JNJ's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
JNJ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) closed September 2026 at $269.99, up 1.56% for the month and +55.02% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, JNJ is +30.46%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.56% versus its 200-day moving average ($237.75), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, JNJ has underperformed the S&P 500 by −5.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 96.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Johnson & Johnson ended September 2026 at $269.99, posting a monthly return of +1.56%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.26%.
The current quarter stands at +6.31% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.56% versus the 200-day moving average ($237.75).
Year-to-date, JNJ is +30.46% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +18.76%. The stock is currently −3.94% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −15.13%.
| Period | JNJ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.09% | −0.12% | +0.03% |
| 1 Week | +1.66% | −0.34% | +2.00% |
| 1 Month | +1.56% | −0.70% | +2.26% |
| 3 Months | +14.80% | +2.80% | +12.00% |
| 6 Months | +11.79% | +13.85% | −2.06% |
| YTD | +30.46% | +11.70% | +18.76% |
| 12 Months | +55.02% | +15.01% | +40.01% |
| 3 Years | +66.18% | +71.69% | −5.52% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +12.71% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | +9.81% |
| #3 | Nov 2025 | +9.56% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +9.32% |
| #5 | Feb 2025 | +8.46% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2024 | −8.60% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −6.70% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −5.97% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −5.75% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −4.76% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −7.89% |
| Q3 2025 | +21.39% |
| Q4 2025 | +11.61% |
| Q1 2026 | +18.12% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.90% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +6.31% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −11.27% |
| 2024 | −7.73% |
| 2025 | +43.10% |
| 2026 | +30.46% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $281.07 (2026-09-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $173.33 (2025-09-19) |
| Current Price | $269.99 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $237.75 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +13.56% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −15.13% (2025-01-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −3.94% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 96.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −5.52% |
| RS Peak | 104.8 (Mar 2026) |
| RS Trough | 64.7 (Dec 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was JNJ's return for this report period?
JNJ returned +1.56% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has JNJ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD JNJ: +30.46% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is JNJ's 12-month return?
+55.02% over the trailing 12 months.
Is JNJ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +13.56% versus 200DMA ($237.75).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−15.13% on 2025-01-10.