When markets are volatile and clouded by uncertainty, investors look for stability. And you can find that stability in dividend stocks, especially Dividend Kings, which have a track record of paying and increasing dividends consistently for more than 50 years. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), of the world’s largest and most diversified health care companies, is one such Dividend King.
Although J&J is not a high-flying growth stock, it quietly outpaced the market last year. JNJ stock soared 43.7%, compared to the market’s overall gain of 16.6%. One month into 2026, the stock is up more than 10%, surpassing the S&P 500 Index ($SPX).
