Johnson & Johnson JNJ

Company Overview

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company operating across the pharmaceuticals and medical technology industries. The company focuses on researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing healthcare products used by healthcare professionals and patients worldwide. Its primary revenue is generated from prescription medicines and medical devices, serving hospitals, physicians, and healthcare systems across multiple therapeutic and procedural areas.

The company was founded in 1886 by Robert Wood Johnson, James Wood Johnson, and Edward Mead Johnson in the United States and initially specialized in ready-to-use surgical dressings. Over time, Johnson & Johnson expanded through internal research and acquisitions into a diversified healthcare enterprise. A significant structural change occurred in 2023 with the separation of its consumer health business into Kenvue, leaving Johnson & Johnson focused exclusively on pharmaceuticals and medical technology.