How many times has Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) split its stock?

Our data shows 7 stock splits for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). See the table on this page for dates and ratios.

What is a stock split?

A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally lowering the share price, so market capitalization is unchanged. Chart and return tools often use split-adjusted prices. The split table on this page refreshes daily from our corporate-actions data.

What is the cumulative split multiple for JNJ?

Multiplying each split factor in chronological order gives a cumulative multiple of about 432 from the oldest split through the most recent one in our table.

Does a stock split change the value of my JNJ investment?

A split does not change the total market value of your holding by itself; you own more shares at a lower per-share price. Dividends per share and some per-share metrics are often adjusted for splits.

Stock split history for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Johnson & Johnson stock (symbol: JNJ) underwent a total of 7 stock splits.

The most recent stock split occurred on June 13, 2001.

One JNJ share bought prior to June 19, 1967 would equal 432 JNJ shares today.

The same share count applies to one share bought at IPO on January 2, 1943.

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Stock splits history (since IPO on January 2, 1943)

Cumulative multiple is the running product of split factors from the chronologically oldest row through each date. Rows are listed newest-first, so the cumulative column reads forward in time from the bottom of the table toward the top.

Date	Type	Split	Multiple	Cumulative multiple	Pre-split price	Post-split price
June 13, 2001	Stock split	2:1	x2	x432	$101.80	$50.55
June 12, 1996	Stock split	2:1	x2	x216	$100	$50.38
June 10, 1992	Stock split	2:1	x2	x108	$90.24	$45
May 11, 1989	Stock split	2:1	x2	x54	$95.68	$47.28
May 19, 1981	Stock split	3:1	x3	x27	$108	$36.32
May 18, 1970	Stock split	3:1	x3	x9	$140	$48.48
June 19, 1967	Stock split	3:1	x3	x3	—	$180

June 13, 2001

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x432
Pre-split price: $101.80
Post-split price: $50.55

June 12, 1996

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x216
Pre-split price: $100
Post-split price: $50.38

June 10, 1992

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x108
Pre-split price: $90.24
Post-split price: $45

May 11, 1989

Type: Stock split
Split: 2:1
Multiple: x2
Cumulative multiple: x54
Pre-split price: $95.68
Post-split price: $47.28

May 19, 1981

Type: Stock split
Split: 3:1
Multiple: x3
Cumulative multiple: x27
Pre-split price: $108
Post-split price: $36.32

May 18, 1970

Type: Stock split
Split: 3:1
Multiple: x3
Cumulative multiple: x9
Pre-split price: $140
Post-split price: $48.48

June 19, 1967

Type: Stock split
Split: 3:1
Multiple: x3
Cumulative multiple: x3
Pre-split price: —
Post-split price: $180

Row notes (7)

June 13, 2001—Final modern-era 2-for-1 split executed to maintain stock accessibility as JNJ’s pharmaceutical and consumer health segments reached record valuation levels.
June 12, 1996—Strategic forward split implemented following years of consistent earnings growth, ensuring the shares remained a staple for retail and institutional portfolios.
June 10, 1992—Growth-oriented stock split reflecting the company's expanding global leadership in medical devices and healthcare innovation during the early 1990s.
May 11, 1989—Market-driven 2-for-1 split designed to improve liquidity after a period of significant price appreciation in the late 1980s bull market.
May 19, 1981—Large-scale 3-for-1 stock split used to broaden the shareholder base during a decade of intense diversification across the healthcare sector.
May 18, 1970—Classic 3-for-1 adjustment reflecting J&J’s mid-century dominance and its role as a premier "blue-chip" growth stock for long-term investors.
June 19, 1967—Historical forward split executed during a pivotal era of corporate expansion, marking a key milestone in the company’s public trading history.

Pre-split price is the final regular-session close on a trading day strictly before the split calendar date. Post-split price is the first session open on or after that date. Both values come from unadjusted end-of-day bars for the company's primary listing.

The Type column reflects the data feed's event category (for example stock split vs stock dividend). When the feed labels a generic split but the ratio is reverse (e.g. 1:10), we show reverse stock split. Optional editorial context for a row appears next to the split ratio as an info icon (hover or keyboard focus on desktop; tap on mobile). The same text is listed under Row notes when that block is expanded.

Wondering why some rows show ratios like 51:50 or 2000:1973? Read: stock split ratios explained →How the cumulative column is computed: cumulative split multiplier explained. For ratios driven by spin-offs, see spin-offs explained. Or read the methodology for how prices and cumulative multiples are computed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many times has Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) split its stock?: Our data shows 7 stock splits for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). See the table on this page for dates and ratios.
What is a stock split?: A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally lowering the share price, so market capitalization is unchanged. Chart and return tools often use split-adjusted prices. The split table on this page refreshes daily from our corporate-actions data.
What is the cumulative split multiple for JNJ?: Multiplying each split factor in chronological order gives a cumulative multiple of about 432 from the oldest split through the most recent one in our table.
Does a stock split change the value of my JNJ investment?: A split does not change the total market value of your holding by itself; you own more shares at a lower per-share price. Dividends per share and some per-share metrics are often adjusted for splits.