Johnson & Johnson stock price slips ahead of Jan. 21 earnings in holiday-shortened week
New York, January 19, 2026, 10:36 (EST) — Market closed
- JNJ slipped 0.4% on Friday ahead of its upcoming quarterly earnings report
- Wall Street eyes 2026 guidance amid tariff news rattling broader risk appetite
- Up next: earnings report and management call Wednesday morning
Johnson & Johnson shares ended Friday down 0.4%, closing at $218.66. Investors are cautious ahead of the holiday-shortened week and the company’s earnings report due Wednesday.
Timing is key. J&J stands out as one of the first major healthcare companies to lay out 2026 figures, and in a market already pricing in expectations, guidance often carries more weight than a small beat or miss.
Tariff news added to the tension. While U.S. cash…
