Renaissance Technologies's JNJ Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 306,747 shares of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) worth $56.88 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in JNJ, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2017, adding 3.68 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 4.13 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +727,401 | Add 0.00% | 727,400 | $85.86 |
| Q3 2013 | +2.55 M | Add 350.27% | 3.28 M | $86.69 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.22 M | Add 67.87% | 5.5 M | $91.59 |
| Q1 2014 | -2.84 M | Reduce 51.64% | 2.66 M | $98.23 |
| Q2 2014 | +486,300 | Add 18.29% | 3.15 M | $104.62 |
| Q3 2014 | -502,500 | Reduce 15.98% | 2.64 M | $106.59 |
| Q4 2014 | -306,300 | Reduce 11.59% | 2.34 M | $104.57 |
| Q1 2015 | -1.47 M | Reduce 62.89% | 867,200 | $100.60 |
| Q2 2015 | -867,200 | Sold Out | 867,200 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | +392,000 | New Buy | 392,000 | $93.35 |
| Q4 2015 | +263,300 | Add 67.17% | 655,300 | $102.72 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.73 M | Add 263.28% | 2.38 M | $108.20 |
| Q2 2016 | -1.75 M | Reduce 73.70% | 626,100 | $121.30 |
| Q3 2016 | +849,000 | Add 135.60% | 1.48 M | $118.13 |
| Q4 2016 | +1.95 M | Add 132.06% | 3.42 M | $115.21 |
| Q1 2017 | +3.68 M | Add 107.49% | 7.1 M | $124.55 |
| Q2 2017 | -970,500 | Reduce 13.66% | 6.13 M | $132.29 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.83 M | Reduce 29.78% | 4.31 M | $130.01 |
| Q4 2017 | -836,400 | Reduce 19.42% | 3.47 M | $139.72 |
| Q1 2018 | -2.19 M | Reduce 62.98% | 1.28 M | $128.15 |
| Q2 2018 | +2.46 M | Add 191.21% | 3.74 M | $121.34 |
| Q3 2018 | -2.98 M | Reduce 79.62% | 762,100 | $138.17 |
| Q4 2018 | -352,298 | Reduce 46.23% | 409,802 | $129.05 |
| Q1 2019 | +1.36 M | Add 331.54% | 1.77 M | $139.79 |
| Q2 2019 | +2.57 M | Add 145.48% | 4.34 M | $139.28 |
| Q3 2019 | +1.81 M | Add 41.67% | 6.15 M | $129.38 |
| Q4 2019 | -4.13 M | Reduce 67.21% | 2.02 M | $145.87 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.05 M | Add 52.07% | 3.07 M | $131.13 |
| Q2 2020 | -805,235 | Reduce 26.26% | 2.26 M | $140.63 |
| Q3 2020 | -410,834 | Reduce 18.17% | 1.85 M | $148.88 |
| Q4 2020 | -1.85 M | Sold Out | 1.85 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +6,900 | New Buy | 6,900 | $164.35 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.74 M | Add 25239.13% | 1.75 M | $164.74 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.3 M | Add 74.13% | 3.04 M | $161.50 |
| Q4 2021 | -2.66 M | Reduce 87.31% | 386,400 | $171.07 |
| Q1 2022 | -115,200 | Reduce 29.81% | 271,200 | $177.23 |
| Q2 2022 | -155,100 | Reduce 57.19% | 116,100 | $177.51 |
| Q3 2022 | -116,100 | Sold Out | 116,100 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +2.25 M | New Buy | 2.25 M | $0.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -285,183 | Reduce 12.65% | 1.97 M | $0.15 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.96 M | Reduce 99.72% | 5,500 | $0.17 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,500 | Add 81.82% | 10,000 | $155.80 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.7 M | Add 16991.31% | 1.71 M | $156.74 |
| Q1 2024 | -150,809 | Reduce 8.82% | 1.56 M | $158.19 |
| Q2 2024 | -28,622 | Reduce 1.84% | 1.53 M | $146.16 |
| Q3 2024 | -1.53 M | Sold Out | 1.53 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +921,499 | New Buy | 921,499 | $144.62 |
| Q1 2025 | -718,936 | Reduce 78.02% | 202,563 | $165.84 |
| Q2 2025 | +680,627 | Add 336.01% | 883,190 | $152.75 |
| Q3 2025 | -576,443 | Reduce 65.27% | 306,747 | $185.42 |
Renaissance Technologies's Johnson & Johnson Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) in Q2 2013, acquiring 727,400 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) was in Q1 2017, adding 7,102,700 shares worth $884.64 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 306,747 shares of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), valued at approximately $56.88 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) represents approximately 0.08% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) was 7,102,700 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.