Side by sideJohnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Abbott (ABT)Memos of October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026
Johnson & Johnson vs Abbott stock: the numbers side by side (October 2026)
How do Johnson & Johnson and Abbott compare?
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Abbott ABT | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | 6.0%2025 | 5.7%2025 |
| Operating margin | 34.5%2025 | 18.2%2025 |
| Free cash flow | 19,536US$ millions · 2025 | 7,395US$ millions · 2025 |
| Free cash flow yield | 3.3%Today (Oct 14, 2026) | 4.2%Today (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Dividend yield | 2.2%Today (Oct 14, 2026) | 2.5%Today (Oct 13, 2026) |
| P/E, last 12 months | 37.7xToday (Oct 14, 2026) | 33.0xToday (Oct 13, 2026) |
| P/E, next 12 months | 20.1xToday (Oct 14, 2026) | 16.8xToday (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | 229.07 (-6%)October 2027 | 111.08 (+12 %)October 2027 |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | 251.90 (+8%)October 2029 | 129.10 (+35 %)October 2029 |
Who leads on what?
| Leads | The lead is | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | Johnson & Johnson | The higher figure |
| Operating margin | Johnson & Johnson | The higher figure |
| Free cash flow | Johnson & Johnson | The higher figure |
| Free cash flow yield | Abbott | The higher figure |
| Dividend yield | Abbott | The higher figure |
| P/E, last 12 months | Abbott | The lower figure |
| P/E, next 12 months | Abbott | The lower figure |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | Abbott | The higher weighted return |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | Abbott | The higher weighted return |
What does each company do?
Johnson & Johnson sells prescription medicines and medical devices through Innovative Medicine and MedTech.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), from our memo of October 14, 2026 · Johnson & Johnson stock forecast
Abbott sells glucose sensors, medical devices, diagnostic systems and tests, nutrition products, and branded generic medicines—lower-cost medicines sold under a brand after the original drug’s patent expires.
Abbott (ABT), from our memo of October 13, 2026 · Abbott stock forecast
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