A director at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has made a significant stock purchase, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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A director at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has made a significant stock purchase, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Duato Joaquin, serving as , purchased 399,258 shares on August 13, 2026 at an average price of $115.67 per share. The total transaction was valued at $14.3M.
Following this transaction, Duato Joaquin now owns 399,258 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock. Johnson & Johnson's stock currently trades at $262.37.
Insider purchases are widely considered one of the most reliable bullish indicators in equity markets. Unlike selling — which can happen for personal financial reasons — buying requires the insider to commit their own capital, suggesting genuine confidence in the company's future. When a buys shares, they're betting their own money on outcomes they have direct visibility into.
At $14.3 million, this transaction stands out as a significant commitment. Trades of this size from corporate insiders typically attract attention from institutional investors and analysts who track Form 4 filings for early signals about company direction.
Insider transaction data is reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings, typically within two business days of the trade. Investors can track insider activity alongside other metrics — such as institutional flows, short interest, and technical indicators — to build a more complete picture of market sentiment around Johnson & Johnson.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Duato Joaquin | Sell | 0 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Duato Joaquin | Sell | 275,967 | $26.7 million |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Duato Joaquin | Sell | 378,282 | $5.5 million |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Duato Joaquin | Buy | 399,258 | $14.3 million |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Forminard Elizabeth | Sell | 23,568 | $2.4 million |
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Insider large_purchases at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) are reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings. While a single transaction doesn't predict future stock performance, patterns of insider buying can signal management confidence.
Monitor all insider transactions on the JNJ insider trades page or the Insider Trades Tracker.
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