Johnson & Johnson CEO exercises options, sells shares
Johnson & Johnson CEO and Chairman Joaquin Duato reported a series of transactions on August 13, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Johnson & Johnson CEO and Chairman Joaquin Duato reported a series of transactions on August 13, 2026. He exercised 123,291 Employee Stock Options at an exercise price of $115.67 per share, receiving an equal number of common shares. On the same date he sold 20,976 shares at $262.00 per share and 102,315 shares at $261.00 per share. Indirect holdings reported include 1,018 shares held through a 401(k) plan and 30,852 shares held by his spouse, with the 401(k) amount including shares accrued via dividend reinvestment under the Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan.
Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 123,291 shares ($17.94M approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
6 txns
Insider
Duato Joaquin
Role
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sold
123,291 shs ($32.20M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$32.20M
Approx. exercise cost
$14.26M
Approx. pre-tax spread
$17.94M
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) F2 | 123,291 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 123,291 | $115.67 | $14.26M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 20,976 | $262.00 | $5.50M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 102,315 | $261.00 | $26.70M |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 275,967 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,018 shares (Indirect, By 401k);
Common Stock — 30,852 shares (Indirect, By spouse)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Includes shares accrued due to dividend reinvestment in the Johnson & Johnson Stock Fund under the Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan as of the Plan's most recent reporting date (6/31/2026).
- F2. Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The Stock Option Award vests and is exercisable on the third anniversary of the grant date.
Key Figures
Options Exercised: 123,291 shares
Option Exercise Price: $115.67 per share
Sale Block 1: 20,976 shares at $262.00
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7 metrics
Options Exercised
123,291 shares
Employee Stock Options exercised on August 13, 2026
Option Exercise Price
$115.67 per share
Exercise price of Employee Stock Options converting into common stock
Sale Block 1
20,976 shares at $262.00
Common stock sale on August 13, 2026
Sale Block 2
102,315 shares at $261.00
Common stock sale on August 13, 2026
Indirect 401(k) Holdings
1,018 shares
Indirect ownership via Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan
Spousal Holdings
30,852 shares
Indirect ownership reported as held by spouse
Option Expiration Date
February 13, 2027
Expiration of Employee Stock Options exercised
Key Terms
Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy), Long-Term Incentive Plan, dividend reinvestment, Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan
4 terms
Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy)"
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"Awarded under Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan."
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes shares accrued due to dividend reinvestment in the Johnson & Johnson Stock Fund"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan financial
"under the Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan as of the Plan's most recent reporting date"
FAQ
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What did JNJ CEO Joaquin Duato report in this Form 4?
Joaquin Duato reported exercising 123,291 stock options at $115.67 per share and selling 123,291 common shares in two blocks at $262.00 and $261.00 per share, along with updated indirect holdings.
How many Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock options did Joaquin Duato exercise?
He exercised 123,291 Employee Stock Options on August 13, 2026 at an exercise price of $115.67 per share, converting them into an equal number of Johnson & Johnson common shares before subsequent sales reported the same day.
What indirect Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) holdings does Joaquin Duato report?
He reports 1,018 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan and 30,852 shares held indirectly by his spouse. The 401(k) position includes shares accrued via dividend reinvestment in the Johnson & Johnson Savings Plan.
What are the terms of the Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock options exercised by Joaquin Duato?
The Employee Stock Options for 123,291 shares had an exercise price of $115.67 per share, were awarded under the issuer’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, and vest and become exercisable on the third anniversary of the grant date.
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