Johnson & Johnson's Profit Fell 96% Year-Over-Year. But the Dividend Has Risen for 64 Years in a Row - 24/7 Wall St. Johnson and Johnson just posted a 96% profit collapse, yet on the same day raised its full-year guidance and extended a dividend streak most companies only dream about. The reason the headline number is almost completely misleading tells you everything… By Joel South Published October 21, 2026, 7:15am ET · 3 min read Quick Read The Johnson & Johnson corporate sign stands under a clear sky, re ...