Ferguson Wellman Adds 193,905 JNJ Shares Amid Institutional Interest

FERGUSON WELLMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC has significantly boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), adding 193,905 shares to its portfolio according to a recent SEC 13F filing. The move reflects the fund's holdings as of September 30, 2026, and comes amid broader institutional interest in the pharmaceutical giant.

The addition by Ferguson Wellman is part of a larger trend, with 2,185 institutional investors increasing their JNJ holdings while 1,991 reduced their positions in the most recent quarter. Notable moves include JPMorgan Chase & Co's massive increase of 58,301,609 shares, valued at approximately $14.8 billion, and Sixth Street Partners Management Company's addition of 19,126,165 shares worth around $4.9 billion.

On the other hand, some investors have significantly trimmed their stakes. GQG Partners LLC removed 7,292,131 shares, reducing its position by 99.7%, and Diamant Asset Management, Inc. cut its holdings by 99.6% with a reduction of 4,454,805 shares.

Meanwhile, insider trading activity at Johnson & Johnson has been heavily tilted toward sales over the past six months, with 11 sales and no purchases. CEO Joaquin Duato led the insider sales, disposing of 171,771 shares worth an estimated $44.7 million.