Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a value investor's dream stock. The company has been around for 137 years and has a well-deserved reputation for thriving even during economic downturns. 

The stock is down around 2% so far this year, but considering the healthcare giant's long-term stability, that serves as a good price point to buy its shares.

The company is popular in part because of its reliable quarterly dividend, which it has raised for 61 consecutive years, including a 5.3% bump this year to $1.19 a share, leaving a yield of around 2.78%. Here are three things every smart investor knows about Johnson & Johnson stock.

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