Will Johnson & Johnson Raise Its Dividend in 2018?

Will Johnson & Johnson Raise Its Dividend in 2018?

Just about everyone has some products from Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) in their medicine cabinets, ranging from over-the-counter medicines like Tylenol and Benadryl to Band-Aid bandages. Yet what has driven Johnson & Johnson's growth lately -- both in its overall sales and in the dividends it pays to its shareholders -- has been the healthcare giant's pharmaceutical business.

With decades of dividend growth under its belt, Johnson & Johnson has given its investors reason to expect regular dividend increases each and every year. But are there any challenges that J&J faces right now that could jeopardize that long streak of rising payouts in 2018? Let's take a closer look to see what dividend investors should look for from Johnson & Johnson in the year to come.

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