Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 7.49% Stake in Johnson & Johnson

On May 1, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G reporting a new significant ownership stake in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the firm beneficially owns 180,631,228 shares of Common Stock, representing a 7.49% ownership stake in the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over the entire 180,631,228 share position, while maintaining sole voting power over 24,025,858 shares. This position includes holdings managed by various affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This filing marks a substantial increase from a previously reported 0% position, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder. The total value of the holdings is estimated at approximately $41.5 billion based on the provided data.