J&J-These 2 Top Dividend Stocks Are Making Moves to Avoid the Impact of Tariffs: Are They Buys?

Group 1: Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson plans to increase its U.S. manufacturing investments to over $55 billion over the next four years, which is 25% more than the previous four years [2] - The company is facing challenges such as thousands of talc-related lawsuits and potential revenue loss due to the Inflation Reduction Act, which allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices [3] - Despite these challenges, Johnson & Johnson has a strong business model, significant adaptability, and has generated consistent revenue, making it a reliable investment option [4][5] - The company has maintained a AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor's and has increased its dividends for 63 consecutive years, establishing itself as a Dividend King [5][6] Group 2: Novartis - Novartis is investing$ 23 billion over five years to enhance its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, aiming to locally produce 100% of the medicines sold in the U.S. [7] - The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% in revenue through 2029, despite losing U.S. patent exclusivity for its heart failure medicine Entresto, which generated $7.8 billion in sales last year [8] - New products, such as Fabhalta, are expected to help fill the revenue gap from off-patent drugs, supporting Novartis's growth trajectory [9] - Novartis has increased its dividends for 28 consecutive years, making it appealing to income-focused investors [10]