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Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Stock Price
$248.43
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
Graded/Ratable vesting over several years (implied 4 years based on example, but not explicitly stated as JNJ's schedule)
Vesting Frequency
Quarterly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Johnson & Johnson RSUs vest on a Graded/Ratable vesting over several years (implied 4 years based on example, but not explicitly stated as JNJ's schedule) schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $6,210.75 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $6,210.75 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $6,210.75 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $6,210.75 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $24,843 |
* Based on Johnson & Johnson stock price of $248.43 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$6,210.75
25%
25 shares
$6,210.75
25%
25 shares
$6,210.75
25%
25 shares
$6,210.75
Johnson & Johnson vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest. Tax withholding is automatic.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Johnson & Johnson RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $248.43
= $24,843
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$24,843 × 45%
= $11,179.35
Calculate net value after taxes
$24,843 - $11,179.35
= $13,663.65
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