Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ 0.15%) 129 years of success has made its stock a favorite among money managers and investors. Its top five shareholders control $49.7 billion worth of its outstanding common stock, equating to an ownership interest of 17.7%.
That may seem like a substantial stake, and it is, but it's still roughly equivalent on a percentage basis to the concentration of ownership atop other leading companies. American Express (AXP -0.03%) and Yum! Brands (YUM 0.97%) serve as cases in point:
- American Express' five biggest shareholders control 17.9% of the credit card issuer's outstanding stock. That equates to $13.4 billion worth of American Express shares.
- Yum Brands' five biggest stockholders own 19.9% of its stock. The total dollar value of their stakes translates into $7.2 billion worth of Yum Brands shares.
So, who are Johnson & Johnson's five biggest shareholders? You can find the answer to this question in the brief slideshow below.