Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, with a market capitalization near $613.02B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 141,700 people, carrying a beta of 0.26 to the broader market. Johnson & Johnson is a holding company, which engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of products in the healthcare field. Led by Joaquin Duato, public since 1962-01-02.
Snapshot as of Jun 29, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $257.73
- Total OI
- 356.2K
- Total Volume
- 20.6K
- Front Expiration
- 32 days
- Second Expiration
- 39 days
- ATM IV
- 27.2%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 24.64%
As of Jun 29, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has 356.2K open contracts and 20.6K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 32 days out, followed by 39 days. ATM implied volatility is 27.2%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 24.64%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How JNJ options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Johnson & Johnson options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 27.2% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
How to read the JNJ chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for Johnson & Johnson options with its days-to-expiration count and ATM implied volatility. Front-month expirations carry the most volume, the highest gamma, and the tightest bid-ask spreads; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega exposure. JNJ front expiration sits at 32 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.012 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.
JNJ chain mechanics and execution
Options are listed at standardized strike intervals (typically $1 for sub-$25 underlyings, $2.50-$5 for mid-cap, $10-$50 for large-cap), and the deltas of each listed strike are determined by where IV lies relative to the strike's moneyness. Average bid/ask spread on the JNJ chain is 24.64% - a measure of liquidity. Tighter spreads on liquid strikes mean lower transaction costs; wider spreads on long-dated or far-OTM strikes mean execution drag can dominate the math. The chain table on the SPA side shows the full per-strike, per-expiration grid; this SSR page summarizes the listed expirations and the front-month context to anchor the structural read.
Using the JNJ chain to build structures
Strategy selection starts with the chain: directional theses use single-leg calls or puts, range-bound theses use credit spreads or iron condors, vol theses use straddles or strangles, calendar theses use diagonal spreads. JNJ's current 7.80% expected move anchors wing placement - structures with wings at the implied band collect the modal-outcome premium under lognormal assumptions. Cross-reference with the gamma-exposure profile to understand where dealer hedging will reinforce or fight your position, and with the volatility-skew chart to confirm the strikes you're trading sit at the IV levels your strategy assumes.
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JNJ listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for JNJ options. Each row is one listed expiration with its days-to-expiration count and ATM IV pulled from the same term-structure feed that powers the SPA's expiration filter. Front-month expirations carry the highest gamma, the tightest bid-ask spreads, and the most volume; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega.
| Expiration | DTE | ATM IV |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 11 | 22.4% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 18 | 28.9% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 25 | 27.2% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 32 | 27.2% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 39 | 26.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 53 | 26.1% |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 81 | 25.2% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 109 | 24.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 172 | 24.8% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 200 | 24.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 263 | 24.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 353 | 24.2% |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 536 | 24.3% |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 571 | 24.3% |
| Dec 15, 2028 | 900 | 24.2% |
Frequently asked JNJ options chain questions
- What does the JNJ options chain show right now?
- As of Jun 29, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has 356.2K contracts outstanding and 20.6K traded today, with ATM IV of 27.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for JNJ options?
- The nearest expiration is 32 days out, followed by 39 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are JNJ options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 24.64%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.