Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is included among the 10 Best Recession Proof Dividend Stocks to Buy. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): A Dividend Aristocrat With Unmatched Stability Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), founded in 1886 to produce sterile surgical supplies after the Civil War, has since grown into one of the largest global pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Unlike some drugmakers that rely heavily on a single blockbuster treatment, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) maintains a diverse portfolio across ...