If you owned shares of either Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) or Merck (NYSE: MRK) over the last five years, you’re likely a happy camper. Both stocks are up more than 75% during the period. Both have also seen their shares climb by double-digit percentages this year, with Merck outperforming J&J by around 5%. Which is the better choice for investors looking at 2017 and beyond? Here’s how J&J and Merck stack up.
