Biggest changeIn fiscal 2024, the net impact of the Covid-19 Vaccine on the total Innovative Medicine and International change in operational sales was a negative 1.8% and 4.2%, respectively. 24 Major Innovative Medicine therapeutic area sales: (Dollars in Millions) 2024 2023 Total Change Operations Change Currency Change Total Immunology $17,828 $18,052 (1.2 %) 0.4 % (1.6) % REMICADE 1,605 1,839 (12.8) (11.4) (1.4) SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA 2,190 2,197 (0.3) 4.5 (4.8) STELARA 10,361 10,858 (4.6) (3.4) (1.2) TREMFYA 3,670 3,147 16.6 18.1 (1.5) Other Immunology 3 11 (74.1) (74.1) — Total Infectious Diseases 3,396 4,418 (23.1) (22.7) (0.4) COVID-19 VACCINE 198 1,117 (82.4) (82.4) 0.0 EDURANT/rilpivirine 1,272 1,150 10.6 10.6 0.0 PREZISTA/PREZCOBIX/REZOLSTA/SYMTUZA 1,712 1,854 (7.7) (7.1) (0.6) Other Infectious Diseases 214 297 (27.6) (25.0) (2.6) Total Neuroscience 7,115 7,140 (0.4) 1.3 (1.7) CONCERTA/methylphenidate 641 783 (18.1) (15.1) (3.0) INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION/INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA 4,222 4,115 2.6 3.4 (0.8) SPRAVATO 1,077 689 56.4 56.8 (0.4) Other Neuroscience 1,175 1,553 (24.3) (20.7) (3.6) Total Oncology 20,781 17,661 17.7 19.8 (2.1) CARVYKTI 963 500 92.7 92.7 0.0 DARZALEX 11,670 9,744 19.8 22.2 (2.4) ERLEADA 2,999 2,387 25.6 27.3 (1.7) IMBRUVICA 3,038 3,264 (6.9) (5.2) (1.7) TECVAYLI 549 395 38.8 39.8 (1.0) ZYTIGA /abiraterone acetate 631 887 (28.8) (25.0) (3.8) Other Oncology 931 484 92.5 94.3 (1.8) Total Pulmonary Hypertension 4,282 3,815 12.3 14.1 (1.8) OPSUMIT 2,184 1,973 10.7 11.9 (1.2) UPTRAVI 1,817 1,582 14.9 16.1 (1.2) Other Pulmonary Hypertension 281 260 7.9 18.3 (10.4) Total Cardiovascular / Metabolism / Other 3,562 3,671 (3.0) (2.6) (0.4) XARELTO 2,373 2,365 0.3 0.3 — Other 1,189 1,306 (8.9) (7.8) (1.1) Total Innovative Medicine Sales $56,964 54,759 4.0 % 5.7 % (1.7) % 2024 Annual Report 25 Immunology products sales were $17.8 billion in 2024, representing a decrease of 1.2% as compared to the prior year.
Biggest changeIn 2025, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, primarily due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate 10.4%, 12.3% and 7.9% on worldwide, U.S. and international Innovative Medicine segment operational sales, respectively. 24 Major Innovative Medicine therapeutic area sales: (Dollars in Millions) 2025 2024 Total Change Operations Change Currency Change Total Oncology $25,380 $20,781 22.1 % 20.9 % 1.2 % CARVYKTI 1,887 963 95.9 94.3 1.6 DARZALEX 14,351 11,670 23.0 22.0 1.0 ERLEADA 3,574 2,999 19.2 17.2 2.0 IMBRUVICA 2,823 3,038 (7.1) (8.6) 1.5 RYBREVANT/ LAZCLUZE (1) 734 327 * * * TALVEY (2) 463 287 61.3 60.3 1.0 TECVAYLI 670 549 22.1 21.5 0.6 ZYTIGA /abiraterone acetate 502 631 (20.4) (21.2) 0.8 Other Oncology 376 317 18.5 17.5 1.0 Total Immunology 15,728 17,828 (11.8) (12.0) 0.2 REMICADE 1,768 1,605 10.2 10.5 (0.3) SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA 2,668 2,190 21.8 21.7 0.1 STELARA 6,078 10,361 (41.3) (41.5) 0.2 TREMFYA 5,155 3,670 40.5 39.8 0.7 Other Immunology 61 3 * * * Total Neuroscience 7,837 7,115 10.1 9.9 0.2 CAPLYTA (3) 700 — * * — CONCERTA/methylphenidate 584 641 (9.0) (8.6) (0.4) INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION/INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA 3,810 4,222 (9.8) (9.9) 0.1 SPRAVATO 1,696 1,077 57.4 57.0 0.4 Other Neuroscience 1,048 1,175 (10.9) (11.5) 0.6 Total Pulmonary Hypertension 4,437 4,282 3.6 3.2 0.4 OPSUMIT/OPSYNVI (4) 2,325 2,225 4.5 4.0 0.5 UPTRAVI 1,902 1,817 4.7 4.3 0.4 Other Pulmonary Hypertension 209 240 (12.7) (13.0) 0.3 Total Infectious Diseases 3,241 3,396 (4.6) (6.5) 1.9 EDURANT/rilpivirine 1,486 1,272 16.9 12.2 4.7 PREZISTA/PREZCOBIX/REZOLSTA/SYMTUZA 1,579 1,712 (7.7) (8.1) 0.4 Other Infectious Diseases (5) 175 412 (57.5) (57.7) 0.2 Total Cardiovascular / Metabolism / Other 3,778 3,562 6.1 6.0 0.1 XARELTO 2,633 2,373 11.0 11.0 — Other 1,145 1,189 (3.7) (4.0) 0.3 Total Innovative Medicine Sales $60,401 56,964 6.0 % 5.3 % 0.7 % 2025 Annual Report 25 (1) Previously in Other Oncology, Includes the sales of RYBREVANT and RYBREVANT + LAZCLUZE (2) Previously in Other Oncology (3) Acquired with Intra-Cellular Therapies on April 2, 2025 (4) OPSYNVI was previously in Other Pulmonary Hypertension (5) Includes the Covid-19 Vaccine in 2024 * Percentage greater than 100% or not meaningful Oncology products achieved sales of $25.4 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 22.1% as compared to the prior year.
The Company conducts business in virtually all countries of the world with the primary focus on products related to human health and well-being. The Company is organized into two business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. The Innovative Medicine segment is focused on the following therapeutic areas: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cardiovascular and Metabolism.
The Company conducts business in virtually all countries of the world with the primary focus on products related to human health and well-being. The Company is organized into two business segments: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. The Innovative Medicine segment is focused on the following therapeutic areas: Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Pulmonary Hypertension, Infectious Diseases, and Cardiovascular and Metabolism.
(GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires that management make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and other related disclosures. Actual results may or may not differ from these estimates.
The preparation of these financial statements requires that management make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and other related disclosures. Actual results may or may not differ from these estimates.
A 1% (100 basis points) change in spread on the Company’s interest rate sensitive investments would either increase or decrease the unrealized value of cash equivalents and current marketable securities by less than $8.0 million. The Company has access to substantial sources of funds at numerous banks worldwide.
A 1% (100 basis points) change in spread on the Company’s interest rate sensitive investments would either increase or decrease the unrealized value of cash equivalents and current marketable securities by less than $5.0 million. The Company has access to substantial sources of funds at numerous banks worldwide.
Through the Company's expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, the Company is uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. New products introduced within the past five years accounted for approximately 25% of 2024 sales.
Through the Company's expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, the Company is uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. New products introduced within the past five years accounted for approximately 25% of 2025 sales.
Item 7. Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition Organization and business segments Description of the company and business segments Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries (the Company) have approximately 138,100 employees worldwide engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the healthcare field.
Item 7. Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition Organization and business segments Description of the company and business segments Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries (the Company) have approximately 138,200 employees worldwide engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of products in the healthcare field.
This ensures the Company can remain focused on addressing the unmet needs of society every day and invest for an enduring impact, ultimately delivering value to its patients, consumers and healthcare professionals, employees, communities and shareholders. 22 Research & development Acquisitions* (net of cash acquired) Dividends paid per share * Includes business combinations and asset acquisitions Results of operations Analysis of consolidated sales For discussion on results of operations and financial condition pertaining to the fiscal years 2023 and 2022 see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, Item 7.
This ensures the Company can remain focused on addressing the unmet needs of society every day and invest for an enduring impact, ultimately delivering value to its patients, consumers and healthcare professionals, employees, communities and shareholders. 22 Research & development Acquisitions* (net of cash acquired) Dividends paid per share * Includes business combinations and asset acquisitions Results of operations Analysis of consolidated sales For discussion on results of operations and financial condition pertaining to the fiscal years 2024 and 2023 see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, Item 7.
Income Taxes: Income taxes are recorded based on amounts refundable or payable for the current year and include the results of any difference between U.S. GAAP accounting and tax reporting, recorded as deferred tax assets or liabilities. The Company estimates deferred tax assets and liabilities based on enacted tax regulations and rates.
Income Taxes: Income taxes are recorded based on amounts refundable or payable for the current year and include the results of any difference between U.S. GAAP accounting and tax reporting, recorded as deferred tax assets or liabilities. The Company estimates deferred tax assets and liabilities based on enacted tax law and rates.
The decline in Advanced Surgery was primarily due to China volume-based procurement across all platforms and competitive pressures in Energy and Endocutters. This was partially offset by the strength of the portfolio and commercial execution in Biosurgery as well as the strength of new products in Endocutters.
Growth in Advanced Surgery was primarily due to the strength of the portfolio and commercial execution in Biosurgery as well as new products in Endocutters. This was partially offset by China volume-based procurement across all platforms and competitive pressures in Energy and Endocutters.
The Company records accruals for loss contingencies associated with these legal matters when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. As of December 29, 2024, the Company has determined that the liabilities associated with certain litigation matters are probable and can be reasonably estimated.
The Company records accruals for loss contingencies associated with these legal matters when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. As of December 28, 2025, the Company has determined that the liabilities associated with certain litigation matters are probable and can be reasonably estimated.
The pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.3 billion in the fiscal year 2023, of which $40 million was recorded in Restructuring and $279 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, primarily included inventory and instrument charges related to market and product exits.
The pre-tax restructuring expense was $319 million in the fiscal year 2023, of which $40 million was recorded in Restructuring and $279 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, primarily included inventory and instrument charges related to market and product exits.
If the Company decides at a later date to repatriate these earnings to the U.S., the Company would be required to provide for the net tax effects on these amounts. The Company estimates that the tax effect of this repatriation would be approximately $0.5 billion under currently enacted tax laws and regulations and at current currency exchange rates.
If the Company decides at a later date to repatriate these earnings to the U.S., the Company would be required to record the net tax effects on these amounts. The Company estimates that the tax effect of this repatriation would be approximately $0.6 billion under currently enacted tax laws and regulations and at current currency exchange rates.
In 2024, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment worldwide operational sales growth was a positive 1.5% primarily related to the Shockwave acquisition.
In 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment worldwide operational sales growth was a positive 1.1% primarily related to the Shockwave acquisition.
The pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.2 billion in the fiscal year 2024, of which $132 million was recorded in Restructuring and $35 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, primarily included costs related to market and product exits.
The pre-tax restructuring expense was $167 million in the fiscal year 2024, of which $132 million was recorded in Restructuring and $35 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, primarily included costs related to market and product exits.
Products in this segment are distributed directly to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, hospitals and healthcare professionals for prescription use. The MedTech segment includes a broad portfolio of products used in the Orthopaedic, Surgery, Cardiovascular (previously referred to as Interventional Solutions) and Vision fields.
Products in this segment are distributed directly to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, hospitals and healthcare professionals for prescription use. The MedTech segment includes a broad portfolio of products used in the Surgery, Orthopaedic, Cardiovascular and Vision fields.
Other (Income) Expense, Net: Other (income) expense, net is the account where the Company records gains and losses related to the sale and write-down of certain investments in equity securities held by Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc.
This asset is fully impaired. 30 Other (Income) Expense, Net: Other (income) expense, net is the account where the Company records gains and losses related to the sale and write-down of certain investments in equity securities held by Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc.
In 2024, $17.2 billion was invested in research and development reflecting management’s commitment to create life-enhancing innovations and to create value through partnerships that will profoundly impact of health for humanity. Our approximately 138,100 employees are critical drivers of the Company’s success. Employees are empowered and inspired to lead with Our Credo and purpose as guides.
In 2025, $14.7 billion was invested in research and development reflecting management’s commitment to create life-enhancing innovations and to create value through partnerships that will profoundly impact of health for humanity. Our approximately 138,200 employees are critical drivers of the Company’s success. Employees are empowered and inspired to lead with Our Credo and purpose as guides.
The Company has not provided deferred taxes on the undistributed earnings subsequent to January 1, 2018 from certain international subsidiaries where the earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. The Company intends to continue to reinvest these earnings in those international operations.
The Company has not provided deferred taxes on the undistributed earnings on certain international subsidiaries where the earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. The Company intends to continue to reinvest these earnings in those international operations.
These sales changes consisted of the following: Sales increase/(decrease) due to: 2024 2023 Volume 5.9 % 6.8 % Price 0.0 0.6 Currency (1.6) (0.9) Total 4.3 % 6.5 % The net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the worldwide sales growth was a positive impact of 0.5% in 2024 and a positive impact of 1.5% in 2023.
These sales changes consisted of the following: Sales increase/(decrease) due to: 2025 2024 Volume 8.4 % 5.9 % Price (3.1) 0.0 Currency 0.7 (1.6) Total 6.0 % 4.3 % The net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the worldwide sales growth was a positive impact of 1.1% in 2025, primarily related to CAPLYTA and Shockwave and a positive impact of 0.5% in 2024 primarily related to Shockwave.
The sales returns reserve for the total Company has been approximately 1.0% of annual net trade sales during the fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022. Promotional programs, such as product listing allowances are recorded in the same period as related sales and include volume-based sales incentive programs.
The sales returns reserve for the total Company has been approximately 1.0% of annual net trade sales during the fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023. 36 Promotional programs are recorded in the same period as related sales and include volume-based sales incentive programs.
In June 2024, the Company secured a new 364-day Credit Facility of $10 billion, which expires on June 25, 2025. Interest charged on borrowings under the credit line agreement is based on either Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Reference Rate or other applicable market rate as allowed plus applicable margins. Commitment fees under the agreement are not material.
In June 2025, the Company secured a new 364-day Credit Facility of $10 billion, which expires on June 24, 2026. Interest charged on borrowings under the credit line agreement is based on either Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Reference Rate or other applicable market rate as allowed plus applicable margins.
The pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $0.5 billion in the fiscal year 2023, of which $449 million was recorded in Restructuring and $30 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, and included the termination of partnered and non-partnered program costs and asset impairments.
The pre-tax restructuring expense was $479 million in the fiscal year 2023, of which $449 million was recorded in Restructuring and $30 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings included the termination of partnered and non-partnered program costs and asset impairments.
Total debt represented 34.0% of total capital (shareholders’ equity and total debt) in 2024 and 30.0% of total capital in 2023. Shareholders’ equity per share at the end of 2024 was $29.70 compared to $28.57 at year-end 2023. A summary of borrowings can be found in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Total debt represented 37.0% of total capital (shareholders’ equity and total debt) in 2025 and 34.0% of total capital in 2024. Shareholders’ equity per share at the end of 2025 was $33.86 compared to $29.70 at year-end 2024. A summary of borrowings can be found in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Percentages in chart are as a percent to total sales) Cost of products sold and selling, marketing and administrative expenses: Cost of products sold Selling, marketing & administrative (Dollars in billions.
Earnings before provision for taxes (Dollars in billions. Percentages in chart are as a percent to total sales) Cost of products sold and selling, marketing and administrative expenses: Cost of products sold Selling, marketing & administrative (Dollars in billions.
Dollar from the December 29, 2024 market rates would increase the unrealized value of the Company’s forward contracts by $0.2 billion. Conversely, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar from the December 29, 2024 market rates would decrease the unrealized value of the Company’s forward contracts by $0.2 billion.
Dollar from the December 28, 2025 market rates would increase the unrealized value of the Company’s forward contracts by approximately $0.2 billion. Conversely, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar from the December 28, 2025 market rates would decrease the unrealized value of the Company’s forward contracts by approximately $0.3 billion.
The ten-year compound annual growth rates for worldwide, U.S. and international sales were 4.0%, 5.4% and 2.5%, respectively. 2024 Annual Report 23 In 2024, sales by companies in Europe experienced a decline of 1.0% as compared to the prior year, which included an operational decline of 0.6% and a negative currency impact of 0.4%.
The ten-year compound annual growth rates for worldwide, U.S. and international sales were 5.2%, 5.8% and 4.5%, respectively. 2025 Annual Report 23 In 2025, sales by companies in Europe achieved growth of 6.5% as compared to the prior year, which included operational growth of 2.4% and a positive currency impact of 4.1%.
Dollar as compared to all foreign currencies in which the Company had sales, income or expense in 2024 would have increased or decreased the translation of foreign sales by approximately $0.4 billion and net income by approximately $0.1 billion.
A 1% change in the value of the U.S. Dollar as compared to all foreign currencies in which the Company had sales, income or expense in 2025 would have increased or decreased the translation of foreign sales by approximately $0.4 billion and net income by approximately $0.2 billion.
For the proposed talc settlement payments, see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 2024 Annual Report 35 Financing and market risk The Company uses financial instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange rate changes on cash flows.
For talc matters, see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Financing and market risk The Company uses financial instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange rate changes on cash flows.
The total debt balance at the end of 2024 was $36.6 billion with an average debt balance of $33.0 billion as compared to $29.3 billion at the end of 2023 and an average debt balance of $34.5 billion. The higher debt balance was due to the senior unsecured notes issued by the Company in the fiscal second quarter of 2024.
The total debt balance at the end of 2025 was $47.9 billion with an average debt balance of $42.3 billion as compared to $36.6 billion at the end of 2024 and an average debt balance of $33.0 billion. The higher debt balance was due to the senior unsecured notes issued by the Company in the fiscal first quarter of 2025.
In the face of increasing costs, the Company strives to maintain its profit margins through cost reduction programs, productivity improvements and periodic price increases. In July 2023, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen) filed litigation against the U.S.
This did not have a material impact to the Company's results in the period. In the face of increasing costs, the Company strives to maintain its profit margins through cost reduction programs, productivity improvements and periodic price increases. In July 2023, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen) filed litigation against the U.S.
The primary sources and uses of cash that contributed to the $2.2 billion increase were: (Dollars in billions) $21.9 Q4 2023 Cash and cash equivalents balance 24.3 cash generated from operating activities (18.6) net cash used by investing activities (3.1) net cash used by financing activities (0.4) effect of exchange rate and rounding $24.1 Q4 2024 Cash and cash equivalents balance In addition, the Company had $0.4 billion in marketable securities at the end of fiscal year 2024 and $1.1 billion at the end of fiscal year 2023.
The primary sources and uses of cash that contributed to the $4.4 billion decrease were: (Dollars in billions) $24.1 Q4 2024 Cash and cash equivalents balance 24.5 cash generated from operating activities (23.6) net cash used for investing activities (5.5) net cash used for financing activities 0.2 effect of exchange rate and rounding $19.7 Q4 2025 Cash and cash equivalents balance In addition, the Company had $0.4 billion in marketable securities at the end of fiscal year 2025 and $0.4 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024.
Liquidity and capital resources Liquidity & cash flows Cash and cash equivalents were $24.1 billion at the end of 2024 as compared to $21.9 billion at the end of 2023.
Liquidity and capital resources Liquidity & cash flows Cash and cash equivalents were $19.7 billion at the end of 2025 as compared to $24.1 billion at the end of 2024.
In 2023, the Company had three wholesalers distributing products for both segments that represented approximately 18.2%, 15.1% and 14.2% of the total gross revenues. 2024 Sales by geographic region (in billions) 2024 Sales by segment (in billions) Note: values may have been rounded Analysis of sales by business segments Innovative Medicine segment Innovative Medicine segment sales in 2024 were $57.0 billion, an increase of 4.0% from 2023, which included operational growth of 5.7% and a negative currency impact of 1.7%.
In 2024, the Company had three wholesalers distributing products for both segments that represented approximately 20.5%, 15.6% and 12.3% of the total gross revenues. 2025 Sales by geographic region (in billions) 2025 Sales by segment (in billions) Note: values may have been rounded *operational excludes the effect of translational currency Analysis of sales by business segments Innovative Medicine segment Innovative Medicine segment sales in 2025 were $60.4 billion, an increase of 6.0% from 2024, which included operational growth of 5.3% and a positive currency impact of 0.7%.
U.S. sales were $16.3 billion, an increase of 6.9% as compared to the prior year. International sales were $15.5 billion, an increase of 2.6% as compared to the prior year, which included operational growth of 5.4% and a negative currency impact of 2.8%.
U.S. sales were $17.4 billion, an increase of 6.6% as compared to the prior year. International sales were $16.4 billion, an increase of 5.5% as compared to the prior year, which included operational growth of 4.1% and a positive currency impact of 1.4%.
Competition exists in all product lines without regard to the number and size of the competing companies involved. Competition in research, involving the development and the improvement of new and existing products and processes, is particularly significant.
In all of its product lines, the Company competes with other companies both locally and globally, throughout the world. Competition exists in all product lines without regard to the number and size of the competing companies involved. Competition in research, involving the development and the improvement of new and existing products and processes, is particularly significant.
Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region experienced a decline of 1.2% as compared to the prior year, including operational growth of 2.3% offset by a negative currency impact of 3.5%. In 2024, the Company utilized three wholesalers distributing products for both segments that represented approximately 20.5%, 15.6% and 12.3% of the total gross revenues.
Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region achieved growth of 3.2% as compared to the prior year, including operational growth of 3.1% and a positive currency impact of 0.1%. In 2025, the Company utilized three wholesalers distributing products for both segments that represented approximately 21.8%, 15.5% and 11.1% of the total gross revenues.
The impact of the IRA on our business and the broader pharmaceutical industry remains uncertain, as litigation filed by Janssen and other pharmaceutical companies remains ongoing and while CMS has publicly announced the maximum fair price for each of the selected drugs, implementation of the program is still in progress.
While the impact of the IRA on our business and the broader pharmaceutical industry remains uncertain, as litigation filed by Janssen and other pharmaceutical companies remains ongoing, CMS has publicly announced the maximum fair price for each of the selected drugs and has recently begun implementing the program. In December 2025, Janssen sought review by the U.S.
Common stock The Company’s Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol JNJ. As of February 6, 2025, there were 114,147 record holders of Common Stock of the Company.
Common stock The Company’s Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol JNJ. As of February 4, 2026, there were 108,358 record holders of Common Stock of the Company.
The Company anticipates that operating cash flows, the ability to raise funds from external sources, borrowing capacity from existing committed credit facilities and access to the commercial paper markets will continue to provide sufficient resources to fund operating needs, including the Company's remaining balance to be paid on the agreement to settle opioid litigation for approximately $1.5 billion and the approximately $11.6 billion ($13.5 billion nominal) reserve for talc matters (See Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details).
The Company anticipates that operating cash flows, the ability to raise funds from external sources, borrowing capacity from existing committed credit facilities and access to the commercial paper markets will continue to provide sufficient resources to fund operating needs, including the Company’s reserve balance of approximately $3.4 billion related to talc matters, $2.0 billion related to the current portion of Corporate bonds due and the remaining 34 approximately $1.1 billion to settle opioid litigation (See Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details).
These products are distributed to wholesalers, hospitals and retailers, and used principally in the professional fields by physicians, nurses, hospitals, eye care professionals and clinics.
These products are distributed to wholesalers, hospitals and retailers, and used principally in the professional fields by physicians, nurses, hospitals, eye care professionals and clinics. In October 2025, the Company announced its intention to separate its Orthopaedics business.
Cash flow from operations of $24.3 billion was the result of: (Dollars In billions) $14.1 Net Earnings 8.4 non-cash expenses and other adjustments primarily for depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, asset write-downs and charges for acquired in-process research and development assets partially offset by net gain on sale of assets/businesses and the deferred tax provision 1.7 a decrease in other current and non-current assets 1.6 an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1.5) an increase in accounts receivable and inventories $24.3 Cash flow from operations 2024 Annual Report 33 Cash flow used for investing activities of $18.6 billion was primarily due to: (Dollars in billions) $(4.4) additions to property, plant and equipment (15.1) acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0.7 proceeds from the disposal of assets/businesses, net (1.8) acquired in-process research and development assets 0.7 net sales of investments 1.5 credit support agreements activity, net (0.2) other (including capitalized licenses and milestones) $(18.6) Net cash used for investing activities Cash flow used for financing activities of $3.1 billion was primarily due to: (Dollars in billions) $(11.8) dividends to shareholders (2.4) repurchase of common stock 11.0 net proceeds from short and long-term debt 0.8 proceeds from stock options exercised/employee withholding tax on stock awards, net 0.3 credit support agreements activity, net (1.0) settlement of convertible debt acquired from Shockwave $(3.1) Net cash used for financing activities The following table summarizes cash taxes paid net of refunds: (Dollars in Millions) 2024 2023 2022 U.S.
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details on cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. 2025 Annual Report 33 Cash flow from operations of $24.5 billion was the result of: (Dollars In billions) $26.8 Net Earnings 10.4 non-cash expenses and other adjustments primarily for depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, asset write-downs, charges for acquired in-process research and development and deferred tax provision partially offset by net gain on sale of assets/businesses (6.2) an increase in other current and non-current assets (5.7) a decrease in other current and non-current liabilities 2.4 an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3.2) an increase in accounts receivable and inventories $24.5 Cash flow from operations Cash flow used for investing activities of $23.6 billion was primarily due to: (Dollars in billions) $(4.8) additions to property, plant and equipment (17.5) acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0.7 proceeds from the disposal of assets/businesses, net (0.4) acquired in-process research and development /related milestones 0.7 net sales of investments (2.1) credit support agreements activity, net (0.2) other (including capitalized licenses and milestones) $(23.6) Net cash used for investing activities Cash flow used for financing activities of $5.5 billion was primarily due to: (Dollars in billions) $(12.4) dividends to shareholders (6.0) repurchase of common stock 9.6 net proceeds from short and long-term debt 3.4 proceeds from stock options exercised/employee withholding tax on stock awards, net (0.2) credit support agreements activity, net 0.1 other and rounding $(5.5) Net cash used for financing activities As of December 28, 2025, the Company's notes payable and long-term debt was in excess of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
As of December 29, 2024, the net debt position was $12.1 billion as compared to the prior year of $6.4 billion. The debt balance at the end of 2024 was $36.6 billion as compared to $29.3 billion in 2023. In the fiscal second quarter of 2024, the Company issued senior unsecured notes for a total of $6.7 billion.
As of December 28, 2025, the net debt position was $27.8 billion as compared to the prior year of $12.1 billion. The debt balance at the end of 2025 was $47.9 billion as compared to $36.6 billion in 2024. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company issued senior unsecured notes for a total of $9.2 billion.
FDA or otherwise challenged the coverage and/or validity of the Company's patents, seeking to market generic or biosimilar forms of many of the Company’s key pharmaceutical products prior to expiration of the applicable patents covering those products.
Firms have filed Abbreviated New Drug Applications or Biosimilar Biological Product Applications with the U.S. FDA or otherwise challenged the coverage and/or validity of the Company's patents, seeking to market generic or biosimilar forms of many of the Company’s key pharmaceutical products prior to expiration of the applicable patents covering those products.
In addition to accruals in the self insurance program, claims that exceed the insurance coverage are accrued when losses are probable and amounts can be reasonably estimated. The Company follows the provisions of U.S. GAAP when recording litigation related contingencies.
In addition to accruals in the self insurance program, claims that exceed the insurance coverage are accrued when losses are probable and amounts can be reasonably estimated.
Selling, Marketing and Administrative expense: Selling, Marketing and Administrative Expenses increased as a percent to sales driven by: • Increased commercial investment in the Innovative Medicine business partially offset by • Optimization efforts related to the residual costs associated with the Kenvue separation Research and Development expense: Research and development expense by segment of business was as follows: 2024 2023 (Dollars in Millions) Amount % of Sales* Amount % of Sales* Innovative Medicine $13,529 23.8 % $11,963 21.8 % MedTech 3,703 11.6 3,122 10.3 Total research and development expense $17,232 19.4 % $15,085 17.7 % Percent increase/(decrease) over the prior year 14.2 % 6.7 % *As a percent to segment sales Research and development activities represent a significant part of the Company's business.
Selling, Marketing and Administrative expense: Selling, Marketing and Administrative Expenses decreased as a percent to sales driven by: • Corporate administrative expense rationalization • Planned leverage in the Innovative Medicine business partially offset by • Increased investment related to the acquisition of Intra-Cellular (CAPLYTA) Research and Development expense: Research and development expense by segment of business was as follows: 2025 2024 (Dollars in Millions) Amount % of Sales* Amount % of Sales* Innovative Medicine $11,827 19.6 % $13,529 23.8 % MedTech 2,838 8.4 3,703 11.6 Total research and development expense $14,665 15.6 % $17,232 19.4 % Percent increase/(decrease) over the prior year (14.9 %) 14.2 % *As a percent to segment sales Research and development activities represent a significant part of the Company's business.
Research and Development increased as a percent to sales primarily driven by: • Acquired in-process research & development expense of $1.25 billion to secure the global rights to the NM26 bispecific antibody (Yellow Jersey acquisition) and pipeline advancement in the Innovative Medicine business • Acquired in-process research & development expense of $0.5 billion from the V-Wave acquisition in the MedTech business In-Process Research and Development Impairments (IPR&D): In the fiscal year 2024, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $0.2 billion associated with the M710 (biosimilar) asset acquired as part of the acquisition of Momenta Pharmaceuticals in 2020.
Research and Development decreased as a percent to sales primarily driven by: • Acquired in-process research & development expense of $1.25 billion to secure the global rights to the NM26 bispecific antibody (Yellow Jersey acquisition) in the Innovative Medicine business in 2024 • Acquired in-process research & development expense of $0.5 billion from the V-Wave acquisition and a Laminar milestone of $0.3 billion in the MedTech business in 2024 • Leverage resulting from investment prioritization in the Innovative Medicine business In-Process Research and Development Impairments (IPR&D): In the fiscal year 2025, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $0.1 billion primarily related to a non-strategic asset acquired with Abiomed in 2022.
Several EU and non-EU countries have enacted Pillar Two legislation with an initial effective date of January 1, 2024, with other aspects of the law effective in 2025 or later. In the fiscal year 2024, the net impact of Pillar Two legislation was less than 1.0% to the Company’s effective tax rate.
Several EU and non-EU countries have enacted Pillar Two legislation with an initial effective date of January 1, 2024, with other aspects of the law effective in 2025 or later. While countries continue to enact new provisions or issue new regulations this could have an impact to the Company’s effective tax rate.
The pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $0.1 billion in the fiscal year 2024 was recorded in Restructuring on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, and included the termination of partnered and non-partnered development program costs, asset impairments and asset divestments.
This resulted in the exit of certain programs within therapeutic areas. The pre-tax restructuring charge of $102 million in the fiscal year 2024 was recorded in Restructuring on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, and included the termination of partnered and non-partnered development program costs, asset impairments and asset divestments.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets: The Company assesses changes, both qualitatively and quantitatively, in economic conditions and makes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows in evaluating the value of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets.
See Notes 1 and 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding product liability and legal proceedings. 38 Long-Lived and Intangible Assets: The Company assesses changes, both qualitatively and quantitatively, in economic conditions and makes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows in evaluating the value of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets.
Income before tax by segment Income (loss) before tax by segment of business were as follows: Income Before Tax Segment Sales Percent of Segment Sales (Dollars in Millions) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 Innovative Medicine $18,919 18,246 56,964 54,759 33.2 % 33.3 MedTech 3,740 4,669 31,857 30,400 11.7 15.4 Segment earnings before tax (1) 22,659 22,915 88,821 85,159 25.5 26.9 Less: Expenses not allocated to segments (2) 5,972 7,853 Worldwide income before tax $16,687 15,062 88,821 85,159 18.8 % 17.7 (1) See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details.
Income before tax by segment Income before tax by segment of business was as follows: Income Before Tax Segment Sales Percent of Segment Sales (Dollars in Millions) 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 Innovative Medicine $ 22,266 18,919 60,401 56,964 36.9 % 33.2 MedTech 4,113 3,740 33,792 31,857 12.2 11.7 Segment earnings before tax (1) 26,379 22,659 94,193 88,821 28.0 25.5 (Income) Expenses not allocated to segments (2) (6,202) 5,972 Worldwide income before tax $ 32,581 16,687 94,193 88,821 34.6 % 18.8 (1) See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details.
The net proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Shockwave acquisition which closed on May 31, 2024 and for general corporate purposes.
The net proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. acquisition which closed on April 2, 2025 and for general corporate purposes.
In fiscal 2024, the net impact of the Covid-19 Vaccine on the European regions change in operational sales was a negative 4.7%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., achieved growth of 3.6% as compared to the prior year, which included operational growth of 20.4%, and a negative currency impact of 16.8%.
Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., achieved growth of 3.4% as compared to the prior year, which included operational growth of 8.4%, and a negative currency impact of 5.0%.
This policy impacts contract pharmacy transactions involving non-grantee 340B covered entities for most of the Company’s drugs, subject to multiple exceptions. Both grantee and non-grantee covered entities can maintain certain contract pharmacy arrangements under policy exceptions.
The Company maintains a policy that no end customer will be permitted direct delivery of product to a location other than the billing location. This policy impacts contract pharmacy transactions involving non-grantee 340B covered entities for most of the Company’s drugs, subject to multiple exceptions. Both grantee and non-grantee covered entities can maintain certain contract pharmacy arrangements under policy exceptions.
In the Company's opinion, based on its examination of these matters, its experience to date and discussions with counsel, the ultimate outcome of legal proceedings, net of liabilities accrued in the Company's balance sheet, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position.
To the extent adverse awards, judgments or verdicts have been rendered against the Company, the Company does not record an accrual until a loss is determined to be probable and can be reasonably estimated. 40 In the Company's opinion, based on its examination of these matters, its experience to date and discussions with counsel, the ultimate outcome of legal proceedings, net of liabilities accrued in the Company's balance sheet, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position.
Sales of CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) were driven by continued share gains, capacity expansion and manufacturing efficiencies. Additionally, sales from the ongoing launches of TECVAYLI (teclistamab-cqyv), TALVEY (talquetamab-tgvs) and RYBREVANT (amivantamab), included in Other Oncology, contributed to the growth. Growth was partially offset by ZYTIGA (abiraterone acetate) due to loss of exclusivity and IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) due to global competitive pressures.
Additionally, sales from the ongoing launches and share gains of TECVAYLI (teclistamab-cqyv), TALVEY (talquetamab-tgvs) and RYBREVANT (amivantamab)/LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) contributed to the growth. Growth was partially offset by ZYTIGA (abiraterone acetate) due to loss of exclusivity and IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) due to competitive pressures and the impact of Medicare Part D redesign.
Sales by U.S. companies were $50.3 billion in 2024 and $46.4 billion in 2023. This represents increases of 8.3% in 2024 and 10.6% in 2023. In the fiscal 2024, acquisitions and divestitures had a net positive impact of 0.7% on the U.S. operational sales growth. Sales by international companies were $38.5 billion in 2024 and $38.7 billion in 2023.
Sales by U.S. companies were $53.8 billion in 2025 and $50.3 billion in 2024. This represents increases of 6.9% in 2025 and 8.3% in 2024. In the fiscal year 2025, acquisitions and divestitures had a net positive impact of 2.0% on the U.S. sales growth primarily related to CAPLYTA and Shockwave.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $24.5 billion at the end of 2024, and averaged $23.7 billion as compared to the cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities total of $22.9 billion and $22.6 billion average balance in 2023.
Interest expense was higher as compared to the prior year due to a higher average debt balance. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $20.1 billion at the end of 2025, and averaged $22.3 billion as compared to the cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities total of $24.5 billion and $23.7 billion average balance in 2024.
Total project costs of approximately $0.6 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced. The program was completed in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024. 32 In the fiscal year 2023, the Company initiated a restructuring program of its Orthopaedics franchise within the MedTech segment to streamline operations by exiting certain markets, product lines and distribution network arrangements.
In fiscal 2023, the Company initiated a restructuring program of its Orthopaedics franchise within its MedTech segment to streamline operations by exiting certain markets, product lines and distribution network arrangements.
U.S. sales were $34.0 billion, an increase of 9.0%. International sales were $23.0 billion, a decrease of 2.5%, which included operational growth of 1.3% offset by a negative currency impact of 3.8%. In 2024, acquisitions and divestitures had a net negative impact of 0.1% on the operational sales growth of the worldwide Innovative Medicine segment.
U.S. sales were $36.3 billion, an increase of 7.0%. International sales were $24.1 billion, an increase of 4.6%, which included operational growth of 2.9% and a positive currency impact of 1.7%. In 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the worldwide Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a positive 1.2%, related to CAPLYTA.
As a percent to sales, consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income was 18.8% and 17.7%, in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Earnings before provision for taxes (Dollars in billions.
Analysis of consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income was $32.6 billion and $16.7 billion for the years 2025 and 2024, respectively. As a percent to sales, consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income was 34.6% and 18.8%, in 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(2) Includes prior period adjustments 38 MedTech segment (Dollars in Millions) Balance at Beginning of Period Accruals Payments/ Credits Balance at End of Period 2024 Accrued rebates (1) $1,455 5,955 (5,986) 1,424 Accrued returns 125 543 (550) 118 Accrued promotions 25 62 (65) 22 Subtotal $1,605 6,560 (6,601) 1,564 Reserve for doubtful accounts 133 31 (38) 126 Reserve for cash discounts 5 92 (91) 6 Total $1,743 6,683 (6,730) 1,696 2023 Accrued rebates (1) $1,470 6,241 (6,256) 1,455 Accrued returns 134 555 (564) 125 Accrued promotions 43 74 (92) 25 Subtotal $1,647 6,870 (6,912) 1,605 Reserve for doubtful accounts 125 33 (25) 133 Reserve for cash discounts 9 96 (100) 5 Total $1,781 6,999 (7,037) 1,743 (1) Includes reserve for customer rebates of $704 million at December 29, 2024 and $740 million at December 31, 2023, recorded as a contra asset.
(2) Includes adjustments to revenue recognized as a result of changes in estimates for prior year transactions 2025 Annual Report 37 MedTech segment (Dollars in Millions) Balance at Beginning of Period Accruals Payments/ Credits Balance at End of Period 2025 Accrued rebates (1) $1,424 6,446 (6,377) 1,493 Accrued returns 118 548 (538) 128 Accrued promotions 22 88 (86) 24 Subtotal $1,564 7,082 (7,001) 1,645 Reserve for doubtful accounts 126 33 (14) 145 Reserve for cash discounts 6 89 (88) 7 Total $1,696 7,204 (7,103) 1,797 2024 Accrued rebates (1) $1,455 5,955 (5,986) 1,424 Accrued returns 125 543 (550) 118 Accrued promotions 25 62 (65) 22 Subtotal $1,605 6,560 (6,601) 1,564 Reserve for doubtful accounts 133 31 (38) 126 Reserve for cash discounts 5 92 (91) 6 Total $1,743 6,683 (6,730) 1,696 (1) Includes reserve for customer rebates of $767 million at December 28, 2025 and $704 million at December 29, 2024, recorded as a contra asset.
Innovative Medicine segment (Dollars in Millions) Balance at Beginning of Period Accruals Payments/ Credits (2) Balance at End of Period 2024 Accrued rebates (1) $14,661 52,786 (51,667) 15,780 Accrued returns 634 845 (355) 1,124 Accrued promotions 6 3 (6) 3 Subtotal $15,301 53,634 (52,028) 16,907 Reserve for doubtful accounts 33 14 (6) 41 Reserve for cash discounts 111 1,493 (1,495) 109 Total $15,445 55,141 (53,529) 17,057 2023 Accrued rebates (1) $12,289 47,523 (45,151) 14,661 Accrued returns 649 332 (347) 634 Accrued promotions 1 12 (7) 6 Subtotal $12,939 47,867 (45,505) 15,301 Reserve for doubtful accounts 44 0 (11) 33 Reserve for cash discounts 110 1,386 (1,385) 111 Total $13,093 49,253 (46,901) 15,445 (1) Includes reserve for customer rebates of $187 million at December 29, 2024 and $165 million at December 31, 2023, recorded as a contra asset.
Innovative Medicine segment (Dollars in Millions) Balance at Beginning of Period Accruals Payments/ Credits (2) Balance at End of Period 2025 Accrued rebates (1) $15,780 56,819 (55,071) 17,528 Accrued returns 1,124 197 (341) 980 Accrued promotions 3 1 (4) 0 Subtotal $16,907 57,017 (55,416) 18,508 Reserve for doubtful accounts 41 0 (3) 38 Reserve for cash discounts 109 1,314 (1,300) 123 Total $17,057 58,331 (56,719) 18,669 2024 Accrued rebates (1) $14,661 52,786 (51,667) 15,780 Accrued returns 634 845 (355) 1,124 Accrued promotions 6 3 (6) 3 Subtotal $15,301 53,634 (52,028) 16,907 Reserve for doubtful accounts 33 14 (6) 41 Reserve for cash discounts 111 1,493 (1,495) 109 Total $15,445 55,141 (53,529) 17,057 (1) Includes reserve for customer rebates of $262 million at December 28, 2025 and $187 million at December 29, 2024, recorded as a contra asset.
Major MedTech franchise sales: (Dollars in Millions) 2024 2023 Total Change Operations Change Currency Change Surgery $9,845 10,037 (1.9) % 0.1 % (2.0) % Advanced 4,488 4,671 (3.9) (2.0) (1.9) General 5,358 5,366 (0.2) 2.0 (2.2) Orthopaedics 9,158 8,942 2.4 3.0 (0.6) Hips 1,638 1,560 5.0 5.6 (0.6) Knees 1,545 1,456 6.1 6.5 (0.4) Trauma 3,049 2,979 2.3 2.9 (0.6) Spine, Sports & Other 2,926 2,947 (0.7) (0.1) (0.6) Cardiovascular (1) 7,707 6,350 21.4 22.8 (1.4) Electrophysiology 5,267 4,688 12.3 14.0 (1.7) Abiomed 1,496 1,306 14.5 14.9 (0.4) Shockwave (2) 564 — * * — Other Cardiovascular 380 356 6.9 8.4 (1.5) Vision 5,146 5,072 1.5 3.0 (1.5) Contact Lenses/Other 3,733 3,702 0.8 2.6 (1.8) Surgical 1,413 1,370 3.2 4.3 (1.1) Total MedTech Sales $31,857 30,400 4.8 % 6.2 % (1.4) % (1) Previously referred to as Interventional Solutions (2) Acquired on May 31, 2024 * Percentage greater than 100% or not meaningful The Surgery franchise sales were $9.8 billion in 2024, representing a decrease of 1.9% from 2023.
Major MedTech franchise sales: (Dollars in Millions) 2025 2024 Total Change Operations Change Currency Change Surgery $10,137 9,845 3.0 % 2.5 % 0.5 % Advanced 4,577 4,488 2.0 1.5 0.5 General 5,560 5,358 3.8 3.3 0.5 Orthopaedics 9,258 9,158 1.1 0.3 0.8 Hips 1,674 1,638 2.1 1.4 0.7 Knees 1,587 1,545 2.7 2.0 0.7 Trauma 3,146 3,049 3.2 2.4 0.8 Spine, Sports & Other 2,852 2,926 (2.5) (3.5) 1.0 Cardiovascular 8,928 7,707 15.8 15.2 0.6 Electrophysiology 5,634 5,267 7.0 6.4 0.6 Abiomed 1,751 1,496 17.1 16.2 0.9 Shockwave (1) 1,146 564 * * * Other Cardiovascular 397 380 4.3 3.8 0.5 Vision 5,468 5,146 6.3 5.3 1.0 Contact Lenses/Other 3,910 3,733 4.8 3.6 1.2 Surgical 1,558 1,413 10.2 9.9 0.3 Total MedTech Sales $33,792 31,857 6.1 % 5.4 % 0.7 % (1) Acquired on May 31, 2024 * Percentage greater than 100% or not meaningful The Surgery franchise achieved sales of $10.1 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 3.0% from 2024.
Within the strategic parameters provided by the Executive Committee, senior management groups at U.S. and international operating companies are each responsible for their own strategic plans and the day-to-day operations of those companies. In all of its product lines, the Company competes with other companies both locally and globally, throughout the world.
The Executive Committee is Johnson & Johnson’s senior leadership team responsible for setting the strategy and priorities of the Company and driving accountability at all levels. Within the strategic parameters provided by the Executive Committee, senior management groups at U.S. and international operating companies are each responsible for their own strategic plans and the day-to-day operations of those companies.
Percentages in chart are as a percent to total sales) 2024 Annual Report 29 Cost of products sold: Cost of products sold decreased as a percent to sales driven by: • Lower one-time COVID-19 vaccine supply network related exit costs in 2024 ($0 in 2024 versus $0.2 billion 2023) in the Innovative Medicine business • Prior year restructuring related excess inventory costs in the MedTech business partially offset by • The fair value Inventory step-up of $0.4 billion related to the business combination accounting associated with Shockwave The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold was $4.5 billion for both fiscal years 2024 and 2023.
Percentages in chart are as a percent to total sales) 2025 Annual Report 29 Cost of products sold: Cost of products sold increased as a percent to sales driven by: • Unfavorable product mix driven by the decline of STELARA sales and unfavorable transactional currency in the Innovative Medicine business • Tariffs, unfavorable transactional currency and macroeconomic factors in the MedTech business partially offset by • Non-recurring, acquisition related fair value Inventory step-up of $0.1 billion in 2025 versus $0.4 billion in 2024 related to the business combination accounting associated with the Shockwave acquisition in the MedTech business The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold was $4.6 billion in fiscal 2025 and $4.5 billion in fiscal 2024.
In response to these concerns, the Company has a long-standing policy of pricing products responsibly. For the period 2014 - 2024, in the U.S., the weighted average compound annual growth rate of the Company’s net price increases for healthcare products (prescription and over-the-counter drugs, hospital and professional products) was below the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI).
For the period 2015 - 2025, in the U.S., the weighted average compound annual growth rate of the Company’s net price increases for healthcare products (prescription and over-the-counter drugs, hospital and professional products) was below the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Company operates in certain countries where the economic conditions continue to present significant challenges.
Growth in General Surgery was primarily driven by technology penetration and benefits from the differentiated Wound Closure portfolio as well as increased procedure volume. This growth was offset by the negative impact of currency and the Acclarent divestiture. The Orthopaedics franchise sales were $9.2 billion in 2024, representing an increase of 2.4% from 2023.
Growth in General Surgery was primarily driven by technology penetration and upgrades within the differentiated Wound Closure portfolio. This growth was partially offset by the impact from divestitures. The Orthopaedics franchise achieved sales of $9.3 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 1.1% from 2024.
Total project costs of approximately $0.5 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced. See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details related to the restructuring programs. Provision for Taxes on Income: The worldwide effective income tax rate from continuing operations was 15.7% in 2024 and 11.5% in 2023.
Total project costs of approximately $0.6 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced and the program was completed in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024. See Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details related to the restructuring programs.
On January 2, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $1.24 per share, payable on March 4, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025. 36 Other information Critical accounting policies and estimates Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based on the Company’s consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.
Other information Critical accounting policies and estimates Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based on the Company’s consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP).
The growth in Hips reflects continued strength of the portfolio primarily in the Anterior approach, and global procedure growth. The growth in Knees was primarily driven by the ATTUNE portfolio, pull through related to the VELYS Robotic assisted solution and global procedure growth. Growth in Trauma was driven by the adoption of recently launched products.
The growth in Knees was primarily driven by the ATTUNE portfolio, pull through related to the VELYS Robotic assisted solution. Growth in Trauma was driven by the adoption of recently launched products and commercial execution. The decline in Spine, Sports & Other was primarily driven by competitive pressures and price pressures in the U.S.
Management's discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition. Prior periods disclosed herein were recast to reflect the continuing operations of the Company. In 2024, worldwide sales increased 4.3% to $88.8 billion as compared to an increase of 6.5% in 2023.
Management's discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition. In 2025, worldwide sales increased 6.0% to $94.2 billion as compared to an increase of 4.3% in 2024.
New accounting pronouncements Refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of December 29, 2024. 40 Economic and market factors The Company is aware that its products are used in an environment where, for more than a decade, policymakers, consumers and businesses have expressed concerns about the rising cost of healthcare.
Economic and market factors The Company is aware that its products are used in an environment where, for more than a decade, policymakers, consumers and businesses have expressed concerns about the rising cost of healthcare. In response to these concerns, the Company has a long-standing policy of pricing products responsibly.
This represents a decrease of 0.5% in 2024 and an increase of 1.9% in 2023. In fiscal 2024, acquisitions and divestitures had a net positive impact of 0.2% on the international operational sales growth. In fiscal 2024, the impact of the Covid-19 Vaccine sales decline on the international operational sales was a negative 2.6%.
Sales by international companies were $40.4 billion in 2025 and $38.5 billion in 2024. This represents an increase of 5.0% in 2025, and a decrease of 0.5% in 2024. In fiscal 2025, acquisitions and divestitures had a net positive impact of 0.1% on the international operational* sales growth, primarily related to Shockwave.
(3) The fiscal year 2024 includes the loss of $0.4 billion on the completion of the debt for equity exchange of the retained stake in Kenvue.
The fiscal year 2024 includes charges of approximately $5.1 billion for talc matters (See Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details). (2) The fiscal year 2024 includes the loss of $0.4 billion on the completion of the debt for equity exchange of the retained stake in Kenvue.
Future changes in tax laws and rates may affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company has unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions. The Company follows U.S. GAAP, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.
Future changes in tax laws and rates may affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. The Company records unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions. The Company follows U.S.
The Company has accounted for operations in Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey and Egypt (beginning in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024) as highly inflationary, as the prior three-year cumulative inflation rate surpassed 100%. This did not have a material impact to the Company's results in the period.
The Company continues to monitor these situations and take appropriate actions. Inflation rates continue to have an effect on worldwide economies and, consequently, on the way companies operate. The Company has accounted for operations in Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey and Egypt (beginning in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024) as highly inflationary, as the prior three-year cumulative inflation rate surpassed 100%.
Reasonably likely changes to assumptions used to calculate the accruals for rebates, returns and promotions are not anticipated to have a material effect on the financial statements.
Upfront fees received as part of these arrangements are generally deferred and recognized over the performance period. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures on collaborations. Reasonably likely changes to assumptions used to calculate the accruals for rebates, returns and promotions are not anticipated to have a material effect on the financial statements.
The Company faces various worldwide healthcare changes that may continue to result in pricing pressures that include healthcare cost containment and government legislation relating to sales, promotions, pricing and reimbursement of healthcare products. 2024 Annual Report 41 Changes in the behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of healthcare products and services, including delaying medical procedures, rationing prescription medications, reducing the frequency of physician visits and foregoing healthcare insurance coverage may continue to impact the Company’s businesses.
Changes in the behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of healthcare products and services, including delaying medical procedures, rationing prescription medications, reducing the frequency of physician visits and foregoing healthcare insurance coverage may continue to impact the Company’s businesses. The Company also operates in an environment increasingly hostile to intellectual property rights.
The Company currently discloses the impact of changes to assumptions in the quarterly or annual filing in which there is a material financial statement impact. 2024 Annual Report 37 Below are tables that show the progression of accrued rebates, returns, promotions, reserve for doubtful accounts and reserve for cash discounts by segment of business for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Below are tables that show the progression of accrued rebates, returns, promotions, reserve for doubtful accounts and reserve for cash discounts by segment of business for the fiscal years ended December 28, 2025 and December 29, 2024.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a U.S. federal government program requiring drug manufacturers to provide significant discounts on covered outpatient drugs to covered entities. 26 During 2024, the Company advanced its pipeline with several regulatory submissions and approvals for new drugs and additional indications for existing drugs as follows: Product Name (Chemical Name) Indication US Approval EU Approval US Filing EU Filing BALVERSA (erdafitinib) Treatment of Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma and Selected Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Gene Alterations (THOR) • • CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) Treatment for Relapsed and Refactor multiple myeloma with 1-3 PL (CARTITUDE-4) • • DARZALEX (daratumumab) Treatment for frontline multiple myeloma transplant eligible (PERSEUS) • • DARZALEX (daratumumab) Treatment for frontline multiple myeloma transplant ineligible (CEPHEUS) • • DARZALEX (daratumumab) Treatment as subcutaneous monotherapy for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (AQUILA) • • EDURANT (rilpivirine) Treatment for pediatric patients (2-12 years old) with HIV • • IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) Treatment for frontline MCL (Triangle) • nipocalimab Treatment for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis • • OPSUMIT (macitentan) Treatment for pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension (TOMORROW) • • OPSYNVI (macitentan/tadalafil STCT) Treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension • • REKAMBYS Treatment for Adolescents HIV • RYBREVANT (amivantamab) In Combination with Chemotherapy for the First-Line Treatment of Adult Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Activating EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations (PAPILLON) • • RYBREVANT (amivantamab) Treatment for subcutaneous (PALOMA-3) • • RYBREVANT / LAZCLUZE Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (MARIPOSA) • • RYBREVANT Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 2L (MARIPOSA-2) • • SIMPONI (golimumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis • • SPRAVATO (esketamine) monotherapy Treatment of Patients with Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD4005) • STELARA (ustekinumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Crohn's Disease • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis (QUASAR) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Subcutaneous Induction for treatment of patients with Ulcerative Colitis (ASTRO) • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Subcutaneous Induction for treatment of patients with Crohn's Disease (GRAVITI) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Crohn's Disease (GALAXI) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Psoriasis • UPTRAVI (selexipag) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (SALTO) • 2024 Annual Report 27 MedTech segment The MedTech segment sales in 2024 were $31.9 billion, an increase of 4.8% from 2023, which included operational growth of 6.2% and a negative currency impact of 1.4%.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a U.S. federal government program requiring drug manufacturers to provide significant discounts on covered outpatient drugs to covered entities. 26 During 2025, the Company advanced its pipeline with several regulatory submissions and approvals for new drugs and additional indications for existing drugs as follows: Product Name (Chemical Name) Indication US Approval EU Approval US Filing EU Filing AKEEGA (niraparib/abiraterone) Treatment of patients with M1 Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (AMPLITUDE) • • CAPLYTA (lumateperone) Adjunctive treatment for Major Depressive Disorder • DARZALEX (daratumumab) Treatment for frontline multiple myeloma transplant ineligible (CEPHEUS) • • DARZALEX (daratumumab) Treatment as subcutaneous monotherapy for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (AQUILA) • • ICOTYDE (icotrokinra) Treatment for Psoriasis (ICONIC) • • INLEXZO (gemcitabine intravesical system) Treatment for non muscle invasive bladder cancer (SunRISe-1) • IMAAVY (nipocalimab) Treatment for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (Vivacity MG3) • • IMAAVY (nipocalimab) Treatment for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Pediatrics (VIBRANCE MG) • IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) Treatment for frontline MCL (Triangle) • RYBREVANT (amivantamab) Treatment for subcutaneous (PALOMA-3) • • SIMPONI (golimumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (PURSUIT 2) • • SPRAVATO (esketamine) Treatment of Patients with Treatment Resistant Depression monotherapy (TRD4005) • STELARA (ustekinumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Crohn's Disease • • STELARA (ustekinumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (UNIFI JR) • • TECVAYLI (teclistamab) Multiple Myeloma 1-3PLs (MajesTEC-3) • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis (QUASAR) • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Subcutaneous Induction for treatment of patients with Ulcerative Colitis (ASTRO) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Subcutaneous Induction for treatment of patients with Crohn's Disease (GRAVITI) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Crohn's Disease (GALAXI) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Psoriasis (PROTOSTAR) • • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of patients with Psoriatic Arthritis Structural Damage (APEX) • TREMFYA (guselkumab) Treatment of Patients with Pediatric Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis • 2025 Annual Report 27 MedTech segment The MedTech segment sales in 2025 were $33.8 billion, an increase of 6.1% from 2024, which included operational growth of 5.4% and a positive currency impact of 0.7%.