JOHNSON & JOHNSON
For the period ended Jun 29, 2025. Filed Jul 24, 2025.
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Jun 29, 2025 · Filed Jul 24, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
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Period ended 2025-03-30; filed 2025-04-23.
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Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-29; filed 2025-07-24.
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For the fiscal six months of 2025, worldwide sales were $45.6 billion, a total increase of 4.1%, including an operational* increase of 4.4% as compared to 2024 fiscal six months sales of $43.8 billion. Currency fluctuations had a negative impact of 0.3% for the fiscal six months of 2025. In the fiscal six months of 2025, acquisitions and divestitures had net positive impact of 1.3% on worldwide operational sales growth. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the negative impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on worldwide operational sales was approximately 5.9%.
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Sales by U.S. companies were $25.8 billion in the fiscal six months of 2025, which represented an increase of 6.9% as compared to the prior year. In the fiscal six months of 2025, acquisitions and divestitures had net positive impact of 2.2% on U.S. operational sales growth. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the negative impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition on U.S. operational sales was approximately 6.7%. Sales by international companies were $19.8 billion, which represented an increase of 0.7%, including an operational increase of 1.4%, partially offset by a negative currency impact of 0.7% as compared to the fiscal six months sales of 2024. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on international operational sales growth was a positive 0.3%. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the negative impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on international operational sales was approximately 5.0%.
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In the fiscal six months of 2025, sales by companies in Europe achieved growth of 1.1%, which included an operational increase of 0.2% and a positive currency impact of 0.9%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., experienced a decline of 1.3%, which included an operational increase of 7.7% offset by negative currency impact of 9.0%. Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region achieved growth of 0.9%, including operational growth of 0.9% and a currency impact of 0.0%.
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Fiscal six months 2025
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*operational growth excludes the effect of translational currency
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Sales by Segment (in billions)
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Innovative Medicine segment sales in the fiscal six months of 2025 were $29.1 billion, an increase of 3.6% as compared to the same period a year ago, with an operational increase of 4.0% and a negative currency impact of 0.4%. U.S. Innovative Medicine sales increased 7.0% as compared to the same period a year ago. International Innovative Medicine sales decreased by 0.9%, including an operational decline of 0.1% and a negative currency impact of 0.8%. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a positive 0.7%, primarily related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate 9.9%, 11.0% and 8.6% on worldwide, U.S. and international Innovative Medicine segment operational sales, respectively.
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains provisions that redesign the Medicare Part D benefit in various ways, including by shifting a greater portion of costs to manufacturers within certain coverage phases and replacing the Part D coverage gap discount program with a new manufacturer discounting program.
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The MedTech segment sales in the fiscal six months of 2025 were $16.6 billion, an increase of 5.0% as compared to the same period a year ago, with an operational increase of 5.1% and a negative currency impact of 0.1%. U.S. MedTech sales increased by 6.6%. International MedTech sales increased by 3.3%, including an operational increase of 3.6% and a negative currency impact of 0.3%. In the fiscal six months of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment operational sales growth was a positive 2.4%, primarily related to the Shockwave acquisition.
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(1) Acquired on May 31, 2024
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Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was $6.5 billion representing 27.3% of sales as compared to $5.7 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2024, representing 25.6% of sales.
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•Increased intangible asset amortization expense related to the Intra-Cellular acquisition in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Unfavorable product mix driven by the decline of STELARA sales in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Unfavorable transactional currency in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Macroeconomic factors in the MedTech business
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The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold for the fiscal six months of 2025 and 2024 was $2.4 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively.
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•Unfavorable product mix driven by the decline of STELARA sales in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Increased intangible asset amortization expense related to the Intra-Cellular acquisition in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Macroeconomic factors in the MedTech business
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•Corporate administrative expense rationalization
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•Increased investment in the recent acquisitions of Intra-Cellular and Shockwave
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•Corporate administrative expense rationalization
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•Increased investment in the recent acquisitions of Intra-Cellular and Shockwave
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•Portfolio rationalization and expense phasing in the MedTech business
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In-process research and development (IPR&D) impairments
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In the fiscal second quarter and fiscal six months of 2024, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $0.2 billion associated with the M710 (biosimilar) asset acquired with Momenta in 2020. There was also a partial impairment of this asset for $0.2 billion in the fiscal third quarter of 2023. This asset is now fully impaired.
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(2)The fiscal six months of 2024 includes the loss on the completion of the debt for equity exchange of the retained stake in Kenvue
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(1)The fiscal second quarter of 2024 includes charges for talc matters.
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(2)The fiscal second quarter of 2024 includes the loss on the completion of the debt for equity exchange of the retained stake in Kenvue.
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(1)Amounts not allocated to segments include interest (income) expense, certain litigation expenses and general corporate (income) expense. The fiscal six months of 2025 includes the reversal of approximately $7.0 billion, a significant portion of the previously accrued talc reserve. The fiscal six months of 2024 includes charges for talc matters of $3.0 billion. The fiscal six months of 2024 includes a loss of approximately $0.4 billion related to the debt to equity exchange of the Company's remaining shares of Kenvue Common Stock.
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The Innovative Medicine segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal six months of 2025 was 37.0% versus 37.2% for the same period a year ago. The slight decrease in the income before tax as a percent of sales for the fiscal six months of 2025 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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•Unfavorable Product mix and the impact of Medicare Part D redesign
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•Increased amortization and integration costs related to the Intra-Cellular acquisition
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•An In-process research and development impairment of $0.2 billion in 2024 related to the M710 (biosimilar) asset acquired with Momenta in 2020
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•Planned leverage and phasing of Selling, marketing and administrative expenses as well as Research & development expenses
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The MedTech segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal six months of 2025 was 15.9% versus 16.5% for the same period a year ago. The decrease in the income before tax as a percent of sales for the fiscal six months of 2025 was primarily driven by the following:
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•Macroeconomic factors in Cost of products sold
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•Higher litigation expense of $0.1 billion in 2025
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•A gain of $0.2 billion related to the Acclarent divestiture in 2024
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(1)Previously in Other Oncology
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(2) Opsynvi was previously in Other Pulmonary Hypertension
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Field Ablation catheters and lapping of prior year inventory build in Asia. The decline was mostly offset by global procedure growth, new products and commercial execution.
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•Unfavorable currency and product mix in the Innovative Medicine business
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•The fair value inventory step-up and amortization related to Shockwave
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•Reduced spending and phasing of investments in the Innovative Medicine business
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partially offset by
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•Investments associated with Shockwave and V-Wave in the MedTech business
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•Lower restructuring related costs and amortization expense of $0.6 billion in 2025 versus $0.8 billion in 2024
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•Planned leverage and phasing of investments in Selling, Marketing and Administrative Expenses
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•Reduced spending and phasing of investments in Research & Development
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partially offset by
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•Product mix and Part D
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•The fair value inventory step-up and amortization related to Shockwave of $0.1 billion in 2025
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•Increased investments in Research & Development associated with Shockwave and V-Wave
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Subsequent to March 30, 2025, the Company paid approximately $3.0 billion to the U.S. Treasury, including $2.5 billion related to the final installment due on foreign undistributed earnings as part of the TCJA charge (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024) and $0.5 billion primarily
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related to the normal estimated payment for the fiscal first quarter of 2025. Additionally, the Company has paid $0.6 billion in income related taxes net of refunds in foreign jurisdictions in the first three months of fiscal 2025.
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For the fiscal first quarter of 2025, worldwide sales were $21.9 billion, a total increase of 2.4%, which included operational growth of 4.2% and a negative currency impact of 1.8% as compared to 2024 fiscal first quarter sales of $21.4 billion. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on worldwide operational sales growth was a positive 0.9%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on the worldwide operational sales was approximately negative 4.7%.
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For the fiscal second quarter of 2025, worldwide sales were $23.7 billion, a total increase of 5.8%, which included operational growth of 4.6% and a currency impact of 1.2% as compared to 2024 fiscal second quarter sales of $22.4 billion. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on worldwide operational sales growth was a positive 1.6%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the negative impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on worldwide operational sales was approximately 7.1%.
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Sales by U.S. companies were $12.3 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, which represented an increase of 5.9% as compared to the prior year. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the U.S. operational sales growth was a positive 1.5%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition on the U.S. operational sales was approximately negative 4.9%. Sales by international companies were $9.6 billion, a total decrease of 1.8%, which included operational growth of 2.1% offset by a negative currency impact of 3.9%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on international operational sales growth was a positive 0.2%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on the international operational sales was approximately negative 4.6%.
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Sales by U.S. companies were $13.5 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, which represented an increase of 7.8% as compared to the prior year. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on U.S. operational sales growth was a positive 2.8%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the negative impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition on U.S. operational sales was approximately 8.5%. Sales by international companies were $10.2 billion, a total increase of 3.2%, which included operational growth of 0.6% and a positive currency impact of 2.6%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on international operational sales growth was a positive 0.2%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the negative impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on international operational sales was approximately 5.4%.
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In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, sales by companies in Europe experienced a sales decline of 1.0%, which included operational growth of 2.2% offset by a negative currency impact of 3.2%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., experienced a sales decline of 2.3%, which included operational growth of 9.2% offset by a negative currency impact of 11.5%. Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region experienced a sales decline of 2.8%, which included an operational decline of 0.6% and a negative currency impact of 2.2%.
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In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, sales by companies in Europe achieved growth of 3.3%, which included an operational decline of 1.9% offset by a positive currency impact of 5.2%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., experienced a sales decline of 0.5%, which included operational growth of 6.2% offset by a negative currency impact of 6.7%. Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region achieved growth of 4.4%, which included operational growth of 2.4% and a positive currency impact of 2.0%.
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Innovative Medicine segment sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 were $13.9 billion, an increase of 2.3% as compared to the same period a year ago, including an operational increase of 4.2% and a negative currency impact of 1.9%. U.S. Innovative Medicine sales increased 6.3% as compared to the same period a year ago. International Innovative Medicine sales decreased by 2.9%, including an operational increase of 1.5% offset by a negative currency impact of 4.4%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the worldwide Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a negative 0.2%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the impact of the Stelara sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate negative 8.1% on the worldwide, U.S. and international Innovative Medicine segment operational sales.
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Innovative Medicine segment sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 were $15.2 billion, an increase of 4.9% as compared to the same period a year ago, including an operational increase of 3.8% and a positive currency impact of 1.1%. U.S. Innovative Medicine sales increased 7.6% as compared to the same period a year ago. International Innovative Medicine sales increased by 1.0%, including an operational decline of 1.6% offset by a positive currency impact of 2.6%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the worldwide Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a positive 1.4%, related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate 11.7%, 13.8% and 9.1% on worldwide, U.S. and international Innovative Medicine segment operational sales, respectively.
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Major Innovative Medicine therapeutic area sales — Fiscal First Quarter Ended
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Major Innovative Medicine therapeutic area sales — Fiscal Second Quarter Ended
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Oncology products achieved operational sales growth of 20.4% as compared to the same period a year ago. Strong sales of DARZALEX (daratumumab) were driven by continued share gains and market growth. Growth of ERLEADA (apalutamide) was due to continued share gains and market growth partially offset by the impact of Medicare Part D redesign (Part D). Increased sales of CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) were driven by continued share gains and capacity expansion. Additionally, sales from the ongoing launches 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) declines due to competitive pressures and the impact of Part D.
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Oncology products achieved operational sales growth of 22.3% as compared to the same period a year ago. Strong sales of DARZALEX (daratumumab) were driven by continued share gains and market growth. Growth of ERLEADA (apalutamide) was due to continued share gains and market growth partially offset by the impact of Medicare Part D redesign. Increased sales of CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) were driven by continued share gains and capacity expansion. Additionally, sales from the ongoing launches 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) declines due to competitive pressures and the impact of Medicare Part D redesign.
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Immunology products experienced an operational decline of 10.9% as compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to the decline of STELARA (ustekinumab) sales driven by the impact of biosimilar competition and Part D. The growth of TREMFYA (guselkumab) was due to share gains and market growth partially offset by the impact of Part D. The SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA sales increase was primarily driven by the Merck, Sharp & Dohme return of rights in Europe in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024. The REMICADE (infliximab) sales increase was due to a one-time favorable patient mix, market growth, and the Merck, Sharp & Dohme return of rights in Europe, partially offset biosimilar competition.
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Immunology products experienced an operational decline of 16.0% as compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to the decline of STELARA (ustekinumab) sales driven by the impact of biosimilar competition and Medicare Part D redesign. The growth of TREMFYA (guselkumab) was due to share gains, market growth and launch-related inventory dynamics partially offset by the impact of Medicare Part D redesign. The increase in SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA sales was primarily driven by the Merck, Sharp & Dohme return of rights in Europe in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in REMICADE (infliximab) sales was due to favorable patient mix, market growth, and the Merck, Sharp & Dohme return of rights in Europe, partially offset by biosimilar competition.
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Neuroscience products experienced an operational decline of 7.0% as compared to the same period a year ago. The decline was driven by INVEGA SUSTENNA / XEPLION / INVEGA TRINZA / TREVICTA primarily due to the impact of Part D and Other Neuroscience primarily due to RISPERDAL/RISPERDAL CONSTA and the PONVORY divestiture. The decline was partially offset by the growth of SPRAVATO (esketamine) driven by the ongoing launch and increased physician and patient demand.
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Neuroscience products, which include sales of CAPLYTA (lumateperone) acquired with the Intra-Cellular Therapies (Intra-Cellular) acquisition on April 2, 2025, achieved operational growth of 14.4% as compared to the same period a year ago. Growth of SPRAVATO (esketamine) was driven by continued increased physician and patient demand. Growth was partially offset by the sales decline of INVEGA SUSTENNA / XEPLION / INVEGA TRINZA / TREVICTA primarily due to the impact of Medicare Part D redesign and unfavorable patient mix.
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Pulmonary Hypertension products experienced an operational decline of 1.2% as compared to the same period a year ago. Sales growth of OPSUMIT (macitentan)/ OPSYNVI (macitentan/tadalafil) were driven by share gains and market growth partially offset by the impact of Part D redesign. The sales decline of UPTRAVI (selexipag) was driven by the impact of Part D partially offset by market growth.
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Pulmonary Hypertension products achieved operational sales growth of 6.2% as compared to the same period a year ago. Sales growth of OPSUMIT (macitentan)/ OPSYNVI (macitentan/tadalafil) were driven by market growth, inventory dynamics, and share gains partially offset by the impact of Medicare Part D redesign. The sales growth of UPTRAVI (selexipag) was driven by market growth and inventory dynamics partially offset by the impact of Medicare Part D redesign.
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Infectious disease products achieved operational sales growth of 0.1% as compared to the same period a year ago primarily driven by EDURANT/rilpivirine partially offset by declines across the portfolio including COVID-19 vaccine revenue in Other Infectious Diseases.
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Infectious disease products experienced an operational sales decline of 19.0% as compared to the same period a year ago primarily driven by declines across the portfolio including COVID-19 vaccine revenue in Other Infectious Diseases. The decline was partially offset by growth of EDURANT/rilpivirine.
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Cardiovascular / Metabolism / Other products achieved operational growth of 23.4% as compared to the same period a year ago. The growth of XARELTO (rivaroxaban) sales was primarily driven by one-time favorable patient mix and the impact of Part D.
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Cardiovascular / Metabolism / Other products achieved operational growth of 4.0% as compared to the same period a year ago. The growth of XARELTO (rivaroxaban) sales was primarily driven by the impact of Medicare Part D redesign and market growth partially offset by continued share declines.
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MedTech segment sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 were $8.0 billion, an increase of 2.5% as compared to the same period a year ago, which included operational growth of 4.1% and a negative currency impact of 1.6%. U.S. MedTech sales increased 5.1%. International MedTech sales decreased by 0.2%, including operational growth of 3.0% offset by a negative currency impact of 3.2%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment operational sales growth was a positive 2.8%, primarily related to the Shockwave acquisition.
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MedTech segment sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 were $8.5 billion, an increase of 7.3% as compared to the same period a year ago, which included operational growth of 6.1% and a positive currency impact of 1.2%. U.S. MedTech sales increased by 8.0%. International MedTech sales increased by 6.7%, including operational growth of 4.1% and a positive currency impact of 2.6%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment operational sales growth was a positive 2.0%, primarily related to the Shockwave acquisition.
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Major MedTech franchise sales — Fiscal First Quarter Ended
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Major MedTech franchise sales — Fiscal Second Quarter Ended
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The Surgery franchise achieved operational sales growth of 1.1% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. The operational growth in Advanced Surgery was primarily due to the strength of the portfolio and recovery from U.S. supply challenges in Biosurgery as well as commercial execution in Biosurgery and Endocutters and strategic price actions in Endocutters. The growth was partially offset by competitive pressures in Energy and Endocutters as well as the negative impact of China volume-based procurement. The operational growth in General Surgery was primarily driven by technology penetration and upgrades within the differentiated Wound Closure portfolio and tender timing outside the U.S. The growth was partially offset by the impact from divestitures.
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The Surgery franchise achieved operational sales growth of 1.8% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. The operational growth in Advanced Surgery was primarily due to the strength of the portfolio and commercial execution in Biosurgery and strategic price actions in Endocutters. The growth was partially offset by the negative impact of China volume-based procurement and competitive pressures in Energy and Endocutters. The operational growth in General Surgery was primarily driven by technology penetration and upgrades within the differentiated Wound Closure portfolio.
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The Orthopaedics franchise experienced an operational sales decline of 3.1% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. All platforms were impacted by one-time events: the lapping of the prior year one-time revenue recognition timing change related to certain products in the U.S., fewer selling days, and revenue disruption from the previously announced Orthopaedics restructuring. The operational decline in Hips reflects the aforementioned one-time events partially offset by the continued strength of the portfolio. The operational decline in Knees was driven by the aforementioned one-time events and tender timing outside the U.S. partially offset by procedure growth, strength of the ATTUNE portfolio and pull through related to the VELYS Robotic assisted solution. The operational growth in Trauma was primarily driven by the continued adoption of recently launched products, procedure growth, and commercial execution, partially offset by the aforementioned one-time events. The operational sales decline in Spine, Sports & Other reflects the aforementioned one-time events, competitive pressures, price pressures in the U.S. Early Interventional segment, and China volume-based procurement partially offset by growth in Shoulders.
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The Orthopaedics franchise experienced an operational sales decline of 1.6% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. All platforms were impacted by revenue disruption from the previously announced Orthopaedics restructuring. The operational decline in Hips reflects the negative impact of China volume-based procurement and trade inventory dynamics partially offset by procedure growth. The operational decline in Knees was driven by competitive pressures and market headwinds, partially offset by strength of the ATTUNE portfolio and pull through related to the VELYS Robotic assisted solutions. The operational decline in Trauma was primarily driven by the lapping of the strong prior year comparator partially offset by recently launched products, procedure growth and commercial execution. The operational sales decline in Spine, Sports & Other reflects competitive pressures, price pressures in the U.S. Early Interventional segment and China volume-based procurement.
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The Cardiovascular franchise, which includes sales from Shockwave Medical (Shockwave) acquired on May 31, 2024, achieved operational sales growth of 17.7% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. Abiomed sales growth was driven by the continued strong adoption of Impella 5.5 and Impella CP. Electrophysiology sales declined due to competitive pressures in Pulsed
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The Cardiovascular franchise, which includes sales from Shockwave Medical (Shockwave) acquired on May 31, 2024, achieved operational sales growth of 22.3% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. Abiomed sales growth was driven by the continued strong adoption of Impella 5.5 and Impella CP. Electrophysiology sales growth was driven by strength in competitive mapping, new product performance, procedure growth, and lapping of prior year inventory dynamics in China partially offset by competitive pressures in Pulsed Field Ablation catheters.
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The Vision franchise achieved operational sales growth of 3.7% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. The Contact Lenses/Other operational growth was driven by price actions and continued strong performance in the ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day family of products (including recent launches). The Surgical operational growth was primarily driven by the continued strength of recent innovations and commercial execution partially offset by competitive pressures in the U.S.
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The Vision franchise achieved operational sales growth of 4.6% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. The Contact Lenses/Other operational growth was driven by price actions and continued strong performance in the ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day family of products (including recent launches). The Surgical operational growth was primarily driven by the continued strength of recent innovations and commercial execution.
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Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income for the fiscal first quarter of 2025 was $13.6 billion representing 62.3% of sales as compared to $3.7 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2024, representing 17.4% of sales. The fiscal first quarter of 2025 includes the reversal of approximately $7.0 billion, a significant portion of the previously accrued talc reserve. The fiscal first quarter of 2024 includes charges for talc matters of approximately $2.7 billion.
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Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income for the fiscal six months of 2025 was $20.1 billion representing 44.1% of sales as compared to $9.5 billion in the fiscal six months of 2024, representing 21.6% of sales. The fiscal six months of 2025 includes the reversal of approximately $7.0 billion, a significant portion of the previously accrued talc reserve. The fiscal six months of 2024 includes charges for talc matters of approximately $3.0 billion.
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The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold for both the fiscal first quarters of 2025 and 2024 was $1.1 billion.
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The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold for the fiscal second quarters of 2025 and 2024 was $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.
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Interest (income) expense in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 was net income of $128 million as compared to net income of $209 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2024. Interest income in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 decreased slightly as compared to the prior year driven by lower interest rates earned on cash balances. Interest expense was slightly higher due to a higher average debt balance at higher interest rates. The balance of cash, cash equivalents and current marketable securities was $38.8 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2025 as compared to $26.2 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2024. The Company’s debt position was $52.3 billion as of March 30, 2025, as compared to $33.6 billion the same period a year ago.
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Interest (income) expense in the fiscal six months of 2025 was net income of $80 million as compared to net income of $334 million in the fiscal six months of 2024. Interest income in the fiscal six months of 2025 decreased as compared to the prior year driven by lower interest rates earned on cash balances. Interest expense was higher due to a higher average debt balance at higher interest rates. Interest (income) expense in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was net expense of $48 million as compared to net income of $125 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024. Interest income in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 decreased as compared to the prior year driven by lower interest rates earned on cash balances. Interest expense was higher due to a higher average debt balance at higher interest rates. The balance of cash, cash equivalents and current marketable securities was $18.9 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2025 as compared to $25.5 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2024. The Company’s debt position was $50.8 billion as of June 29, 2025, as compared to $41.5 billion the same period a year ago.
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(1)The fiscal first quarter of 2025 includes the reversal of approximately $7.0 billion, a significant portion of the previously accrued talc reserve. The fiscal first quarter of 2024 includes charges for talc matters. For additional details related to talc refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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(1)The fiscal six months of 2025 includes the reversal of approximately $7.0 billion, a significant portion of the previously accrued talc reserve. The fiscal six months of 2024 includes charges of approximately $3.0 billion for talc matters. For additional details related to talc refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Other (income) expense, net for the fiscal first quarter of 2025 reflected an increase in income of $9.7 billion as compared to the prior year primarily due to the following:
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Other (income) expense, net for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 reflected an increase in income of $0.6 billion as compared to the prior year primarily due to the following:
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Income (loss) before tax by segment of business for the fiscal first quarters were as follows:
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Income (loss) before tax by segment of business for the fiscal second quarters were as follows:
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(1)Amounts not allocated to segments include interest (income) expense, certain litigation expenses and general corporate (income) expense. The fiscal first quarter of 2025 includes the reversal of approximately $7.0 billion, a significant portion of the previously accrued talc reserve. The fiscal first quarter of 2024 includes charges for talc matters of $2.7 billion. For additional details related to talc refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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(1)Amounts not allocated to segments include interest (income) expense, certain litigation expenses and general corporate (income) expense. The fiscal second quarter of 2024 includes charges for talc matters of $0.3 billion. For additional details related to talc refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fiscal second quarter of 2024 includes a loss of approximately $0.4 billion related to the debt to equity exchange of the Company's remaining shares of Kenvue Common Stock.
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The MedTech segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 was 17.7% versus 19.4% for the same period a year ago. The decrease in the income before tax as a percent of sales for the fiscal first quarter of 2025 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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The Innovative Medicine segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was 36.5% versus 37.7% for the same period a year ago. The decrease in the income before tax as a percent of sales for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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The Innovative Medicine segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 was 37.6% versus 36.6% for the same period a year ago. The increase in the income before tax as a percent of sales for the fiscal first quarter of 2025 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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The MedTech segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was 14.1% versus 13.7% for the same period a year ago. The increase in the income before tax as a percent of sales for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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In the fiscal year 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. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $55 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, of which $17 million was recorded in Restructuring, $8 million in Cost of products sold and $30 million in Other (Income)/Expense on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings primarily for costs related to asset impairments and market and product exits. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $27 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2024, of which $20 million was recorded in Restructuring and $7 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Total project costs of approximately $0.5 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced.
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In the fiscal year 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. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $50 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, of which $35 million was recorded in Restructuring and $15 million in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings primarily for costs related to market and product exits. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $105 million in the fiscal six months of 2025, of which $52 million was recorded in Restructuring and $23 million in Cost of products sold and $30 million in Other (Income)/Expense on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings primarily for costs related to asset impairments as well as market and product exits. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $52 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024, of which $50 million was recorded in Restructuring and $2 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $79 million in the fiscal six months of 2024, of which $70 million was recorded in Restructuring and $9 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Total project costs of approximately $0.6 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced.
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In the fiscal year 2023, the Company completed a prioritization of its research and development (R&D) investment within the Innovative Medicine segment to focus on the most promising medicines with the greatest benefit to patients. The pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $0.1 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2024 included the termination of partnered and non-partnered program costs and asset impairments. The program was completed in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
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In the fiscal year 2023, the Company completed a prioritization of its research and development (R&D) investment within the Innovative Medicine segment to focus on the most promising medicines with the greatest benefit to patients. The pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $0.1 billion in the fiscal six months of 2024 included the termination of partnered and non-partnered program costs and asset impairments. The program was completed in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024.
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The worldwide effective income tax rate for the fiscal three months was 19.3% in 2025 and 12.4% in 2024.
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The worldwide effective income tax rate for the fiscal six months was 17.8% in 2025 and 16.1% in 2024.
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On December 15, 2022, the European Union (EU) Member States formally adopted the EU’s Pillar Two Directive, which generally provides for a minimum effective tax rate of 15%, as established by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Pillar Two Framework that was supported by over 130 countries worldwide. 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.
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On December 15, 2022, the European Union (EU) Member States formally adopted the EU’s Pillar Two Directive, which generally provides for a minimum effective tax rate of 15%, as established by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Pillar Two Framework that was supported by over 130 countries worldwide. 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 Company will continue to monitor further developments to determine any potential impact in the countries in which we operate, such as the recently announced understanding between the U.S. and the G7 of a side-by-side system that would fully exclude U.S. parented groups from certain provisions of the Pillar Two Framework.
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Cash and cash equivalents were $38.5 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2025 as compared with $24.1 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024. The primary sources and uses of cash that contributed to the $14.4 billion increase were:
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Cash and cash equivalents were $18.6 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2025 as compared with $24.1 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024. The primary sources and uses of cash that contributed to the $5.5 billion decrease were:
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In addition, the Company had $0.3 billion in marketable securities at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2025 and $0.4 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024.
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In addition, the Company had $0.3 billion in marketable securities at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2025 and $0.4 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024.
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Cash flow from operations of $4.2 billion was the result of:
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Cash flow from operations of $8.1 billion was the result of:
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Cash flow used by investing activities of $0.3 billion was primarily from:
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Cash flow used by investing activities of $18.6 billion was primarily from:
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Cash flow from financing activities of $10.4 billion was primarily from:
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Cash flow from financing activities of $4.8 billion was primarily from:
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As of March 30, 2025, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $38.8 billion and had approximately $52.3 billion of notes payable and long-term debt for a net debt position of $13.5 billion as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter net debt position of $7.4 billion. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company issued senior unsecured notes for approximately $9.2 billion. For additional details on borrowings, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The net proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. acquisition for approximately $14.6 billion which closed subsequent to the quarter on April 2, 2025, and for general corporate purposes. 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 of approximately $4.2 billion related to talc matters and the remaining approximately $1.5 billion to settle opioid litigation (See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details). In addition, the Company monitors the global capital markets on an ongoing basis and from time to time may raise capital when market conditions are favorable.
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$14.5 billion which closed on April 2, 2025, and for general corporate purposes. 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 of approximately $4.0 billion related to talc matters, $3.0 billion related to the current portion of Corporate bonds due and the remaining approximately $1.1 billion to settle opioid litigation (See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details). In addition, the Company monitors the global capital markets on an ongoing basis and from time to time may raise capital when market conditions are favorable.
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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.
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On April 15, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable on June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 27, 2025.
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Although the long-term implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are difficult to predict at this time, the financial impact of the conflict in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, including accounts receivable or inventory reserves, was not material. As of the fiscal three months ending March 30, 2025, and the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024, the business of the Company’s Russian subsidiaries represented less than 1% of the Company’s consolidated assets and represented approximately 1% of revenues. The Company does not maintain Ukrainian subsidiaries.
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Although the long-term implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are difficult to predict at this time, the financial impact of the conflict in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, including accounts receivable or inventory reserves, was not material. As of the fiscal six months ending June 29, 2025, and the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024, the business of the Company’s Russian subsidiaries represented less than 1% of the Company’s consolidated assets and represented approximately 1% of revenues. The Company does not maintain Ukrainian subsidiaries.
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Although the long-term implications of the conflict in the Middle East are difficult to predict at this time, the financial impact of the conflict in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, including accounts receivable or inventory reserves, was not material. As of the fiscal three months ending March 30, 2025, and the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024, the business of the Company’s Israel subsidiaries represented less than 1% of both Company’s consolidated assets and revenues.
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Although the long-term implications of the conflict in the Middle East are difficult to predict at this time, the financial impact of the conflict in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, including accounts receivable or inventory reserves, was not material. As of the fiscal six months ending June 29, 2025, and the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024, the business of the Company’s Israel subsidiaries represented less than 1% of both Company’s consolidated assets and revenues.
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The Company operates in certain countries where the economic conditions continue to present significant challenges. The Company continues to monitor these situations and take appropriate actions. Inflation rates and currency exchange rates continue to have an effect on worldwide economies and, consequently, on the way the Company operates. The Company has accounted for operations in Venezuela, Argentina, Turkey and Egypt (beginning in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024) as highly inflationary, as the prior three-year cumulative inflation rate surpassed 100%. In the face of increasing costs, the Company strives to maintain its profit margins through cost reduction programs, productivity improvements and periodic price increases.
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The Company operates in certain countries where the economic conditions continue to present significant challenges. The Company continues to monitor these situations and take appropriate actions. Inflation rates and currency exchange rates continue to have an effect on worldwide economies and, consequently, on the way the Company operates. The Company has accounted for operations in Venezuela, Argentina, Turkey and Egypt (beginning in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024) as highly inflationary, as the
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Sales by Geographic Region (in billions)
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Note: values may have been rounded
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Major Innovative Medicine therapeutic area sales — Fiscal Six Months Ended
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(3) Includes the Covid-19 Vaccine in 2024
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Major MedTech franchise sales — Fiscal Six Months Ended
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*Percentage greater than 100% or not meaningful
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*Percentage greater than 100% or not meaningful
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Cost of products sold increased as a percent to sales driven by:
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Selling, Marketing and Administrative Expenses decreased as a percent to sales driven by:
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•Planned leverage and phasing of investments in the Innovative Medicine business
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Research and Development decreased as a percent to sales driven by:
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Other (income) expense, net for the fiscal six months of 2025 reflected an increase in income of $10.3 billion as compared to the prior year primarily due to the following:
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Income before tax by segment of business for the fiscal six months were as follows:
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As of June 29, 2025, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $18.9 billion and had approximately $50.8 billion of notes payable and long-term debt for a net debt position of $31.9 billion as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter net debt position of $16.0 billion. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company issued senior unsecured notes for approximately $9.2 billion. For additional details on borrowings, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The net proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. acquisition for approximately
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prior three-year cumulative inflation rate surpassed 100%. In the face of increasing costs, the Company strives to maintain its profit margins through cost reduction programs, productivity improvements and periodic price increases.
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Governments around the world consider various proposals to make changes to tax laws, which may include increasing or decreasing existing statutory tax rates. In connection with various government initiatives, companies are required to disclose more information to tax authorities on operations around the world, which may lead to greater audit scrutiny of profits earned in other countries.