JOHNSON & JOHNSON
For the period ended Jun 28, 2026. Filed Jul 23, 2026.
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Jun 28, 2026 · Filed Jul 23, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
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Period ended 2026-03-29; filed 2026-04-22.
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Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-28; filed 2026-07-23.
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For the fiscal six months of 2026, worldwide sales were $49.4 billion, a total increase of 8.2%, including an operational* increase of 6.0% as compared to 2025 fiscal six months sales of $45.6 billion. Currency fluctuations had a positive impact of 2.2% for the fiscal six months of 2026. In the fiscal six months of 2026, acquisitions and divestitures had net positive impact of 0.5%, on worldwide operational sales growth, primarily related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on worldwide operational sales was approximately 5.0%.
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Sales by U.S. companies were $27.9 billion in the fiscal six months of 2026, which represented an increase of 7.8% as compared to the prior year. In the fiscal six months of 2026, acquisitions and divestitures had net positive impact of 0.9% on U.S. operational sales growth, primarily related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition on U.S. operational sales was approximately 7.0%. Sales by international companies were $21.5 billion, which represented an increase of 8.7%, including an operational increase of 3.6%, and a positive currency impact of 5.1% as compared to the fiscal six months sales of 2025. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on international operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on international operational sales was approximately 2.5%.
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Fiscal six months 2026
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Sales by Segment (in billions)
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Innovative Medicine segment sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 were $16.4 billion, an increase of 7.8% as compared to the same period a year ago, including an operational increase of 6.8% and a positive currency impact of 1.0%. U.S. Innovative Medicine sales increased 8.9% as compared to the same period a year ago. International Innovative Medicine sales increased by 6.0%, including an operational increase of 3.6% and a positive currency impact of 2.4%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the impact of divestitures on the worldwide Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate 7.6%, 10.4% and 3.6% on worldwide, U.S. and international Innovative Medicine segment operational sales, respectively.
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The Company expects STELARA biosimilars to continue to negatively impact the Company’s sales of STELARA. Biosimilars for SIMPONI have entered the European market in the second quarter of 2026, with a potential U.S. entrant later in 2026. This will likely result in a reduction in future sales.
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The MedTech segment sales in the fiscal six months of 2026 were $17.6 billion, an increase of 6.0% as compared to the same period a year ago, with an operational increase of 4.1% and a positive currency impact of 1.9%. U.S. MedTech sales increased by 4.8%. International MedTech sales increased by 7.3%, including an operational increase of 3.2% and a positive currency impact of 4.1%. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%.
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Cost of products sold decreased slightly as a percent to sales driven by:
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•Operational drivers and favorable currency in the Innovative Medicine and MedTech businesses
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Cost of products sold decreased as a percent to sales primarily driven by:
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•Operational drivers and favorable currency in the Innovative Medicine and MedTech businesses
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•Commercial investments in the Innovative Medicine and MedTech businesses
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•Commercial investments in the Innovative Medicine and MedTech businesses
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Research and Development decreased as a percent to sales driven by:
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•Expense phasing in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Increased investment in the Surgery and Cardiovascular businesses in MedTech
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Research and Development decreased as a percent to sales driven by:
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•Expense phasing in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Increased investment in the Surgery and Cardiovascular businesses in MedTech
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Other (income) expense, net for the fiscal six months of 2026 was an expense of $0.6 billion as compared to $7.2 billion of income in the prior year primarily due to the following:
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(1)The fiscal second quarter of 2026 include charges primarily related to talc matters.
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The Innovative Medicine segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal six months of 2026 was 36.4% versus 37.0% 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 2026 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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•Restructuring related costs of $0.2 billion in 2026
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•Favorable currency in Cost of products sold
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•Favorable changes in the fair value of securities versus the prior year
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•Research & Development expense phasing
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The MedTech segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal six months of 2026 was 13.8% versus 15.9% 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 2026 was primarily driven by the following:
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•Orthopaedics separation related costs of $0.4 billion in 2026
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•Increased investment in Research and Development
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•Operational drivers and favorable currency in Cost of products sold
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Innovative Medicine segment
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The Innovative Medicine segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 was 38.1% versus 36.5% 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 2026 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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•Favorable changes in the fair value of securities versus the prior year
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•Phasing of Research and Development expense
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•Restructuring related costs of $0.2 billion in 2026
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MedTech segment
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The MedTech segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 was 13.2% versus 14.1% 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 2026 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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•Orthopaedics separation related costs of $0.3 billion in 2026
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•Increased investment in Research and Development
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Biosimilars are pursuing regulatory approval for SIMPONI, which would likely result in a reduction in future sales, potentially in the first half of 2026 in Europe and second half of 2026 in the U.S.
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Third parties have filed biologics license applications with the U.S. FDA, the European Medicines Agency, and other government authorities seeking approval to market biosimilar versions of STELARA around the globe. The Company expects continued launches of biosimilar versions of STELARA globally which will continue to negatively impact the Company’s sales of STELARA.
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Cost of products sold increased slightly as a percent to sales primarily driven by:
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partially offset by
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•Favorable translational currency in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Phasing of advertising expense and increased investment related to TREMFYA and the acquisition of Intra-Cellular (CAPLYTA) in the Innovative Medicine business
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The Innovative Medicine segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 was 34.5% versus 37.6% 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 2026 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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partially offset by
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•Favorable translational currency
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The MedTech segment income before tax as a percent of sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 was 14.3% versus 17.7% 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 2026 as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by the following:
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•Gains on certain divestitures recorded in 2025
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•Orthopaedics separation related costs
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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 2026 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 issued administrative guidance on the side-by-side system that will fully exclude U.S. parented groups from certain provisions of the Pillar Two Framework.
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Proceeds from the disposal of assets/businesses, net
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In July 2023, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen) filed litigation against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services challenging the constitutionality of the IRA's Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The litigation requests a declaration that the IRA violates Janssen’s rights under the First Amendment and the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution and therefore that Janssen is not subject to the IRA’s mandatory pricing scheme. 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. Supreme Court of the Third Circuit's majority affirmance of the district court’s ruling in favor of the government.
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For the fiscal first quarter of 2026, worldwide sales were $24.1 billion, a total increase of 9.9%, which included operational* growth of 6.4% and a positive currency impact of 3.5% as compared to 2025 fiscal first quarter sales of $21.9 billion. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on worldwide operational sales growth was a positive 1.1%, primarily related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on worldwide operational sales was approximately 5.4%.
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For the fiscal second quarter of 2026, worldwide sales were $25.3 billion, a total increase of 6.6%, which included operational growth of 5.6% and a positive currency impact of 1.0% as compared to 2025 fiscal second quarter sales of $23.7 billion. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on worldwide operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on worldwide operational sales was approximately 4.6%.
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Sales by U.S. companies were $13.3 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2026, which represented an increase of 8.3% as compared to the prior year. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on U.S. operational sales growth was a positive 2.1%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition on U.S. operational sales was approximately 7.5%. Sales by international companies were $10.7 billion, a total increase of 11.9%, which included operational growth of 3.9% and a positive currency impact of 8.0%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on international operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on international operational sales was approximately 3.0%.
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Sales by U.S. companies were $14.5 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2026, which represented an increase of 7.3% as compared to the prior year. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on U.S. operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition on U.S. operational sales was approximately 6.6%. Sales by international companies were $10.8 billion, a total increase of 5.7%, which included operational growth of 3.4% and a positive currency impact of 2.3%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on international operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, on international operational sales was approximately 2.1%.
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In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, sales by companies in Europe achieved growth of 14.5%, which included operational growth of 2.7% and a positive currency impact of 11.8%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., achieved growth of 10.8%, which included operational growth of 2.5% and a positive currency impact of 8.3%. Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region achieved growth of 8.5%, which included operational growth of 6.1% and a positive currency impact of 2.4%.
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In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, sales by companies in Europe achieved growth of 6.3%, which included operational growth of 3.3% and a positive currency impact of 3.0%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., achieved growth of 8.5%, which included operational growth of 2.7% and a positive currency impact of 5.8%. Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region achieved growth of 3.8%, which included operational growth of 3.9% and a negative currency impact of 0.1%.
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Innovative Medicine segment sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 were $15.4 billion, an increase of 11.2% as compared to the same period a year ago, including an operational increase of 7.4% and a positive currency impact of 3.8%. U.S. Innovative Medicine sales increased 9.6% as compared to the same period a year ago. International Innovative Medicine sales increased by 13.4%, including an operational increase of 4.3% and a positive currency impact of 9.1%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the worldwide Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a positive 1.8%, primarily related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate 9.2%, 12.0% and 5.3% on worldwide, U.S. and international Innovative Medicine segment operational sales, respectively.
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Innovative Medicine segment sales in the fiscal six months of 2026 were $31.8 billion, an increase of 9.4% as compared to the same period a year ago, with an operational increase of 7.1% and a positive currency impact of 2.3%. U.S. Innovative Medicine sales increased 9.3% as compared to the same period a year ago. International Innovative Medicine sales increased by 9.6%, including an operational increase of 3.9% and a positive currency impact of 5.7%. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the Innovative Medicine segment operational sales growth was a positive 0.9%, primarily related to CAPLYTA. In the fiscal six months of 2026, the negative impact of the STELARA sales decline, due to biosimilar competition, was an approximate 8.4%, 11.1% and 4.5% 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 17.8% as compared to the same period a year ago. Contributors to the growth were: DARZALEX (daratumumab) driven by strong share gains and market growth partially offset by inventory dynamics, CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) driven by continued share gains and site expansion, TECVAYLI (teclistamab-cqyv) driven by launch uptake and share gains from expansion in the community setting and recent U.S. TECVAYLI + DARZALEX FASPRO approval, TALVEY (talquetamab-tgvs) driven by share gains from expansion in the community setting, RYBREVANT (amivantamab)/LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) driven by launch uptake and share gains and ERLEADA (apalutamide) due to continued share gains and market growth. Growth was partially offset by IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) share loss due to competitive pressures and unfavorable patient mix.
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Oncology products achieved operational sales growth of 16.1% as compared to the same period a year ago. Contributors to the growth were: DARZALEX (daratumumab) driven by strong share gains and market growth, CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) driven by continued share gains and site expansion, TECVAYLI (teclistamab-cqyv) driven by launch uptake and share gains from the U.S. TECVAYLI + DARZALEX FASPRO approval and expansion in the community setting, TALVEY (talquetamab-tgvs) driven by share gains from expansion in the community setting, RYBREVANT (amivantamab)/LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) driven by launch uptake and share gains and ERLEADA (apalutamide) due to continued share gains and market growth partially offset by unfavorable patient mix and inventory dynamics. Growth was partially offset by a decline in IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) sales due to share loss from competitive pressures and unfavorable patient mix.
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Immunology products experienced an operational decline of 11.8% as compared to the same period a year ago due to the sales decline of STELARA (ustekinumab) driven by the impact of biosimilar competition, increasing adoption of novel classes and unfavorable patient mix as well as declines of SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA and REMICADE (infliximab) driven by share loss, biosimilar competition, and unfavorable patient mix partially offset by market growth. The decline was partially offset by growth of TREMFYA (guselkumab) due to share gains across all indications with significant IBD launch momentum and market growth.
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Immunology products experienced an operational decline of 4.6% as compared to the same period a year ago due to the sales decline of STELARA (ustekinumab) driven by the impact of biosimilar competition, increasing adoption of novel classes and unfavorable patient mix as well as declines of SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA (golimumab) and REMICADE (infliximab) driven by share loss, biosimilar competition, and unfavorable patient mix partially offset by market growth. The decline was partially offset by growth of TREMFYA (guselkumab) due to share gains across all indications with significant IBD launch momentum and market growth as well as growth in Other Immunology driven by sales of IMAAVY (nipocalimab) and ICOTYDE (icotrokinra) in the U.S.
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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 29.3% as compared to the same period a year ago. Growth of SPRAVATO (esketamine) was driven by continued increased physician and patient demand. Growth of INVEGA SUSTENNA / XEPLION / INVEGA TRINZA / TREVICTA was primarily driven by favorable patient mix.
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Neuroscience products achieved operational growth of 13.4% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales growth of SPRAVATO (esketamine) was driven by continued increased physician and patient demand. Growth of CAPLYTA (lumateperone) was driven by strong continued momentum in the adjunctive treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (aMDD) launch. Growth of INVEGA SUSTENNA / XEPLION / INVEGA TRINZA / TREVICTA was primarily driven by favorable patient mix partially offset by share loss and inventory dynamics.
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Pulmonary Hypertension products achieved operational sales growth of 8.7% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales growth of UPTRAVI (selexipag) was driven by market and share growth partially offset by inventory dynamics. The sales growth of OPSUMIT (macitentan)/OPSYNVI (macitentan/tadalafil) was driven by share gains, market growth and favorable patient mix. The Company expects generic competition for OPSUMIT in the U.S. in the second half of 2026, which would likely result in a reduction in future sales.
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Pulmonary Hypertension products achieved operational sales growth of 2.2% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales growth of UPTRAVI (selexipag) was driven by market and share growth partially offset by unfavorable patient mix. The sales growth of OPSUMIT (macitentan)/OPSYNVI (macitentan/tadalafil) was driven by share gains and market growth partially offset by the U.S. inventory burn related to expected generic competition. Generic competition for OPSUMIT entered the U.S. market late in the second quarter of 2026, which will likely result in a reduction in future sales.
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Infectious disease products achieved operational sales growth of 4.1% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales growth of PREZISTA/ PREZCOBIX/ REZOLSTA/ SYMTUZA was driven by favorable patient mix.
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Infectious disease products experienced an operational sales decline of 6.3% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales decrease of PREZISTA/ PREZCOBIX/ REZOLSTA/ SYMTUZA was driven by declines in share and market partially offset by favorable patient mix.
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Cardiovascular / Metabolism / Other products experienced a sales decline of 14.7% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales decline of XARELTO (rivaroxaban) was primarily driven by continued share erosion.
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Cardiovascular / Metabolism / Other products experienced an operational sales decline of 4.7% as compared to the same period a year ago. The sales decline was partially offset by an increase in XARELTO (rivaroxaban) sales primarily driven by favorable patient mix partially offset by continued share erosion.
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MedTech segment sales in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 were $8.6 billion, an increase of 7.7% as compared to the same period a year ago, which included operational growth of 4.6% and a positive currency impact of 3.1%. U.S. MedTech sales increased by 5.9%. International MedTech sales increased by 9.7%, including operational growth of 3.2% and a positive currency impact of 6.5%. In the fiscal first quarter of 2026, the impact of divestitures on the MedTech segment operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%.
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MedTech segment sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 were $8.9 billion, an increase of 4.5% as compared to the same period a year ago, which included operational growth of 3.6% and a positive currency impact of 0.9%. U.S. MedTech sales increased by 3.9%. International MedTech sales increased by 5.2%, including operational growth of 3.2% and a positive currency impact of 2.0%. In the fiscal second quarter of 2026, the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures on the MedTech segment operational sales growth was a negative 0.1%.
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Major MedTech franchise sales — Fiscal First Quarter Ended
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The Cardiovascular franchise achieved operational sales growth of 10.5% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. Electrophysiology sales growth was driven by procedure growth, commercial execution, new product performance (VARIPULSE, TRUPULSE, NUVISION and CRYSTAL) and inventory dynamics outside the U.S. partially offset by competitive pressures in Pulsed Field Ablation catheters. Abiomed sales growth was driven by the continued strong adoption of Impella 5.5 and Impella CP. Shockwave sales growth was driven by strong adoption of Coronary and Peripheral portfolios and new product launches.
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The Cardiovascular franchise achieved operational sales growth of 3.1% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. Electrophysiology sales growth was driven by procedure growth, commercial execution and new product performance (VARIPULSE, TRUPULSE, NUVISION and CRYSTAL) partially offset by competitive pressures in Pulsed Field Ablation catheters and China inventory dynamics. Abiomed sales decline was driven by lower U.S. procedure volumes partially offset by continued growth outside the U.S. including sustained adoption of Impella 5.5. Shockwave sales growth was driven by strong adoption of Coronary and Peripheral portfolios and new product launches.
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The Surgery franchise achieved operational sales growth of 1.2% 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 commercial execution in Biosurgery and new product launches in Energy. This was partially offset by China volume-based procurement across all platforms and competitive pressures in Endocutters. The operational growth in General Surgery was primarily driven by technology penetration and upgrades within the differentiated Wound Closure portfolio coupled with market expansion partially offset by timing of tenders outside the U.S.
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The Surgery franchise achieved operational sales growth of 2.3% 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 new product launches in Energy. This was partially offset by China volume-based procurement across all platforms, the impact of the surgery transformation program in Biosurgery and Energy and competitive pressures in Endocutters. The operational growth in General Surgery was primarily driven by technology penetration and upgrades within the differentiated Wound Closure portfolio coupled with market expansion partially offset by China volume-based procurement.
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The Vision franchise achieved operational sales growth of 3.6% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. The Contact Lenses/Other operational growth was driven by strong performance in the ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day family of products and strategic price actions partially offset by inventory dynamics outside the U.S. The Surgical operational growth was primarily driven by the strength of recent product innovations, robust demand and strong commercial execution partially offset by competitive pressures in the U.S.
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The Vision franchise achieved operational sales growth of 5.6% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. The Contact Lenses/Other operational growth was driven by strong performance in the ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day family of products including recent launches and strategic price actions partially offset by inventory dynamics. The Surgical operational growth was primarily driven by the strength of recent product innovations, robust demand and strong commercial execution partially offset by competitive pressures in the U.S.
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The Orthopaedics franchise achieved operational sales growth of 3.2% as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter. The operational growth in Hips was due to new product launches. The operational growth in Knees was driven by the strength of the ATTUNE portfolio and pull through related to the VELYS Robotic assisted solutions. The operational growth in Trauma was primarily driven by recently launched products. The operational growth in Spine, Sports & Other was driven by new product innovations and growth in shoulders partially offset by competitive pressures and inventory dynamics.
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The Orthopaedics franchise achieved operational sales growth of 4.2% as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter. The operational growth in Hips was due to new product launches. The operational growth in Knees was driven by the strength of the ATTUNE portfolio driven in part by pull through related to the VELYS Robotic assisted solutions. The operational growth in Trauma was primarily driven by recently launched products. The operational growth in Spine, Sports & Other was driven by new product innovations as well as growth in shoulders partially offset by competitive pressures and inventory dynamics.
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Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income for the fiscal first quarter of 2026 was $6.0 billion representing 24.9% of sales as compared to $13.6 billion in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, representing 62.3% of sales. The fiscal first quarter of 2025 includes approximately $7.0 billion related to the talc reserve reversal.
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Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income for the fiscal six months of 2026 was $12.7 billion representing 25.8% of sales as compared to $20.1 billion in the fiscal six months of 2025, representing 44.1% of sales. Consolidated earnings before provision for taxes on income for the fiscal second quarter of 2026 was $6.7 billion representing 26.7% of sales as compared to $6.5 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, representing 27.3% of sales. The fiscal six months of 2025 includes approximately $7.0 billion related to the talc reserve reversal.
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•Tariffs and other operational drivers in the MedTech business
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•Impact of tariffs in the MedTech business
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The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold for the fiscal first quarters of 2026 and 2025 was $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.
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The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold for the fiscal second quarters of 2026 and 2025 was $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.
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Interest (income) expense in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 was net expense of $43 million as compared to net income of $128 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2025. Interest income in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 decreased as compared to the prior year driven by a lower average cash balance. Interest expense in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 was higher as compared to the prior year due to a higher average debt balance. The balance of cash, cash equivalents and current marketable securities was $22.1 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2026 as compared to $38.8 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2025. The Company’s debt position was $55.0 billion as of March 29, 2026, as compared to $52.3 billion the same period a year ago.
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Interest (income) expense in the fiscal six months of 2026 was net expense of $105 million as compared to net income of $80 million in the fiscal six months of 2025. Interest income in the fiscal six months of 2026 decreased as compared to the prior year, driven by a lower average cash balance earning a lower rate of interest. Interest expense in the fiscal six months of 2026 was higher as compared to the prior year, due to a higher average debt balance. Interest (income) expense in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 was net expense of $62 million as compared to net expense of $48 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2025. Interest income in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 decreased as compared to the prior year, driven by a lower average cash balance. Interest expense in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 decreased as compared to the prior year, due to a lower average interest rate on the average debt balance. The balance of cash, cash equivalents and current marketable securities was $20.8 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2026 as compared to $18.9 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2025. The Company’s debt position was $49.0 billion as of June 28, 2026, as compared to $50.8 billion the same period a year ago.
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(1)The fiscal first quarter of 2026 includes charges for talc matters of $0.3 billion. The fiscal first quarter of 2025 includes approximately $7.0 billion related to the talc reserve reversal. 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 2026 include charges for talc matters of $0.8 billion. The fiscal six months of 2025 include approximately $7.0 billion related to the talc reserve reversal. 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 2026 reflected a decrease in income of $7.6 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 2026 reflected an increase in expense of $0.2 billion as compared to the prior year primarily due to the following:
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*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. (JJDC), changes in the fair value of securities, gains and losses on divestitures, gains and losses on sale of assets, certain transactional currency gains and losses, acquisition-related costs, litigation accruals and settlements, investment (income)/loss related to employee benefit plans, as well as royalty income.
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*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. (JJDC), changes in the fair value of securities, gains and losses on divestitures and on sales of assets, certain transactional currency gains and losses, acquisition and divestiture-related costs, litigation accruals and settlements, investment (income)/loss related to employee benefit plans, as well as royalty income.
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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 2026 includes charges of $0.3 billion related to talc matters. The fiscal first quarter of 2025 includes approximately $7.0 billion related to the talc reserve reversal. 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 six months of 2026 include charges of $0.8 billion related to talc matters. The fiscal six months of 2025 include approximately $7.0 billion related to the talc reserve reversal. For additional details related to talc refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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•Phasing of advertising expense and investment related to TREMFYA and to the acquisition of Intra-Cellular (CAPLYTA)
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•Lower acquisition and integration costs related to the acquisition of Intra-Cellular (CAPLYTA)
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Income before tax by segment of business for the fiscal first quarters were as follows:
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Income before tax by segment of business for the fiscal second quarters were as follows:
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In fiscal 2025, the company initiated a restructuring program of its Surgery franchise within the MedTech segment to simplify and focus operations by exiting certain non-strategic product lines and optimize select sites across the network. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $55 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2026, of which $30 million was recorded in Restructuring, $20 million in Cost of products sold and $5 million in Other income and expense on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The pre-tax restructuring expense in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 primarily included costs related to product exits. Total project costs of approximately $0.3 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced. The estimated costs of the total program are between $0.9 billion - $1.0 billion and is expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2026.
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In fiscal 2025, the company initiated a restructuring program of its Surgery franchise within the MedTech segment to simplify and focus operations by exiting certain non-strategic product lines and optimize select sites across the network. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $59 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2026, of which $31 million was recorded in Restructuring, $4 million in Cost of products sold and $24 million in Other income and expense on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings primarily related to product exits. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $114 million in the fiscal six months of 2026, of which $61 million was recorded in Restructuring, $24 million in Cost of products sold and $29 million in Other income and expense on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings primarily related to product exits. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $29 million in the fiscal second quarter and fiscal six months of 2025. Total project costs of approximately $0.3 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced. The estimated costs of the total program are between $0.6 billion - $0.7 billion and is expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2026.
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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. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $55 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, of which $17 million was recorded in Restructuring, $30 million in Other (Income)/Expense and $8 million in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings primarily for costs related to asset impairments as well as market and product exits. Total project costs of approximately $0.8 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced and the program was substantially completed in the fiscal year 2025.
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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. The pre-tax restructuring expense was $17 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2026, of which $3 million was recorded in Restructuring, $1 million in Other (Income)/Expense and $13 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 $24 million in the fiscal six months of 2026, of which $5 million was recorded in Restructuring, $1 million in Other (Income)/Expense and $18 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 $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, $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. Total project costs of approximately $0.8 billion have been recorded since the restructuring was announced. This program will be completed as of the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 at a total project cost of approximately $1.0 billion.
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The worldwide effective income tax rate for the fiscal three months was 12.6% in 2026 and 19.3% in 2025.
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The worldwide effective income tax rate for the fiscal six months was 15.5% in 2026 and 17.8% in 2025.
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Cash and cash equivalents were $21.7 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2026 as compared with $19.7 billion at the end of fiscal year 2025. The primary sources and uses of cash that contributed to the $2.0 billion increase were:
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Cash and cash equivalents were $20.4 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2026 as compared with $19.7 billion at the end of fiscal year 2025. The primary sources and uses of cash that contributed to the $0.7 billion increase were:
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In addition, the Company had $0.4 billion in marketable securities at the end of the fiscal first quarter of 2026 and $0.4 billion at the end of fiscal year 2025.
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In addition, the Company had $0.3 billion in marketable securities at the end of the fiscal second quarter of 2026 and $0.4 billion at the end of fiscal year 2025.
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Cash flow from operations of $2.5 billion was the result of:
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Cash flow from operations of $11.1 billion was the result of:
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Cash flow used for investing activities of $1.0 billion was primarily from:
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Cash flow used for investing activities of $2.2 billion was primarily from:
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Cash flow from financing activities of $0.5 billion was primarily from:
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Cash flow used for financing activities of $8.2 billion was primarily from:
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The Company has access to substantial sources of funds at numerous banks worldwide and has the ability to issue up to $20 billion in Commercial Paper. Furthermore, in June 2025, the Company secured a new 364-day Credit Facility of $10 billion (expiration on June 24, 2026) which may be used for general corporate purposes including to support our commercial paper borrowings. 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.
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The Company has access to substantial sources of funds at numerous banks worldwide and has the ability to issue up to $20 billion in Commercial Paper. Furthermore, in June 2026, the Company secured a new 364-day Credit Facility of $12.5 billion (expiration on June 23, 2027) which may be used for general corporate purposes including to support commercial paper borrowings. 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.
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As of March 29, 2026, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $22.1 billion and had approximately $55.0 billion of notes payable and long-term debt for a net debt position of $32.9 billion as compared to the prior year fiscal first quarter net debt position of $13.5 billion. 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 $3.4 billion related to talc matters, $1.8 billion related to the current portion of Corporate bonds due and the remaining approximately $1.1 billion related to opioid settlements. 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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As of June 28, 2026, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $20.8 billion and had approximately $49.0 billion of notes payable and long-term debt for a net debt position of $28.2 billion as compared to the prior year fiscal second quarter net debt position of $31.9 billion. 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 $3.7 billion related to talc matters, $1.7 billion related to the current portion of Corporate bonds due and the remaining approximately $0.9 billion related to opioid settlements. 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, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 24, 2026.
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On April 14, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $1.34 per share, payable on June 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2026.
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The long-term implications of regional conflicts on the Company are difficult to predict. The financial impact of known existing conflicts in the fiscal first quarter of 2026 was not material.
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The long-term implications of regional conflicts on the Company are difficult to predict. The financial impact of known existing conflicts in the fiscal second quarter of 2026 was not material.
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In the fiscal six months of 2026, sales by companies in Europe achieved growth of 10.3%, which included an operational increase of 3.0% and a positive currency impact of 7.3%. Sales by companies in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the U.S., achieved growth of 9.6%, which included an operational increase of 2.6% and a positive currency impact of 7.0%. Sales by companies in the Asia-Pacific, Africa region achieved growth of 6.0%, including operational growth of 4.9% and a positive currency impact of 1.1%.
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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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Major MedTech franchise sales — Fiscal Six Months Ended
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The intangible asset amortization expense included in cost of products sold for the fiscal six months of 2026 and 2025 was $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively.
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•Unfavorable product mix primarily driven by the decline of STELARA sales in the Innovative Medicine business
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•Impact of tariffs in the MedTech business
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Selling, Marketing and Administrative Expenses increased as a percent to sales primarily driven by:
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Income before tax by segment of business for the fiscal six months 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 second quarter of 2026 includes charges of $0.4 billion related to talc matters. For additional details related to talc refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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•Lower acquisition and integration costs in 2026 related to the acquisition of Intra-Cellular (CAPLYTA)
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•Unfavorable product mix in Cost of products sold, primarily driven by the decline of STELARA sales
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•Tariffs included in Cost of products sold