Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
Quarterly Data
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Short-term Activity Ratios (Summary)
Amgen Inc., short-term (operating) activity ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
The analysis of short-term operating activity reveals a period of significant volatility followed by a trend toward improved inventory efficiency, contrasted by a gradual decline in receivables collection speed. A notable anomaly occurred in late 2023, where operating cycles peaked before correcting to more sustainable levels.
- Inventory Management and Efficiency
- Inventory turnover exhibited a marked recovery after reaching a low of 0.89 in December 2023. Following this trough, the ratio trended upward, peaking at 1.93 by December 2025 and stabilizing near 1.87 by June 2026. This improvement is mirrored in the average inventory processing period, which dropped from a peak of 411 days in December 2023 to a consistent range between 189 and 195 days in the subsequent periods, indicating a substantial acceleration in moving stock.
- Receivables and Collection Performance
- A steady deterioration in receivables turnover is observed, declining from 4.81 in March 2022 to 3.55 by June 2026. Correspondingly, the average receivable collection period has elongated from 76 days to 103 days over the analyzed timeframe. This pattern suggests a decrease in the efficiency of credit collection and a longer duration for converting sales into cash.
- Payables and Cash Conversion Cycle
- The payables turnover ratio showed high volatility, reaching a peak of 6.74 in December 2023 before declining to 4.05 by June 2026. The average payables payment period fluctuated between a minimum of 54 days and a maximum of 91 days. The overall cash conversion cycle was heavily impacted by the 2023 inventory spike, peaking at 441 days in December 2023. However, a general downward trend followed, with the cycle compressing to approximately 208 days by June 2026, primarily driven by the improved inventory processing speed.
- Working Capital Utilization
- Working capital turnover demonstrated extreme fluctuations, with a significant trough of 0.81 in September 2023 and a peak of 9.85 in December 2025. This volatility indicates inconsistent alignment between the company's short-term asset/liability base and its revenue generation, though the later periods suggest a more aggressive utilization of working capital to support operations.
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Turnover Ratios
Average No. Days
Inventory Turnover
Amgen Inc., inventory turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 2,811) | 2,744) | 2,976) | 3,082) | 3,011) | 2,968) | 3,112) | 3,310) | 3,236) | 3,200) | 3,112) | 1,806) | 1,813) | 1,720) | 1,747) | 1,588) | 1,510) | 1,561) | ||||||
| Inventories | 6,220) | 6,186) | 6,225) | 6,346) | 6,583) | 6,729) | 6,998) | 7,362) | 7,995) | 8,724) | 9,518) | 5,026) | 4,978) | 5,011) | 4,930) | 4,757) | 4,554) | 4,411) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory turnover1 | 1.87 | 1.91 | 1.93 | 1.92 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 1.42 | 1.14 | 0.89 | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.40 | 1.48 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 3.58 | 3.65 | 3.68 | 3.65 | 3.42 | 3.71 | 4.04 | 4.09 | 4.86 | 4.83 | 4.98 | 4.74 | 4.30 | 4.53 | 4.87 | 5.54 | 4.99 | 4.96 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 5.36 | 5.20 | 5.18 | 5.31 | 5.18 | 5.28 | 5.46 | 3.57 | 3.72 | 3.70 | 4.02 | 4.33 | 4.39 | 3.93 | 4.33 | 4.77 | 4.59 | 4.55 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 3.20 | 3.90 | 4.04 | 3.67 | 3.60 | 3.79 | 4.15 | 3.60 | 3.59 | 3.73 | 3.80 | 3.53 | 3.58 | 3.50 | 4.03 | 3.80 | 3.71 | 3.87 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.96 | 1.11 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.17 | 1.23 | 1.40 | 1.37 | 1.36 | 1.54 | 1.86 | 1.79 | 1.93 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 3.21 | 3.51 | 3.47 | 3.40 | 3.55 | 3.66 | 3.62 | 3.33 | 3.59 | 3.64 | 3.49 | 3.45 | 3.57 | 3.75 | 4.71 | 4.50 | 4.50 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.08 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.08 | 2.17 | 2.24 | 2.21 | 2.15 | 2.20 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.69 | 2.77 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 2.65 | 2.46 | 2.27 | 2.25 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.72 | 2.95 | 3.10 | 3.06 | 2.74 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 1.72 | 1.57 | 1.51 | 1.46 | 1.52 | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.66 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.31 | 3.07 | 3.82 | 3.62 | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.96 | 1.27 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 4.87 | 4.87 | 4.85 | 4.47 | 4.57 | 4.82 | 5.06 | 4.62 | 4.83 | 4.93 | 5.06 | 4.83 | 4.64 | 4.62 | 4.60 | 4.29 | 4.03 | 3.87 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 1.06 | 1.14 | 1.27 | 1.37 | 1.53 | 1.65 | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.90 | 2.06 | 2.35 | 2.69 | 2.70 | 2.83 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Inventory turnover
= (Cost of salesQ2 2026
+ Cost of salesQ1 2026
+ Cost of salesQ4 2025
+ Cost of salesQ3 2025)
÷ Inventories
= (2,811 + 2,744 + 2,976 + 3,082)
÷ 6,220 = 1.87
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of inventory management from March 2022 through June 2026 reveals a distinct three-phase cycle characterized by stability, a significant structural disruption, and a subsequent period of efficiency optimization.
- Inventory Turnover Trends
- Between March 2022 and September 2023, the inventory turnover ratio remained relatively stable, fluctuating within a narrow range between 1.30 and 1.48. A sharp contraction occurred in December 2023, where the ratio fell to a period low of 0.89. Following this trough, a consistent recovery trend is observed, with the ratio climbing steadily to a peak of 1.93 by December 2025, before stabilizing near 1.87 in June 2026.
- Cost of Sales Dynamics
- Cost of sales exhibited a significant step-change starting in the fourth quarter of 2023. Prior to this point, quarterly costs ranged from approximately 1.5 billion to 1.8 billion US dollars. Beginning in December 2023, costs shifted to a higher baseline, fluctuating between 2.7 billion and 3.3 billion US dollars through June 2026. This suggests a permanent increase in the scale of operations or the integration of higher-cost product lines.
- Inventory Level Fluctuations
- Inventory levels showed a gradual increase from 4.4 billion US dollars in early 2022 to 5.0 billion US dollars by September 2023. A substantial spike occurred in December 2023, with inventories reaching 9.5 billion US dollars. This surge directly correlates with the sharp decline in the turnover ratio. From March 2024 onward, a systematic reduction in inventory is evident, with levels decreasing consistently to approximately 6.2 billion US dollars by June 2026.
- Operational Efficiency Insights
- The divergence between rising cost of sales and declining inventory levels post-2023 indicates a marked improvement in operating efficiency. While the company maintained a significantly higher volume of sales compared to 2022, it successfully reduced its inventory footprint from the December 2023 peak. This optimization resulted in the inventory turnover ratio increasing from 0.89 to 1.87, signaling faster inventory liquidation and improved working capital management in the latter half of the analyzed period.
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Receivables Turnover
Amgen Inc., receivables turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product sales | 9,537) | 8,218) | 9,367) | 9,137) | 8,771) | 7,873) | 8,716) | 8,151) | 8,041) | 7,118) | 7,833) | 6,548) | 6,683) | 5,846) | 6,552) | 6,237) | 6,281) | 5,731) | ||||||
| Trade receivables, net | 10,227) | 9,138) | 9,570) | 8,490) | 8,701) | 8,132) | 6,782) | 7,317) | 6,934) | 6,776) | 7,268) | 6,145) | 5,830) | 5,736) | 5,563) | 5,326) | 5,327) | 5,077) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover1 | 3.55 | 3.88 | 3.67 | 4.06 | 3.85 | 4.03 | 4.72 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.16 | 3.70 | 4.17 | 4.34 | 4.34 | 4.46 | 4.60 | 4.62 | 4.81 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 4.66 | 5.03 | 4.86 | 4.67 | 4.62 | 4.60 | 5.16 | 4.84 | 4.69 | 4.55 | 4.87 | 4.83 | 4.88 | 4.95 | 5.16 | 5.38 | 5.10 | 5.29 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 6.33 | 6.49 | 6.28 | 6.46 | 6.74 | 6.79 | 6.75 | 6.77 | 7.15 | 7.02 | 6.09 | 6.15 | 6.64 | 6.89 | 6.40 | 7.09 | 6.81 | 6.87 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 3.97 | 3.92 | 3.67 | 3.69 | 3.76 | 4.07 | 4.09 | 3.97 | 3.53 | 4.56 | 3.75 | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.68 | 4.14 | 4.35 | 4.57 | 4.64 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 6.17 | 5.89 | 5.60 | 6.01 | 6.51 | 6.47 | 6.14 | 5.92 | 5.84 | 5.78 | 5.68 | 6.43 | 6.43 | 5.65 | 6.16 | 6.60 | 7.18 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 5.14 | 5.44 | 5.48 | 5.23 | 5.08 | 5.58 | 5.98 | 5.42 | 5.48 | 5.73 | 5.73 | 5.91 | 5.36 | 5.65 | 5.88 | 6.04 | 5.92 | 6.08 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 5.39 | 5.52 | 5.30 | 5.37 | 5.92 | 6.24 | 5.55 | 5.37 | 5.40 | 5.81 | 5.71 | 5.29 | 5.56 | 6.27 | 6.22 | 5.93 | 5.49 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 5.10 | 5.03 | 5.27 | 4.40 | 5.29 | 5.27 | 5.55 | 4.18 | 4.93 | 5.09 | 5.33 | 6.25 | 7.66 | 7.57 | 9.16 | 6.21 | 6.68 | 6.99 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.29 | 2.27 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.31 | 2.35 | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.76 | 3.41 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 4.90 | 4.91 | 5.01 | 4.91 | 5.03 | 5.07 | 5.23 | 5.13 | 5.33 | 5.36 | 5.21 | 5.19 | 5.43 | 5.53 | 5.53 | 5.76 | 5.53 | 5.21 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 5.90 | 6.12 | 5.85 | 6.02 | 6.03 | 6.15 | 6.85 | 6.07 | 6.24 | 5.68 | 6.31 | 6.27 | 6.11 | 5.95 | 6.19 | 6.28 | 6.26 | 6.15 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Receivables turnover
= (Product salesQ2 2026
+ Product salesQ1 2026
+ Product salesQ4 2025
+ Product salesQ3 2025)
÷ Trade receivables, net
= (9,537 + 8,218 + 9,367 + 9,137)
÷ 10,227 = 3.55
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance over the analyzed period is characterized by a consistent growth in top-line revenue paired with a more aggressive increase in net trade receivables. This divergence has resulted in a general downward trajectory in the receivables turnover ratio, signaling a reduction in the efficiency of credit collection and an increase in the average time required to convert receivables into cash.
- Revenue and Receivables Correlation
- Product sales demonstrated a strong upward trend, rising from 5,731 million US$ in March 2022 to a peak of 9,537 million US$ by June 2026. During the same timeframe, net trade receivables grew from 5,077 million US$ to 10,227 million US$. The fact that receivables nearly doubled while sales grew by approximately 66% indicates that credit extensions to customers expanded at a faster rate than sales growth.
- Receivables Turnover Trend
- The receivables turnover ratio exhibited a long-term decline, starting at 4.81 in March 2022 and ending at 3.55 in June 2026. This decline suggests a systemic slowing in the collection cycle. The ratio remained relatively stable throughout much of 2022 and 2023, fluctuating between 4.62 and 3.70, before entering a period of higher volatility in 2024 and 2025.
- Analysis of Peak and Trough Periods
- A significant improvement in collection efficiency occurred in late 2024, with the turnover ratio reaching 4.72 by December 31, 2024. This peak was driven by a combination of elevated product sales (8,716 million US$) and a temporary reduction in net trade receivables to 6,782 million US$. However, this efficiency gain was short-lived, as the ratio declined steadily throughout 2025 and 2026, reaching its lowest point of 3.55 in June 2026.
- Operational Implications
- The widening gap between sales growth and receivable collection efficiency indicates potential shifts in credit policy or changes in the payment behavior of major customers. The consistent drop in the turnover ratio since the late 2024 peak suggests an increasing amount of capital tied up in unpaid invoices, which may impact short-term liquidity if the trend persists.
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Payables Turnover
Amgen Inc., payables turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 2,811) | 2,744) | 2,976) | 3,082) | 3,011) | 2,968) | 3,112) | 3,310) | 3,236) | 3,200) | 3,112) | 1,806) | 1,813) | 1,720) | 1,747) | 1,588) | 1,510) | 1,561) | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 2,865) | 2,935) | 2,367) | 2,838) | 3,010) | 2,406) | 1,908) | 2,147) | 2,267) | 1,628) | 1,590) | 1,358) | 1,212) | 1,320) | 1,572) | 1,204) | 1,256) | 1,403) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payables turnover1 | 4.05 | 4.02 | 5.09 | 4.29 | 4.12 | 5.25 | 6.74 | 5.99 | 5.01 | 6.10 | 5.32 | 5.22 | 5.67 | 4.97 | 4.08 | 5.30 | 5.09 | 4.65 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payables Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 3.53 | 3.38 | 3.90 | 3.42 | 2.61 | 3.52 | 3.88 | 3.43 | 3.05 | 3.12 | 3.28 | 3.75 | 3.38 | 3.20 | 3.33 | 3.82 | 3.41 | 3.25 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 5.72 | 5.68 | 5.45 | 5.78 | 5.62 | 5.57 | 5.52 | 6.04 | 5.84 | 5.88 | 5.58 | 5.63 | 5.82 | 5.68 | 5.45 | 5.61 | 5.00 | 5.04 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.16 | 2.47 | 2.05 | 2.37 | 2.27 | 2.61 | 2.61 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.88 | 2.73 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 3.07 | 3.43 | 4.24 | 4.21 | 5.24 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 9.52 | 8.72 | 7.66 | 10.65 | 8.47 | 7.50 | 7.49 | 12.57 | 10.69 | 11.81 | 9.90 | 9.06 | 8.99 | 6.25 | 11.22 | 11.89 | 11.43 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.41 | 2.96 | 2.52 | 3.06 | 3.07 | 2.97 | 2.66 | 3.03 | 3.03 | 3.23 | 2.76 | 3.29 | 2.75 | 3.05 | 2.66 | 3.08 | 3.15 | 3.26 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 4.44 | 3.72 | 3.53 | 3.82 | 3.98 | 3.72 | 4.26 | 4.39 | 4.48 | 4.11 | 4.59 | 4.58 | 4.34 | 4.08 | 5.16 | 4.86 | 4.25 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 3.73 | 3.72 | 3.07 | 3.32 | 3.44 | 3.30 | 3.17 | 3.67 | 4.60 | 4.19 | 3.72 | 5.07 | 3.92 | 4.78 | 5.04 | 5.49 | 6.17 | 6.66 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.03 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.30 | 2.83 | 2.84 | 2.50 | 3.87 | 3.32 | 2.67 | 2.99 | 3.43 | 3.14 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 3.74 | 4.00 | 5.39 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 8.39 | 8.00 | 7.27 | 8.23 | 8.53 | 8.25 | 8.18 | 9.63 | 9.85 | 9.91 | 8.97 | 10.41 | 10.82 | 9.35 | 7.67 | 9.93 | 8.84 | 7.96 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4.10 | 3.44 | 3.58 | 3.83 | 3.59 | 3.49 | 3.71 | 3.73 | 4.27 | 3.81 | 3.46 | 3.13 | 3.16 | 3.41 | 3.55 | 8.23 | 5.01 | 5.52 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Payables turnover
= (Cost of salesQ2 2026
+ Cost of salesQ1 2026
+ Cost of salesQ4 2025
+ Cost of salesQ3 2025)
÷ Accounts payable
= (2,811 + 2,744 + 2,976 + 3,082)
÷ 2,865 = 4.05
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of payables turnover indicates a period of significant transition in operational scaling and liability management between March 2022 and June 2026. The data reveals a notable shift in the magnitude of cost of sales and a corresponding fluctuation in the efficiency of supplier payments.
- Cost of Sales and Payables Scaling
- A substantial increase in the cost of sales is observed starting in December 2023, where values rose from an average of approximately 1.7 billion US$ per quarter to over 3 billion US$. This expansion in operating costs was followed by a staggered increase in accounts payable, which peaked at 3.01 billion US$ in June 2025. This suggests a period of rapid growth in procurement or operational scale that required a commensurate increase in short-term liabilities.
- Payables Turnover Ratio Trends
- The payables turnover ratio exhibited a general upward trend through 2023 and the first half of 2024, reaching a peak of 6.74 in December 2024. This peak represents the highest velocity of supplier payments within the analyzed period, indicating that the company was clearing its obligations more rapidly relative to its cost of sales. However, a reversal is evident starting in March 2025, with the ratio declining and eventually stabilizing between 4.02 and 4.05 by the second quarter of 2026.
- Analysis of Payment Efficiency
- The decline in the turnover ratio from its 2024 peak to the 4.0 range in 2026 suggests a strategic shift toward extended payment terms or a higher reliance on supplier credit to finance operations. While the turnover was high in late 2024, the subsequent downward trend indicates a slower conversion of accounts payable, effectively increasing the average time taken to pay suppliers. This trend correlates with the increase in the absolute value of accounts payable observed in 2025.
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Working Capital Turnover
Amgen Inc., working capital turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | 34,961) | 31,475) | 29,057) | 27,885) | 26,734) | 26,929) | 29,030) | 26,766) | 27,206) | 28,029) | 30,332) | 48,477) | 47,380) | 44,703) | 22,186) | 24,062) | 19,322) | 18,520) | ||||||
| Less: Current liabilities | 25,502) | 24,955) | 25,489) | 21,791) | 20,476) | 23,008) | 23,099) | 20,312) | 21,517) | 19,714) | 18,392) | 16,954) | 17,097) | 14,215) | 15,687) | 14,331) | 12,618) | 12,886) | ||||||
| Working capital | 9,459) | 6,520) | 3,568) | 6,094) | 6,258) | 3,921) | 5,931) | 6,454) | 5,689) | 8,315) | 11,940) | 31,523) | 30,283) | 30,488) | 6,499) | 9,731) | 6,704) | 5,634) | ||||||
| Product sales | 9,537) | 8,218) | 9,367) | 9,137) | 8,771) | 7,873) | 8,716) | 8,151) | 8,041) | 7,118) | 7,833) | 6,548) | 6,683) | 5,846) | 6,552) | 6,237) | 6,281) | 5,731) | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Working capital turnover1 | 3.83 | 5.44 | 9.85 | 5.66 | 5.35 | 8.36 | 5.40 | 4.83 | 5.19 | 3.39 | 2.25 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 3.82 | 2.52 | 3.67 | 4.34 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 4.81 | 5.84 | 7.83 | 6.20 | 8.09 | 6.87 | 7.79 | 8.49 | 12.50 | 15.56 | 4.60 | 10.47 | 5.53 | 5.55 | 8.30 | 5.75 | 4.92 | 6.24 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 4.76 | 3.83 | 4.13 | 7.39 | 5.71 | 8.27 | 8.85 | 8.73 | 8.10 | 3.60 | 4.22 | 2.18 | 3.08 | 3.81 | 4.20 | 5.00 | 5.43 | 5.91 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 4.71 | 3.97 | 3.19 | 2.71 | 4.92 | 4.38 | 10.32 | 6.06 | 12.62 | 5.45 | — | 31.79 | 12.21 | 5.77 | 31.84 | 14.71 | 19.45 | 8.19 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 3.19 | 4.43 | 5.12 | 8.14 | 6.27 | 3.99 | 9.22 | 17.98 | 26.58 | 5.61 | 6.74 | 84.15 | 9.14 | 8.42 | 8.56 | 6.87 | 6.68 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 20.07 | 66.14 | 62.88 | 24.63 | 284.99 | 6.10 | 15.94 | 58.86 | 22.29 | 10.35 | 11.81 | 9.37 | 14.06 | 23.02 | — | 4.88 | 5.02 | 5.57 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 8.15 | 4.28 | 3.39 | 5.77 | 6.19 | 6.19 | 5.86 | 5.14 | 9.68 | 9.29 | 6.69 | 8.86 | 5.63 | 5.16 | 5.58 | 6.39 | 6.09 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 7.31 | 7.47 | 10.58 | 6.08 | 10.68 | 6.64 | 8.64 | 5,036.00 | — | 29.17 | — | 1.62 | 2.03 | 6.89 | 11.00 | 3.83 | 5.05 | 6.10 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.20 | 1.14 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 0.97 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.96 | 1.09 | 1.14 | 1.46 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 5.59 | 5.87 | 3.30 | 5.90 | 3.64 | 4.20 | 4.87 | 4.61 | 3.96 | 4.38 | 4.05 | 4.86 | 7.40 | 10.13 | 5.46 | 5.40 | 6.03 | 6.13 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.46 | 1.56 | 1.64 | 1.92 | 1.82 | 1.78 | 1.83 | 1.82 | 1.92 | 1.07 | 0.93 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.97 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Working capital turnover
= (Product salesQ2 2026
+ Product salesQ1 2026
+ Product salesQ4 2025
+ Product salesQ3 2025)
÷ Working capital
= (9,537 + 8,218 + 9,367 + 9,137)
÷ 9,459 = 3.83
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The analysis of short-term operating activity reveals a period of significant volatility in capital management between 2022 and 2026, characterized by a massive expansion of working capital followed by a period of aggressive optimization and subsequent stabilization.
- Working Capital Trends
- A dramatic surge in working capital is observed during the first three quarters of 2023, where levels rose from 6.4 billion USD in December 2022 to a peak of 31.5 billion USD in September 2023. This peak was followed by a sustained contraction throughout 2024 and 2025, with working capital reaching a minimum of 3.5 billion USD in December 2025. A recent upward trend emerged in the first half of 2026, with levels returning to 9.4 billion USD by June 2026.
- Product Sales Performance
- Product sales exhibit a consistent long-term growth pattern. Starting from a range of 5.7 billion to 6.5 billion USD in 2022, sales progressed to consistently exceed 8 billion USD per quarter by mid-2024. The growth trajectory continued through 2025 and early 2026, reaching a peak of 9.5 billion USD in June 2026, indicating a steady expansion of market reach and revenue generation regardless of fluctuations in working capital.
- Working Capital Turnover Analysis
- The turnover ratio demonstrates a strong inverse correlation with working capital levels. The ratio declined sharply to its lowest levels (between 0.81 and 0.84) during the 2023 capital spike, indicating an inefficient use of current assets relative to sales. As working capital was reduced and sales continued to rise, efficiency improved dramatically, peaking at a ratio of 9.85 in December 2025. This suggests a transition to a highly lean operational model. However, the increase in working capital during the first half of 2026 led to a correction in the turnover ratio, which moderated to 3.83 by June 2026.
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Average Inventory Processing Period
Amgen Inc., average inventory processing period calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory turnover | 1.87 | 1.91 | 1.93 | 1.92 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 1.42 | 1.14 | 0.89 | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.40 | 1.48 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period1 | 195 | 191 | 189 | 190 | 194 | 195 | 199 | 209 | 257 | 321 | 411 | 259 | 265 | 279 | 281 | 272 | 260 | 247 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 102 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 107 | 98 | 90 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 74 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 68 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 102 | 98 | 99 | 91 | 84 | 83 | 93 | 84 | 76 | 79 | 80 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 114 | 94 | 90 | 99 | 101 | 96 | 88 | 101 | 102 | 98 | 96 | 104 | 102 | 104 | 91 | 96 | 98 | 94 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 463 | 428 | 454 | 441 | 435 | 379 | 329 | 349 | 316 | 312 | 298 | 261 | 267 | 268 | 237 | 196 | 204 | 189 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 114 | 104 | 105 | 108 | 103 | 100 | 101 | 110 | 102 | 100 | 105 | 106 | 102 | 97 | 78 | 81 | 81 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 176 | 172 | 171 | 176 | 168 | 163 | 165 | 169 | 166 | 158 | 154 | 149 | 164 | 155 | 147 | 136 | 136 | 132 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 138 | 148 | 160 | 162 | 150 | 147 | 149 | 153 | 151 | 144 | 139 | 137 | 134 | 124 | 118 | 119 | 133 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 212 | 232 | 242 | 251 | 239 | 229 | 222 | 219 | 178 | 170 | 149 | 138 | 158 | 119 | 95 | 101 | 100 | 99 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 479 | 491 | 556 | 571 | 570 | 582 | 572 | 573 | 562 | 553 | 519 | 508 | 532 | 549 | 562 | 440 | 379 | 287 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 75 | 75 | 75 | 82 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 85 | 91 | 94 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 365 | 384 | 373 | 369 | 345 | 320 | 287 | 267 | 238 | 222 | 214 | 213 | 192 | 177 | 156 | 136 | 135 | 129 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Average inventory processing period = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 1.87 = 195
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of inventory activity from March 2022 through June 2026 reveals a period of initial instability and a significant operational outlier, followed by a sustained improvement in efficiency. The inventory cycle is characterized by an initial decline in turnover speed, a critical spike in processing time in late 2023, and a subsequent recovery that optimized the movement of goods through the supply chain.
- Inventory Turnover Trends
- The inventory turnover ratio showed a gradual decline from 1.48 in March 2022 to 1.30 by December 2022. While the ratio remained relatively stable through the first three quarters of 2023, it experienced a sharp contraction to its lowest point of 0.89 in December 2023. From January 2024 onward, a strong recovery trend is observed, with the ratio climbing steadily to a peak of 1.93 in December 2025, before stabilizing near 1.87 by June 2026.
- Average Inventory Processing Period Analysis
- The processing period moved inversely to the turnover ratio, increasing from 247 days in March 2022 to 281 days by December 2022. A significant anomaly is evident on December 31, 2023, where the processing period spiked to 411 days, indicating a substantial slowdown in inventory throughput. Following this peak, a consistent downward trend occurred, reducing the processing period to a low of 189 days by December 2025. A minor increase to 195 days was noted by June 2026, suggesting the cycle has reached a new, more efficient equilibrium.
- Operational Efficiency Synthesis
- The data indicates a significant operational correction starting in early 2024. The reduction of the average processing period by 222 days from the December 2023 peak to the December 2025 trough demonstrates a marked improvement in inventory management. The transition from a processing period exceeding 400 days to one maintaining a level below 200 days suggests enhanced liquidity and a more responsive inventory turnover mechanism.
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Average Receivable Collection Period
Amgen Inc., average receivable collection period calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover | 3.55 | 3.88 | 3.67 | 4.06 | 3.85 | 4.03 | 4.72 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.16 | 3.70 | 4.17 | 4.34 | 4.34 | 4.46 | 4.60 | 4.62 | 4.81 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average receivable collection period1 | 103 | 94 | 99 | 90 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 76 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 78 | 73 | 75 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 72 | 69 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 58 | 56 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 51 | 54 | 53 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 92 | 93 | 99 | 99 | 97 | 90 | 89 | 92 | 103 | 80 | 97 | 93 | 93 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 80 | 79 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 59 | 62 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 57 | 57 | 65 | 59 | 55 | 51 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 71 | 67 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 65 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 62 | 60 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 68 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 58 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 66 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 72 | 73 | 69 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 87 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 48 | 40 | 59 | 55 | 52 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 154 | 140 | 146 | 146 | 144 | 144 | 160 | 161 | 155 | 146 | 158 | 156 | 148 | 151 | 160 | 148 | 132 | 107 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 70 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 62 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 60 | 58 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Average receivable collection period = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 3.55 = 103
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of short-term operating activity reveals a general degradation in the efficiency of receivables management over the observed period. A consistent inverse relationship is maintained between the receivables turnover ratio and the average receivable collection period, indicating a slowing velocity in the conversion of accounts receivable into cash.
- Receivables Turnover Ratio
- A long-term downward trajectory is evident, with the ratio declining from 4.81 in March 2022 to 3.55 by June 2026. While a temporary recovery occurred during late 2024, peaking at 4.72 in December, the ratio failed to sustain these levels and continued to decline through the first half of 2026.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The collection cycle expanded significantly from 76 days in March 2022 to 103 days by June 2026. This metric exhibited a steady increase through December 2023, reaching 99 days. A notable period of improvement was recorded between March 2024 and December 2024, where the period dropped to 77 days, before resuming an upward trend to its eventual peak in 2026.
- Operational Efficiency and Liquidity
- The expansion of the collection period by 27 days over the analyzed timeframe suggests a potential shift in customer payment behavior or a modification in credit terms. The increasing duration required to collect outstanding receivables indicates a higher reliance on working capital to fund operations, which may exert pressure on short-term liquidity if the trend persists.
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Operating Cycle
Amgen Inc., operating cycle calculation (quarterly data)
No. days
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period | 195 | 191 | 189 | 190 | 194 | 195 | 199 | 209 | 257 | 321 | 411 | 259 | 265 | 279 | 281 | 272 | 260 | 247 | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period | 103 | 94 | 99 | 90 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 76 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cycle1 | 298 | 285 | 288 | 280 | 289 | 286 | 276 | 295 | 343 | 409 | 510 | 347 | 349 | 363 | 363 | 351 | 339 | 323 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Cycle, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 180 | 173 | 174 | 178 | 186 | 177 | 161 | 164 | 153 | 155 | 148 | 153 | 160 | 155 | 146 | 134 | 145 | 143 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 172 | 150 | 148 | 155 | 155 | 150 | 142 | 155 | 153 | 150 | 156 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 148 | 147 | 152 | 147 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 555 | 521 | 553 | 540 | 532 | 469 | 418 | 441 | 419 | 392 | 395 | 354 | 360 | 367 | 325 | 280 | 284 | 268 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 173 | 166 | 170 | 169 | 159 | 156 | 160 | 172 | 164 | 163 | 169 | 163 | 159 | 162 | 137 | 136 | 132 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 247 | 239 | 238 | 246 | 240 | 228 | 226 | 236 | 233 | 222 | 218 | 211 | 232 | 220 | 209 | 196 | 198 | 192 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 206 | 214 | 229 | 230 | 212 | 205 | 215 | 221 | 219 | 207 | 203 | 206 | 200 | 182 | 177 | 181 | 199 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 284 | 305 | 311 | 334 | 308 | 298 | 288 | 306 | 252 | 242 | 218 | 196 | 206 | 167 | 135 | 160 | 155 | 151 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 633 | 631 | 702 | 717 | 714 | 726 | 732 | 734 | 717 | 699 | 677 | 664 | 680 | 700 | 722 | 588 | 511 | 394 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 149 | 149 | 148 | 156 | 153 | 148 | 142 | 150 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 146 | 146 | 145 | 145 | 148 | 157 | 164 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 427 | 444 | 435 | 430 | 406 | 379 | 340 | 327 | 296 | 286 | 272 | 271 | 252 | 238 | 215 | 194 | 193 | 188 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Operating cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period
= 195 + 103 = 298
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The operating cycle exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed period, characterized by a substantial expansion in late 2023 followed by a corrective trend toward greater operational efficiency. The overall cycle duration fluctuates from a low of 276 days to a peak of 510 days, with the primary driver of this variance being the inventory processing period.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- A progressive increase is observed from March 2022 (247 days) through December 2022 (281 days). While a brief period of stabilization occurred throughout most of 2023, a sharp spike to 411 days was recorded in December 2023. Subsequently, a sustained downward trend emerged, with the period decreasing steadily to a low of 189 days by December 2025, before stabilizing around 195 days in mid-2026. This suggests a significant improvement in inventory turnover and management efficiency following the late 2023 peak.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The collection period demonstrates a more gradual and stable upward trajectory compared to inventory. Starting at 76 days in March 2022, the period rose steadily to a peak of 99 days by December 2023. Between March 2024 and June 2026, the collection period remained relatively volatile within a range of 77 to 103 days. The gradual increase over the long term indicates a slight lengthening of the time required to convert receivables into cash.
- Operating Cycle
- The total operating cycle reflects the combined impact of inventory and receivable durations. An initial upward trend is noted through December 2022, reaching 363 days. The cycle peaked dramatically at 510 days in December 2023, directly correlating with the spike in inventory processing time. Following this peak, the operating cycle contracted significantly, reaching 276 days by December 2024. The cycle remained relatively stable between 280 and 298 days through June 2026, indicating that the operational efficiency gains in inventory management offset the slight increases in the receivable collection period.
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Average Payables Payment Period
Amgen Inc., average payables payment period calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payables turnover | 4.05 | 4.02 | 5.09 | 4.29 | 4.12 | 5.25 | 6.74 | 5.99 | 5.01 | 6.10 | 5.32 | 5.22 | 5.67 | 4.97 | 4.08 | 5.30 | 5.09 | 4.65 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average payables payment period1 | 90 | 91 | 72 | 85 | 89 | 70 | 54 | 61 | 73 | 60 | 69 | 70 | 64 | 73 | 90 | 69 | 72 | 78 | ||||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Payables Payment Period, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 103 | 108 | 94 | 107 | 140 | 104 | 94 | 106 | 120 | 117 | 111 | 97 | 108 | 114 | 109 | 96 | 107 | 112 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 64 | 64 | 67 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 60 | 63 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 64 | 67 | 65 | 73 | 72 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 169 | 148 | 178 | 154 | 161 | 140 | 140 | 135 | 142 | 127 | 134 | 130 | 138 | 119 | 106 | 86 | 87 | 70 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 38 | 42 | 48 | 34 | 43 | 49 | 49 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 58 | 33 | 31 | 32 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 107 | 123 | 145 | 119 | 119 | 123 | 137 | 120 | 121 | 113 | 132 | 111 | 133 | 120 | 137 | 118 | 116 | 112 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 82 | 98 | 103 | 95 | 92 | 98 | 86 | 83 | 81 | 89 | 80 | 80 | 84 | 89 | 71 | 75 | 86 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 98 | 98 | 119 | 110 | 106 | 110 | 115 | 99 | 79 | 87 | 98 | 72 | 93 | 76 | 72 | 66 | 59 | 55 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 180 | 163 | 163 | 158 | 129 | 129 | 146 | 94 | 110 | 137 | 122 | 106 | 116 | 136 | 138 | 98 | 91 | 68 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 43 | 46 | 50 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 41 | 35 | 34 | 39 | 48 | 37 | 41 | 46 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 89 | 106 | 102 | 95 | 102 | 105 | 98 | 98 | 85 | 96 | 106 | 117 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 44 | 73 | 66 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Average payables payment period = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 4.05 = 90
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of short-term operating activity reveals a cyclical pattern in the management of accounts payable, characterized by a period of accelerated payment cycles followed by a strategic extension of payment terms.
- Average Payables Payment Period Trends
- Between March 2022 and December 2024, a general downward trajectory is observed in the time required to settle obligations. The period began at 78 days and reached a minimum of 54 days by December 2024, suggesting a phase of tightened payment cycles or increased liquidity. However, a significant reversal occurred starting in March 2025, where the payment period climbed sharply to 89 days and peaked at 91 days in March 2026, eventually stabilizing at 90 days by June 2026.
- Payables Turnover Correlation
- The payables turnover ratio exhibits a strict inverse correlation with the payment period. Maximum efficiency in turnover was achieved in December 2024 at 6.74, coinciding with the lowest payment period of 54 days. Conversely, the lowest turnover rates, reaching 4.02 in March 2026 and 4.05 in June 2026, align precisely with the extended payment windows of 90 to 91 days.
- Working Capital Implications
- The shift from a 54-day payment cycle to a 90-day cycle indicates a notable change in working capital management. The extension of the payment period in the latter portion of the observed timeframe suggests a strategic effort to preserve cash flow and increase the utilization of spontaneous financing from suppliers. This transition implies that the organization is leveraging its vendor relationships to maintain higher liquidity levels.
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Cash Conversion Cycle
Amgen Inc., cash conversion cycle calculation (quarterly data)
No. days
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period | 195 | 191 | 189 | 190 | 194 | 195 | 199 | 209 | 257 | 321 | 411 | 259 | 265 | 279 | 281 | 272 | 260 | 247 | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period | 103 | 94 | 99 | 90 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 76 | ||||||
| Average payables payment period | 90 | 91 | 72 | 85 | 89 | 70 | 54 | 61 | 73 | 60 | 69 | 70 | 64 | 73 | 90 | 69 | 72 | 78 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash conversion cycle1 | 208 | 194 | 216 | 195 | 200 | 216 | 222 | 234 | 270 | 349 | 441 | 277 | 285 | 290 | 273 | 282 | 267 | 245 | ||||||
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| Cash Conversion Cycle, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 108 | 86 | 81 | 92 | 90 | 84 | 76 | 95 | 90 | 88 | 91 | 98 | 94 | 93 | 81 | 82 | 79 | 75 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 386 | 373 | 375 | 386 | 371 | 329 | 278 | 306 | 277 | 265 | 261 | 224 | 222 | 248 | 219 | 194 | 197 | 198 | ||||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | — | 135 | 124 | 122 | 135 | 116 | 107 | 111 | 143 | 130 | 132 | 132 | 123 | 118 | 104 | 104 | 105 | 100 | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 140 | 116 | 93 | 127 | 121 | 105 | 89 | 116 | 112 | 109 | 86 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 80 | ||||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | — | 124 | 116 | 126 | 135 | 120 | 107 | 129 | 138 | 138 | 118 | 123 | 126 | 116 | 93 | 106 | 106 | 113 | ||||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 186 | 207 | 192 | 224 | 202 | 188 | 173 | 207 | 173 | 155 | 120 | 124 | 113 | 91 | 63 | 94 | 96 | 96 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 453 | 468 | 539 | 559 | 585 | 597 | 586 | 640 | 607 | 562 | 555 | 558 | 564 | 564 | 584 | 490 | 420 | 326 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 106 | 103 | 98 | 112 | 110 | 104 | 97 | 112 | 107 | 105 | 101 | 111 | 112 | 106 | 97 | 111 | 116 | 118 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 338 | 338 | 333 | 335 | 304 | 274 | 242 | 229 | 211 | 190 | 166 | 154 | 137 | 131 | 112 | 150 | 120 | 122 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Cash conversion cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period – Average payables payment period
= 195 + 103 – 90 = 208
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The cash conversion cycle exhibited significant volatility between early 2022 and mid-2026, characterized by a substantial peak in late 2023 followed by a period of structural improvement in working capital efficiency.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- Inventory management showed a period of increasing duration from March 2022 (247 days) through December 2022 (281 days). A significant anomaly occurred in December 2023, where the processing period spiked to 411 days. Following this peak, a consistent and sharp decline was observed throughout 2024 and 2025, with the period stabilizing between 189 and 195 days by 2026. This suggests a successful optimization of inventory turnover or a correction of an overstocking event that occurred in late 2023.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The collection of receivables remained relatively stable for the first half of the period, fluctuating between 76 and 88 days. A moderate increase was noted starting in December 2023 (99 days), and while some volatility persisted, a general upward trend is evident toward the end of the sequence, reaching a peak of 103 days by June 2026. This indicates a slight slowing in the velocity of cash inflows from customers.
- Average Payables Payment Period
- Payment terms for suppliers demonstrated high variability without a consistent linear trend. The period fluctuated between a low of 54 days in December 2024 and highs of 91 days in March 2026. There was a notable expansion of the payment period during the first half of 2025, peaking at 89 days, which effectively provided a short-term liquidity buffer by delaying cash outflows.
- Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)
- The overall cash conversion cycle was heavily influenced by inventory fluctuations. The cycle expanded from 245 days in March 2022 to a maximum of 441 days in December 2023. Subsequent improvements in inventory processing drove the CCC down significantly, reaching a low of 194 days in March 2026. Despite the gradual increase in receivable collection times, the substantial reduction in inventory days resulted in a more efficient overall cash cycle compared to the 2022-2023 baseline.
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