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)
AbbVie Inc., short-term (operating) activity ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 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 short-term operating activity ratios exhibit varied trends over the observed period. Inventory turnover generally decreased, while receivables turnover remained relatively stable before showing a slight increase towards the end of the period. The average inventory processing period lengthened, and the average receivable collection period also increased, though with some fluctuation. The operating cycle demonstrated an overall lengthening trend.
- Inventory Turnover
- Inventory turnover began at 4.96 and fluctuated between approximately 4.30 and 5.54 for several periods. A consistent downward trend is apparent from the fourth quarter of 2022 through the first quarter of 2025, declining to 3.71. The ratio shows a slight recovery in the subsequent two quarters, reaching 3.68 by the end of the observed period. This suggests a potential slowing in the rate at which inventory is sold, potentially indicating challenges in sales or inventory management.
- Receivables Turnover
- Receivables turnover remained relatively consistent between 4.83 and 5.38 for the majority of the observed period. A slight decline is observed in the first half of 2023, followed by a recovery and a modest increase towards the end of the period, reaching 4.86. This indicates a generally stable efficiency in collecting receivables, with a potential improvement in the latter part of the period.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- The average inventory processing period generally increased over the observed timeframe. Starting at 74 days, it fluctuated but trended upwards, reaching 98 days in the first quarter of 2025. A slight decrease is observed in the final two quarters, settling at 99 days. This lengthening period suggests that inventory is taking longer to be converted into finished goods and ultimately sold.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The average receivable collection period exhibited an increasing trend, beginning at 69 days and rising to 80 days by the first quarter of 2024. It then decreased to 75 days by the end of the observed period. This indicates a lengthening of the time required to collect payments from customers, potentially impacting cash flow, although a recent stabilization is noted.
- Operating Cycle
- The operating cycle demonstrated a clear lengthening trend throughout the observed period. Starting at 143 days, it increased to 186 days in the second quarter of 2025, before decreasing slightly to 174 days. This suggests that the overall time to convert raw materials into cash from sales is increasing, potentially indicating inefficiencies in either inventory management or receivables collection, or a combination of both.
Overall, the observed trends suggest a potential decrease in operational efficiency related to inventory and receivables management. The lengthening of the operating cycle warrants further investigation to identify the underlying causes and potential mitigation strategies.
Turnover Ratios
Average No. Days
Inventory Turnover
AbbVie Inc., inventory turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 products sold | 4,552) | 5,304) | 4,346) | 4,002) | 4,396) | 4,212) | 4,202) | 4,094) | 5,704) | 6,485) | 4,240) | 3,986) | 4,170) | 5,022) | 4,170) | 4,052) | |||||
| Inventories | 4,951) | 4,938) | 4,960) | 4,526) | 4,181) | 4,450) | 4,218) | 4,245) | 4,099) | 3,981) | 4,055) | 3,833) | 3,579) | 3,172) | 3,396) | 3,483) | |||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory turnover1 | 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 | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | |||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 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. | 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. | 0.80 | 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. | 3.51 | 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 | 2.13 | 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. | 2.46 | 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. | 1.51 | 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. | 0.66 | 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. | 4.85 | 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. | 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-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 Q4 2025 Calculation
Inventory turnover
= (Cost of products soldQ4 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ3 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ2 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ1 2025)
÷ Inventories
= (4,552 + 5,304 + 4,346 + 4,002)
÷ 4,951 = 3.68
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Inventory turnover exhibited fluctuations over the observed period, generally trending downwards from 2022 to 2025. Initial values were relatively stable, followed by a period of decline and some volatility.
- Overall Trend
- The inventory turnover ratio demonstrated a general decreasing trend throughout the analyzed timeframe. Starting around 4.9 in early 2022, it progressively declined to approximately 3.7 by early 2025. This suggests a lengthening of the time it takes to sell inventory.
- 2022 Performance
- The ratio remained relatively consistent throughout 2022, fluctuating between 4.87 and 5.54. A slight peak was observed in the September 2022 quarter, followed by a decrease in the final quarter of the year. Cost of products sold increased significantly in the third quarter of 2022, while inventories decreased, contributing to the peak.
- 2023 Performance
- 2023 saw a continued decline in inventory turnover. The ratio decreased from 4.53 in the first quarter to 3.42 by the third quarter, before a slight recovery to 3.65 and 3.68 in the final two quarters. Cost of products sold increased in the third quarter, while inventories remained relatively stable, contributing to the decline in turnover.
- 2024-2025 Performance
- The downward trend persisted into 2024 and 2025. The ratio remained below 4.1 throughout 2024, and continued to decline in the first half of 2025, reaching a low of 3.42 in the second quarter of 2025. While there was a slight increase in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, the ratio remained below the levels observed in 2022 and 2023. Inventory levels remained relatively stable, while cost of products sold fluctuated, influencing the ratio.
- Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold Relationship
- The fluctuations in inventory turnover appear to be influenced by both the cost of products sold and inventory levels. Periods of increasing cost of products sold without corresponding decreases in inventory generally resulted in lower turnover ratios, and vice versa. The relationship isn't always direct, suggesting other factors may also be at play.
The observed decline in inventory turnover warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes and potential implications for operational efficiency and financial performance.
Receivables Turnover
AbbVie Inc., receivables turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 16,618) | 15,776) | 15,423) | 13,343) | 15,102) | 14,460) | 14,462) | 12,310) | 14,301) | 13,927) | 13,865) | 12,225) | 15,121) | 14,812) | 14,583) | 13,538) | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 12,589) | 12,769) | 12,637) | 12,477) | 10,919) | 11,472) | 11,724) | 11,949) | 11,155) | 11,412) | 11,491) | 11,473) | 11,254) | 10,743) | 11,237) | 10,733) | |||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover1 | 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 | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 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. | 3.67 | 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. | 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 | 5.48 | 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. | 5.52 | 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. | 5.27 | 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. | 2.50 | 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. | 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. | 5.85 | 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-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 Q4 2025 Calculation
Receivables turnover
= (Net revenuesQ4 2025
+ Net revenuesQ3 2025
+ Net revenuesQ2 2025
+ Net revenuesQ1 2025)
÷ Accounts receivable, net
= (16,618 + 15,776 + 15,423 + 13,343)
÷ 12,589 = 4.86
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The receivables turnover ratio experienced fluctuations throughout the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. An initial period of relative stability was followed by a noticeable shift in later quarters. Overall, the ratio demonstrates a slight downward trend, though with considerable quarterly variation.
- Initial Period (Mar 31, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)
- The receivables turnover ratio began at 5.29 and exhibited moderate variability, ranging from a low of 5.10 to a high of 5.38. This suggests a generally consistent efficiency in collecting receivables during this timeframe. The fluctuations within this period were relatively minor.
- Transition and Decline (Mar 31, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023)
- A gradual decline in the receivables turnover ratio is observed, moving from 4.95 in March 2023 to 4.83 by September 2023. While still within a reasonable range, this indicates a slightly lengthening collection period. This decline coincides with a period of fluctuating net revenues.
- Recent Performance (Dec 31, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- The ratio showed some recovery, peaking at 5.16 in December 2023, before decreasing to 4.55 in March 2024. Subsequent quarters show a fluctuating pattern, with the ratio reaching 4.86 by December 2025. This recent period demonstrates increased volatility compared to earlier periods. The ratio remains below the initial values observed in 2022.
The observed fluctuations in the receivables turnover ratio warrant further investigation. While the ratio generally remains above 4.5, the recent downward trend and increased volatility suggest potential changes in credit policies, collection efforts, or customer payment behavior. The correlation between net revenues and the receivables turnover ratio should be examined to determine if revenue fluctuations are influencing collection efficiency.
Working Capital Turnover
AbbVie Inc., working capital turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | 29,062) | 28,539) | 29,261) | 27,675) | 25,582) | 27,785) | 33,816) | 38,871) | 33,002) | 33,224) | 28,852) | 26,488) | 28,463) | 30,364) | 29,100) | 26,509) | |||||
| Less: Current liabilities | 43,289) | 39,391) | 39,767) | 36,403) | 38,749) | 43,062) | 41,915) | 41,522) | 37,841) | 34,773) | 32,239) | 27,590) | 29,538) | 32,712) | 34,473) | 32,521) | |||||
| Working capital | (14,227) | (10,852) | (10,506) | (8,728) | (13,167) | (15,277) | (8,099) | (2,651) | (4,839) | (1,549) | (3,387) | (1,102) | (1,075) | (2,348) | (5,373) | (6,012) | |||||
| Net revenues | 16,618) | 15,776) | 15,423) | 13,343) | 15,102) | 14,460) | 14,462) | 12,310) | 14,301) | 13,927) | 13,865) | 12,225) | 15,121) | 14,812) | 14,583) | 13,538) | |||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Working capital turnover1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Working Capital Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | |||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 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. | 4.13 | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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. | 1.05 | 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. | 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. | 1.64 | 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-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 Q4 2025 Calculation
Working capital turnover
= (Net revenuesQ4 2025
+ Net revenuesQ3 2025
+ Net revenuesQ2 2025
+ Net revenuesQ1 2025)
÷ Working capital
= (16,618 + 15,776 + 15,423 + 13,343)
÷ -14,227 = —
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The working capital turnover ratio exhibits a complex pattern over the observed period. Initially, the working capital balance is negative throughout the entire timeframe, indicating that current liabilities consistently exceed current assets. This negative working capital position appears to deepen over time, particularly from March 2024 onwards.
- Working Capital Trend
- Working capital demonstrates a generally increasing negative trend. While fluctuating, the magnitude of the negative balance grows significantly from approximately US$6 billion in the first quarter of 2022 to over US$14 billion by the final quarter of 2025. This suggests a growing reliance on short-term financing relative to short-term assets.
- Net Revenues Trend
- Net revenues show a generally upward trend, with some quarterly variations. Revenues range from approximately US$12.2 billion to US$16.6 billion over the period. The growth appears relatively stable, although there is a dip in revenue during the first quarter of 2023.
- Working Capital Turnover Ratio
- Due to the consistently negative working capital, calculating a traditional working capital turnover ratio (Net Revenues / Working Capital) results in negative values. The magnitude of these negative ratios would be expected to decrease (become less negative) as the negative working capital balance increases. However, the ratio is not populated in the provided information, preventing a direct assessment of this relationship. The absence of this ratio hinders a complete understanding of the efficiency with which working capital is being utilized, given the unusual negative balance.
The increasing negative working capital, coupled with relatively stable revenue growth, suggests a potential shift in financing strategies or operational dynamics. Further investigation would be required to determine the underlying causes of this trend and its implications for the company’s financial health.
Average Inventory Processing Period
AbbVie Inc., average inventory processing period calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | 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 | |||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period1 | 99 | 100 | 107 | 98 | 90 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 74 | |||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Inventory Processing Period, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 189 | 190 | 194 | 195 | 199 | 209 | 257 | 321 | 411 | 259 | 265 | 279 | 281 | 272 | 260 | 247 | |||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 102 | 98 | 99 | 91 | 84 | 83 | 93 | 84 | 76 | 79 | 80 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 90 | 99 | 101 | 96 | 88 | 101 | 102 | 98 | 96 | 104 | 102 | 104 | 91 | 96 | 98 | 94 | |||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 454 | 441 | 435 | 379 | 329 | 349 | 316 | 312 | 298 | 261 | 267 | 268 | 237 | 196 | 204 | 189 | |||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 104 | 105 | 108 | 103 | 100 | 101 | 110 | 102 | 100 | 105 | 106 | 102 | 97 | 78 | 81 | 81 | |||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 171 | 176 | 168 | 163 | 165 | 169 | 166 | 158 | 154 | 149 | 164 | 155 | 147 | 136 | 136 | 132 | |||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 148 | 160 | 162 | 150 | 147 | 149 | 153 | 151 | 144 | 139 | 137 | 134 | 124 | 118 | 119 | 133 | |||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 242 | 251 | 239 | 229 | 222 | 219 | 178 | 170 | 149 | 138 | 158 | 119 | 95 | 101 | 100 | 99 | |||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 556 | 571 | 570 | 582 | 572 | 573 | 562 | 553 | 519 | 508 | 532 | 549 | 562 | 440 | 379 | 287 | |||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 75 | 82 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 85 | 91 | 94 | |||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 373 | 369 | 345 | 320 | 287 | 267 | 238 | 222 | 214 | 213 | 192 | 177 | 156 | 136 | 135 | 129 | |||||
Based on: 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 Q4 2025 Calculation
Average inventory processing period = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 3.68 = 99
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The average inventory processing period exhibited fluctuations over the observed timeframe. Initially, the period demonstrated a slight decrease, followed by a period of relative stability, and then a notable increase before stabilizing again.
- Overall Trend
- From March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2022, the average inventory processing period generally remained within a narrow range, fluctuating between 66 and 81 days. A clear upward trend began in March 2023, continuing through June 2025, with the period increasing from 81 days to 107 days. Subsequently, the period experienced a slight decrease, ending at 99 days by December 31, 2025.
- Short-Term Fluctuations
- A minor decrease in the average inventory processing period was observed from 74 days in March 2022 to 73 days in June 2022. A subsequent dip to 66 days occurred by September 2022, before rising to 75 days by December 2022. The most significant increase occurred between March 2023 (81 days) and June 2023 (85 days), followed by a further increase to 107 days in June 2025.
- Recent Performance
- The period stabilized in the latter part of the observed timeframe. From September 2025 (100 days) to December 2025 (99 days), the change was minimal. This suggests a potential plateauing of inventory processing time after the extended increase observed earlier in the period.
The observed increases in the average inventory processing period may warrant further investigation to determine the underlying causes, such as changes in supply chain efficiency, inventory management practices, or product mix. The recent stabilization could indicate the effectiveness of implemented strategies or a new equilibrium in inventory handling.
Average Receivable Collection Period
AbbVie Inc., average receivable collection period calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover | 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 | |||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average receivable collection period1 | 75 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 72 | 69 | |||||
| Benchmarks (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Receivable Collection Period, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 99 | 90 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 76 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 58 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 51 | 54 | 53 | |||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 99 | 99 | 97 | 90 | 89 | 92 | 103 | 80 | 97 | 93 | 93 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 80 | 79 | |||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 62 | 65 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 57 | 57 | 65 | 59 | 55 | 51 | |||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 67 | 70 | 72 | 65 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 62 | 60 | |||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 66 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 58 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 66 | |||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 69 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 87 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 48 | 40 | 59 | 55 | 52 | |||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 146 | 146 | 144 | 144 | 160 | 161 | 155 | 146 | 158 | 156 | 148 | 151 | 160 | 148 | 132 | 107 | |||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 73 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 70 | |||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 60 | 58 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | |||||
Based on: 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 Q4 2025 Calculation
Average receivable collection period = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 4.86 = 75
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The average receivable collection period exhibited a generally increasing trend over the observed timeframe, with some fluctuations. Initial values ranged in the late 60s and early 70s, before demonstrating a more consistent increase in the latter part of the period. A subsequent stabilization and slight decrease are noted towards the end of the observation window.
- Overall Trend
- From March 31, 2022, to September 30, 2023, the average receivable collection period generally increased from 69 days to 76 days. This suggests a lengthening in the time required to collect receivables. However, from September 30, 2023, through December 31, 2025, the period decreased to 75 days, indicating a potential improvement in collection efficiency.
- Short-Term Fluctuations
- Within the overall trend, there were quarterly variations. For example, a slight decrease was observed from June 30, 2022 (72 days) to September 30, 2022 (68 days). Similarly, a decrease occurred between December 31, 2022 (71 days) and March 31, 2023 (74 days), despite the overall upward trend. The period peaked at 76 days in September 2023.
- Recent Performance
- The most recent quarters show a stabilization and slight decline in the average collection period. The period remained at 79 days for both March and June of 2025, then decreased to 78 days in September 2025, and finally to 75 days in December 2025. This suggests that recent efforts to manage receivables may be having a positive effect.
- Comparison to Receivables Turnover
- The observed trends in the average receivable collection period are inversely related to the receivables turnover ratio. As the receivables turnover ratio decreased over the period, the average collection period generally increased, confirming the expected relationship between these two metrics. The recent increase in receivables turnover from September 2025 to December 2025 aligns with the concurrent decrease in the average collection period.
Operating Cycle
AbbVie Inc., operating cycle calculation (quarterly data)
No. days
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period | 99 | 100 | 107 | 98 | 90 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 74 | |||||
| Average receivable collection period | 75 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 72 | 69 | |||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cycle1 | 174 | 178 | 186 | 177 | 161 | 164 | 153 | 155 | 148 | 153 | 160 | 155 | 146 | 134 | 145 | 143 | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Cycle, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 288 | 280 | 289 | 286 | 276 | 295 | 343 | 409 | 510 | 347 | 349 | 363 | 363 | 351 | 339 | 323 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 148 | 155 | 155 | 150 | 142 | 155 | 153 | 150 | 156 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 148 | 147 | 152 | 147 | |||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 553 | 540 | 532 | 469 | 418 | 441 | 419 | 392 | 395 | 354 | 360 | 367 | 325 | 280 | 284 | 268 | |||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 166 | 170 | 169 | 159 | 156 | 160 | 172 | 164 | 163 | 169 | 163 | 159 | 162 | 137 | 136 | 132 | |||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 238 | 246 | 240 | 228 | 226 | 236 | 233 | 222 | 218 | 211 | 232 | 220 | 209 | 196 | 198 | 192 | |||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 214 | 229 | 230 | 212 | 205 | 215 | 221 | 219 | 207 | 203 | 206 | 200 | 182 | 177 | 181 | 199 | |||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 311 | 334 | 308 | 298 | 288 | 306 | 252 | 242 | 218 | 196 | 206 | 167 | 135 | 160 | 155 | 151 | |||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 702 | 717 | 714 | 726 | 732 | 734 | 717 | 699 | 677 | 664 | 680 | 700 | 722 | 588 | 511 | 394 | |||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 148 | 156 | 153 | 148 | 142 | 150 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 146 | 146 | 145 | 145 | 148 | 157 | 164 | |||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 435 | 430 | 406 | 379 | 340 | 327 | 296 | 286 | 272 | 271 | 252 | 238 | 215 | 194 | 193 | 188 | |||||
Based on: 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 Q4 2025 Calculation
Operating cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period
= 99 + 75 = 174
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The operating cycle exhibited a generally increasing trend over the observed period, with notable fluctuations. Analysis of the component ratios reveals the drivers behind this overall pattern.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- The average inventory processing period demonstrated variability throughout the period. It began at 74 days in March 2022, decreased to a low of 66 days by September 2022, and then generally increased, peaking at 107 days in June 2025. A sustained increase is observed from March 2023 onwards, suggesting a lengthening time to convert inventory into finished goods and make them available for sale. The period concluded at 99 days in December 2025, a slight decrease from the June 2025 peak but still significantly higher than the levels observed in 2022.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The average receivable collection period showed a more moderate increase compared to the inventory processing period. Starting at 69 days in March 2022, it gradually rose to 76 days by September 2022, then fluctuated between 71 and 80 days for the subsequent periods. The period ended at 75 days in December 2025, representing a moderate increase over the initial value. The collection period remained relatively stable in the latter half of the observed timeframe.
- Operating Cycle
- The operating cycle, calculated as the sum of the average inventory processing period and the average receivable collection period, generally trended upwards. Beginning at 143 days in March 2022, it increased to 160 days by June 2023. While some quarterly decreases were noted, the overall trajectory was upward, culminating in 174 days in December 2025. The most significant increase occurred between March 2024 and June 2025, driven primarily by the lengthening inventory processing period. The final quarter saw a slight decrease, but the operating cycle remained at a high point compared to earlier periods.
The increasing operating cycle suggests that the entity is taking longer to convert its investments in inventory and receivables into cash. The primary driver of this increase appears to be the lengthening inventory processing period, indicating potential inefficiencies in production, inventory management, or sales processes. While the receivable collection period also contributed to the increase, its impact was less pronounced.