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-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).
An analysis of the operating activity ratios indicates a general decline in short-term efficiency over the observed period from March 2022 to March 2026. The most significant impact on the operating cycle stems from a slowdown in inventory turnover, while receivables management has remained relatively stable despite some fluctuations.
- Inventory Management Efficiency
- A consistent downward trend is observed in the inventory turnover ratio, which decreased from 4.96 in March 2022 to 3.65 by March 2026. This decline is mirrored in the average inventory processing period, which rose from 74 days to 100 days over the same interval. A notable acceleration in this trend occurred between September 2024 and June 2025, where the processing period peaked at 107 days, suggesting a slower movement of goods and potentially higher levels of stockpiling or reduced demand.
- Receivables Management Efficiency
- The receivables turnover ratio exhibited moderate volatility without a definitive long-term directional shift. After starting at 5.29 in March 2022, the ratio reached a low of 4.55 in March 2024 before recovering to 5.03 by March 2026. Consequently, the average receivable collection period fluctuated between a low of 68 days (September 2022) and a high of 80 days (March 2024), eventually stabilizing at 73 days by the end of the period. This suggests that while collection efficiency weakened slightly in early 2024, it has since returned toward historical norms.
- Operating Cycle Performance
- The overall operating cycle, representing the combined time required to process inventory and collect receivables, lengthened significantly. The cycle expanded from 143 days in March 2022 to 173 days in March 2026. The peak of this cycle occurred in June 2025 at 186 days, primarily driven by the aforementioned increase in inventory processing times. This extension of the operating cycle indicates a slower conversion of current assets into cash, which may place additional pressure on short-term liquidity management.
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Turnover Ratios
Average No. Days
Inventory Turnover
AbbVie Inc., inventory turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 products sold | 4,218) | 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 | 5,049) | 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 | 3.65 | 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 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 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. | 3.90 | 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. | 0.85 | 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 | 2.13 | 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. | 1.57 | 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. | 0.74 | 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 | 4.85 | 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. | 0.95 | 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: 2026-03-31), 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 Q1 2026 Calculation
Inventory turnover
= (Cost of products soldQ1 2026
+ Cost of products soldQ4 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ3 2025
+ Cost of products soldQ2 2025)
÷ Inventories
= (4,218 + 4,552 + 5,304 + 4,346)
÷ 5,049 = 3.65
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
An analysis of the operating activity ratios reveals a sustained decline in inventory management efficiency from March 2022 through March 2026. While the cost of products sold has remained relatively stable with periodic fluctuations, a consistent increase in inventory levels has exerted downward pressure on the turnover ratio.
- Inventory Levels
- A steady upward trajectory in inventory holdings is observed, rising from 3,483 million USD in March 2022 to 5,049 million USD by March 2026. This represents a significant accumulation of assets over the period, with the most pronounced growth occurring between December 2024 and December 2025.
- Cost of Products Sold (COPS)
- The cost of products sold exhibits cyclical volatility rather than a linear trend. Notable peaks are observed in the September quarters, particularly in September 2023, where COPS reached 6,485 million USD. However, the baseline expenditure has remained largely consistent, with the March 2026 value of 4,218 million USD being comparable to the March 2022 value of 4,052 million USD.
- Inventory Turnover Ratio
- The inventory turnover ratio demonstrates a clear long-term decline. The ratio peaked at 5.54 in September 2022 and trended downward to 3.65 by March 2026. A critical transition occurred between late 2023 and early 2024, where the ratio shifted from a range of 4.30–4.98 down to a range of 3.42–4.09. This compression indicates that inventory is being cycled more slowly, likely as a result of the expanding inventory base outstripping the growth in the cost of products sold.
The divergence between growing inventory levels and stagnant cost of products sold suggests a potential increase in safety stock or a slowdown in product movement. The stabilization of the turnover ratio between 3.42 and 3.68 throughout 2025 and early 2026 indicates that the company has reached a new, lower equilibrium in its inventory management cycle.
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Receivables Turnover
AbbVie Inc., receivables turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 15,002) | 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 | 12,479) | 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 | 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 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables Turnover, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 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. | 3.92 | 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 | 5.44 | 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. | 5.03 | 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. | 2.60 | 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. | 4.91 | 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. | 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: 2026-03-31), 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 Q1 2026 Calculation
Receivables turnover
= (Net revenuesQ1 2026
+ Net revenuesQ4 2025
+ Net revenuesQ3 2025
+ Net revenuesQ2 2025)
÷ Accounts receivable, net
= (15,002 + 16,618 + 15,776 + 15,423)
÷ 12,479 = 5.03
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of receivables turnover indicates a period of declining collection efficiency between 2022 and early 2025, followed by a recovery phase leading into early 2026. While net revenues generally trended upward over the observed period, the growth in accounts receivable occurred at a rate that periodically outpaced revenue growth, resulting in a compression of the turnover ratio.
- Net Revenue Trends
- Net revenues exhibit a consistent long-term growth trajectory, rising from 13,538 million USD in March 2022 to 15,002 million USD by March 2026. A recurring seasonal pattern is observable, characterized by quarterly contractions every March, followed by steady increases through the remainder of the calendar year.
- Accounts Receivable Management
- The net accounts receivable balance remained relatively stable throughout 2022 but entered a gradual upward trend starting in 2023. The balance increased from 10,733 million USD in March 2022 to a peak of 12,769 million USD in September 2025, before stabilizing near 12,479 million USD in March 2026. This expansion in the receivables balance contributed to the downward pressure on the turnover ratio during the mid-period.
- Receivables Turnover Efficiency
- The receivables turnover ratio began at a high of 5.29 in March 2022 and maintained levels above 5.0 throughout the 2022 fiscal year. A sustained decline followed, with the ratio dipping below 5.0 in March 2023 and reaching a trough of 4.55 in March 2024. Efficiency remained suppressed between 4.60 and 4.86 throughout 2024 and 2025, suggesting a slower conversion of receivables into cash. However, a recovery trend emerged in the final quarters, with the ratio returning to 5.03 by March 2026, signaling a return to historical collection efficiency levels.
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Working Capital Turnover
AbbVie Inc., working capital turnover calculation (quarterly data)
| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | 33,529) | 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 | 42,100) | 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 | (8,571) | (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 | 15,002) | 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. | 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 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | 7.47 | 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. | 1.14 | 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. | 5.87 | 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. | 1.56 | 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: 2026-03-31), 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 Q1 2026 Calculation
Working capital turnover
= (Net revenuesQ1 2026
+ Net revenuesQ4 2025
+ Net revenuesQ3 2025
+ Net revenuesQ2 2025)
÷ Working capital
= (15,002 + 16,618 + 15,776 + 15,423)
÷ -8,571 = —
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data indicates a persistent state of negative working capital throughout the period from March 2022 to March 2026, suggesting a strategic reliance on current liabilities to finance operational activities. While net revenues exhibit a general upward trajectory with seasonal fluctuations, the working capital deficit has expanded significantly over time.
- Working Capital Trends
- A period of relative stabilization occurred between December 2022 and March 2023, where working capital reached its least negative point at -1,075 million and -1,102 million US$, respectively. However, a substantial downward trend followed, culminating in a peak deficit of -15,277 million US$ in September 2024. Despite a partial recovery in early 2025, the deficit remained pronounced, ending the analyzed period at -8,571 million US$ in March 2026.
- Revenue Performance
- Net revenues demonstrate steady growth and a repeating seasonal pattern, typically experiencing dips in the first quarter of each year. Revenues rose from 13,538 million US$ in March 2022 to a peak of 16,618 million US$ in December 2025. This growth indicates a consistent ability to generate sales despite the volatility in the working capital position.
- Working Capital Turnover Dynamics
- The relationship between net revenues and working capital reveals an increasing reliance on spontaneous financing. Because working capital is consistently negative, the turnover ratio remains negative, which is characteristic of companies utilizing high accounts payable or short-term obligations to fund assets. The widening gap between the growth of net revenues and the increase in the working capital deficit, particularly between June 2024 and December 2024, indicates an acceleration in the use of current liabilities to support the expanding revenue base.
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Average Inventory Processing Period
AbbVie Inc., average inventory processing period calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | 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 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period1 | 100 | 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. | 191 | 189 | 190 | 194 | 195 | 199 | 209 | 257 | 321 | 411 | 259 | 265 | 279 | 281 | 272 | 260 | 247 | ||||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 102 | 98 | 99 | 91 | 84 | 83 | 93 | 84 | 76 | 79 | 80 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 94 | 90 | 99 | 101 | 96 | 88 | 101 | 102 | 98 | 96 | 104 | 102 | 104 | 91 | 96 | 98 | 94 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 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 | 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. | 232 | 242 | 251 | 239 | 229 | 222 | 219 | 178 | 170 | 149 | 138 | 158 | 119 | 95 | 101 | 100 | 99 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 491 | 556 | 571 | 570 | 582 | 572 | 573 | 562 | 553 | 519 | 508 | 532 | 549 | 562 | 440 | 379 | 287 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 75 | 75 | 82 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 85 | 91 | 94 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 384 | 373 | 369 | 345 | 320 | 287 | 267 | 238 | 222 | 214 | 213 | 192 | 177 | 156 | 136 | 135 | 129 | ||||||
Based on: 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 Q1 2026 Calculation
Average inventory processing period = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 3.65 = 100
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An analysis of the short-term operating activity ratios reveals a progressive decline in inventory management efficiency over the period from March 2022 to March 2026. A clear inverse correlation is observed between the inventory turnover ratio and the average inventory processing period, with the duration of inventory holdings extending significantly in the latter half of the observed timeline.
- Inventory Turnover Ratio
- Between March 2022 and December 2023, the turnover ratio exhibited relative stability, fluctuating between a peak of 5.54 in September 2022 and a low of 4.30 in June 2023. A consistent downward trajectory emerged starting in September 2024, as the ratio decreased to 4.09 and continued to decline, reaching a minimum of 3.42 by June 2025. The ratio remained suppressed through March 2026, ending at 3.65, which indicates a slowing rate of inventory replacement compared to the 2022 baseline.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- The time required to process inventory showed a corresponding upward trend. During the 2022 and 2023 fiscal periods, the processing period generally ranged between 66 and 85 days. A marked escalation occurred beginning in September 2024, with the period rising to 89 days and peaking at 107 days in June 2025. In the subsequent quarters leading to March 2026, the processing period stabilized at approximately 100 days.
The expansion of the average inventory processing period from 74 days in March 2022 to 100 days in March 2026 represents a significant increase in the time capital remains tied up in inventory. This shift, particularly the acceleration observed throughout 2024 and 2025, suggests a decrease in operational velocity or a strategic accumulation of stock that has not been offset by a proportional increase in turnover.
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Average Receivable Collection Period
AbbVie Inc., average receivable collection period calculation (quarterly data)
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables turnover | 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 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio (no. days) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average receivable collection period1 | 73 | 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. | 94 | 99 | 90 | 95 | 91 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 76 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 56 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 57 | 51 | 54 | 53 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 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 | 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. | 73 | 69 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 87 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 48 | 40 | 59 | 55 | 52 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 140 | 146 | 146 | 144 | 144 | 160 | 161 | 155 | 146 | 158 | 156 | 148 | 151 | 160 | 148 | 132 | 107 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 74 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 70 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 60 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 60 | 58 | 64 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | ||||||
Based on: 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 Q1 2026 Calculation
Average receivable collection period = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.03 = 73
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of short-term operating activity reveals a fluctuating yet generally stabilizing trend in the efficiency of receivable collections between March 2022 and March 2026. A distinct inverse correlation is observed between the receivables turnover ratio and the average receivable collection period, where declines in turnover correspond directly with an increase in the number of days required to collect payments.
- Receivables Turnover Trends
- The receivables turnover ratio began the period at 5.29 in March 2022, reaching a peak of 5.38 in September 2022. A sustained downward trend followed, with the ratio reaching its lowest point of 4.55 by March 2024. Subsequently, a recovery phase emerged, with the ratio gradually climbing back to 5.03 by March 2026, indicating an improvement in the frequency with which receivables are converted into cash.
- Average Receivable Collection Period Dynamics
- The collection period exhibited a corresponding upward trajectory during the first half of the analyzed timeframe. From a low of 68 days in September 2022, the collection period expanded steadily, peaking at 80 days in March 2024. This expansion suggests a period of decreased collection efficiency or a potential shift in credit terms granted to customers. Following the March 2024 peak, the period entered a corrective phase, declining to 71 days by December 2024 and eventually settling at 73 days by March 2026.
Overall, the data indicates a period of relative operational inefficiency that peaked in the first quarter of 2024. However, the subsequent trend suggests a successful return toward previous efficiency levels, with the collection cycle contracting from its peak to align more closely with the benchmarks established in early 2022.
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Operating Cycle
AbbVie Inc., operating cycle calculation (quarterly data)
No. days
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average inventory processing period | 100 | 99 | 100 | 107 | 98 | 90 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 74 | ||||||
| Average receivable collection period | 73 | 75 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 72 | 69 | ||||||
| Short-term Activity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cycle1 | 173 | 174 | 178 | 186 | 177 | 161 | 164 | 153 | 155 | 148 | 153 | 160 | 155 | 146 | 134 | 145 | 143 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Cycle, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amgen Inc. | 285 | 288 | 280 | 289 | 286 | 276 | 295 | 343 | 409 | 510 | 347 | 349 | 363 | 363 | 351 | 339 | 323 | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | 150 | 148 | 155 | 155 | 150 | 142 | 155 | 153 | 150 | 156 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 148 | 147 | 152 | 147 | ||||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 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 | 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. | 305 | 311 | 334 | 308 | 298 | 288 | 306 | 252 | 242 | 218 | 196 | 206 | 167 | 135 | 160 | 155 | 151 | ||||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 631 | 702 | 717 | 714 | 726 | 732 | 734 | 717 | 699 | 677 | 664 | 680 | 700 | 722 | 588 | 511 | 394 | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 149 | 148 | 156 | 153 | 148 | 142 | 150 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 146 | 146 | 145 | 145 | 148 | 157 | 164 | ||||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 444 | 435 | 430 | 406 | 379 | 340 | 327 | 296 | 286 | 272 | 271 | 252 | 238 | 215 | 194 | 193 | 188 | ||||||
Based on: 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 Q1 2026 Calculation
Operating cycle = Average inventory processing period + Average receivable collection period
= 100 + 73 = 173
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The overall operating cycle exhibits a progressive expansion over the period from March 2022 to March 2026, indicating a lengthening of the time required to convert current assets into cash.
- Average Inventory Processing Period
- A general upward trend is evident, starting at 74 days in March 2022 and reaching a peak of 107 days by June 2025. While a brief decline occurred in September 2022, falling to 66 days, the period thereafter shows a sustained increase, particularly beginning in December 2023. The period concludes at 100 days in March 2026, reflecting a slower turnover of inventory compared to the baseline.
- Average Receivable Collection Period
- The collection period remains relatively stable, fluctuating within a narrow range between 68 and 80 days. A moderate increase was observed leading up to March 2024, where it peaked at 80 days, followed by a gradual decline to 73 days by March 2026. This stability suggests that credit and collection policies remained consistent throughout the analyzed timeframe.
- Operating Cycle
- The operating cycle mirrors the trajectory of the inventory processing period, as the receivable collection period contributed minimal variance. The cycle expanded from 143 days in March 2022 to a maximum of 186 days in June 2025. Despite a slight contraction in the final three quarters, ending at 173 days in March 2026, the overall trend represents a significant increase in the total operating duration, primarily driven by increased inventory holding times.
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