Income Statement
Quarterly Data

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

3 months ended:	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	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net product sales	11,850)	11,909)	10,886)	11,811)	11,483)	11,925)	11,559)	11,168)	10,645)	10,917)	11,048)	11,065)	10,813)	11,485)	11,308)	11,609)	11,243)	11,405)	10,798)	10,766)	10,197)	9,817)	10,541)
Alliance and other revenues	372)	360)	315)	531)	409)	276)	306)	309)	321)	309)	289)	341)	405)	402)	340)	376)	381)	298)	275)	302)	343)	312)	240)
Revenues	12,222)	12,269)	11,201)	12,342)	11,892)	12,201)	11,865)	11,477)	10,966)	11,226)	11,337)	11,406)	11,218)	11,887)	11,648)	11,985)	11,624)	11,703)	11,073)	11,068)	10,540)	10,129)	10,781)
Cost of products sold, excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets	(3,435)	(3,372)	(3,033)	(4,812)	(2,957)	(3,267)	(2,932)	(2,745)	(2,506)	(2,876)	(2,566)	(2,593)	(2,353)	(2,720)	(2,471)	(2,356)	(2,291)	(2,452)	(2,841)	(2,910)	(2,502)	(2,699)	(3,662)
Gross margin	8,787)	8,897)	8,168)	7,530)	8,935)	8,934)	8,933)	8,732)	8,460)	8,350)	8,771)	8,813)	8,865)	9,167)	9,177)	9,629)	9,333)	9,251)	8,232)	8,158)	8,038)	7,430)	7,119)
Selling, general and administrative	(1,789)	(1,713)	(1,584)	(2,136)	(1,983)	(1,928)	(2,367)	(2,073)	(2,003)	(1,934)	(1,762)	(2,266)	(1,930)	(1,787)	(1,831)	(2,354)	(1,788)	(1,882)	(1,666)	(2,721)	(1,706)	(1,628)	(1,606)
Research and development	(2,528)	(2,580)	(2,257)	(3,191)	(2,374)	(2,899)	(2,695)	(2,478)	(2,242)	(2,258)	(2,321)	(2,510)	(2,418)	(2,321)	(2,260)	(2,518)	(2,980)	(2,478)	(2,219)	(3,750)	(2,499)	(2,522)	(2,372)
Acquired IPRD	(633)	(1,508)	(188)	(30)	(262)	(132)	(12,949)	(600)	(80)	(158)	(75)	(52)	(30)	(400)	(333)	(89)	(271)	(793)	(6)	(11,438)	—)	—)	—)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	(831)	(830)	(830)	(1,693)	(2,406)	(2,416)	(2,357)	(2,278)	(2,256)	(2,257)	(2,256)	(2,343)	(2,418)	(2,417)	(2,417)	(2,417)	(2,546)	(2,547)	(2,513)	(2,526)	(2,491)	(2,389)	(2,282)
Operating income (loss)	3,006)	2,266)	3,309)	480)	1,910)	1,559)	(11,435)	1,303)	1,879)	1,743)	2,357)	1,642)	2,069)	2,242)	2,336)	2,251)	1,748)	1,551)	1,828)	(12,277)	1,342)	891)	859)
Other income (expense), net	108)	(493)	(338)	(305)	(234)	(273)	(81)	371)	258)	116)	413)	217)	140)	(284)	(649)	(393)	409)	2)	702)	1,826)	915)	736)	(1,163)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	3,114)	1,773)	2,971)	175)	1,676)	1,286)	(11,516)	1,674)	2,137)	1,859)	2,770)	1,859)	2,209)	1,958)	1,687)	1,858)	2,157)	1,553)	2,530)	(10,451)	2,257)	1,627)	(304)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(919)	(460)	(509)	(99)	(461)	398)	(392)	88)	(203)	218)	(503)	166)	(601)	(529)	(404)	514)	(605)	(492)	(501)	424)	(379)	(1,707)	(462)
Net earnings (loss)	2,195)	1,313)	2,462)	76)	1,215)	1,684)	(11,908)	1,762)	1,934)	2,077)	2,267)	2,025)	1,608)	1,429)	1,283)	2,372)	1,552)	1,061)	2,029)	(10,027)	1,878)	(80)	(766)
Noncontrolling interest	6)	(3)	(6)	(4)	(4)	(4)	(3)	—)	(6)	(4)	(5)	(3)	(2)	(8)	(5)	—)	(6)	(6)	(8)	—)	(6)	(5)	(9)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to BMS	2,201)	1,310)	2,456)	72)	1,211)	1,680)	(11,911)	1,762)	1,928)	2,073)	2,262)	2,022)	1,606)	1,421)	1,278)	2,372)	1,546)	1,055)	2,021)	(10,027)	1,872)	(85)	(775)

The quarterly financial performance exhibits several notable trends over the observed periods. Net product sales showed fluctuations, largely maintaining a range around $10 billion to $12 billion, with some quarters experiencing declines or rebounds, indicating variable market demand or product portfolio changes. Alliance and other revenues similarly fluctuated without a consistent upward or downward trajectory but reached a peak near the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Total revenues, combining product sales and alliance revenues, followed a trend similar to net product sales, with generally stable figures punctuated by periodic variations, suggesting that overall business revenue streams have been relatively stable but sensitive to external or operational conditions.

Cost of products sold displayed variations, with some quarters reflecting significant increases, particularly in mid to late fiscal years, which impacted gross margin stability. Gross margin figures mirrored this pattern, showing moments of contraction corresponding to cost spikes but generally maintaining a positive margin, though downward pressure was evident in certain periods.

Selling, general and administrative expenses demonstrated some volatility, with spikes in expenses notably occurring in quarters ending December 2020 and December 2021, implying increased operational or marketing efforts during those periods. Research and development expenditures remained substantial throughout, with occasional jumps that may correspond to intensified innovation or pipeline investments.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets persisted as a consistent expense each quarter, though a notable reduction occurred after the early quarters of 2025. Acquired in-process research and development (IPRD) costs were sporadic but significant in magnitude, with major charges appearing in some quarters, possibly reflecting acquisition-related investments in pipeline assets.

Operating income showed wide variation, with several quarters reflecting strong profitability and others exhibiting losses, the most prominent being the dramatic loss at the end of 2020 and again at the start of 2024. These losses likely correspond to exceptional or non-recurring charges rather than core operating performance deterioration.

Other income and expense showed mixed results, with quarters of both net expense and net income, indicating variability in non-operating gains or losses, possibly foreign exchange impacts, or financial investments outcomes.

Earnings before income taxes followed the pattern of operating income closely, with some quarters showing strong profitability and others large losses, reflecting the operating results combined with other income effects.

Income tax provisions fluctuated considerably, with some quarters reflecting tax benefits while others incurred heavy tax expenses. This volatility affected net earnings, which correspondingly showed marked variability, including large losses in selected quarters but otherwise generally maintaining profitability.

Net earnings attributable to Bristol-Myers Squibb demonstrated a pattern of earnings growth interspersed with significant losses in select quarters, indicating the impact of extraordinary items, restructuring, or acquisition-related expenses. The data suggest overall profitability despite occasional substantial swings driven by specific events or accounting treatments.

Summary of Key Observations: Net sales and total revenues have remained largely stable with periodic fluctuations.; Costs and expenses display volatility, particularly cost of goods sold and selling, general, and administrative expenses.; R&D spending is consistently high, highlighting ongoing investment in innovation.; Significant irregular charges related to acquisitions and intangible asset amortization have heavily impacted operating income in several quarters.; Operating results and net earnings show marked fluctuations, attributed largely to non-recurring factors rather than core operations.; The tax expense pattern contributes significantly to the variability in net earnings.

Download chart

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:BMY)

Income Statement Quarterly Data

Income Statement
Quarterly Data