Stock Analysis on Net

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

$24.99

Income Statement
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Johnson & Johnson, consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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3 months ended: Dec 28, 2025 Sep 28, 2025 Jun 29, 2025 Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Oct 1, 2023 Jul 2, 2023 Apr 2, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 2, 2022 Jul 3, 2022 Apr 3, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 3, 2021 Jul 4, 2021 Apr 4, 2021
Sales to customers
Cost of products sold
Gross profit
Selling, marketing and administrative expenses
Research and development expense
In-process research and development impairments
Restructuring
Operating earnings
Interest income
Interest expense, net of portion capitalized
Other income (expense), net
Earnings (loss) before (provision for) benefit from taxes on income
(Provision for) benefit from taxes on income
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings (loss)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 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: 2023-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-04).


The financial performance presented demonstrates considerable fluctuation over the analyzed period. Sales to customers initially exhibited growth through December 2021, peaking at US$24.804 billion, before experiencing a notable decline beginning in April 2022. While some recovery was observed in later periods, sales remained below the 2021 peak, ending the period at US$24.564 billion in December 2025.

Gross profit mirrored the sales trend, increasing through 2021 and then declining. However, the rate of decline in gross profit appeared to moderate compared to sales, suggesting some degree of cost management. Operating earnings followed a similar pattern, with a peak in 2021 and subsequent volatility, including a significant dip resulting in a loss in April 2023. A substantial recovery in operating earnings was then observed, culminating in a peak in September 2025.

Profitability
Gross margins remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 67% and 69% throughout the period, indicating consistent efficiency in production costs relative to revenue. Operating margins, however, were more volatile, reflecting the impact of fluctuating sales and expense levels. The significant decline in operating earnings in April 2023 resulted in a notably lower operating margin, which subsequently recovered strongly.
Expense Management
Selling, marketing, and administrative expenses generally tracked with sales, decreasing during periods of lower revenue and increasing with revenue growth. Research and development expenses remained consistently high, representing a significant investment in future growth. Restructuring costs were present in several quarters, with a particularly large expense in April 2023, likely contributing to the lower operating earnings in that period. The substantial increase in 'Other income (expense), net' in the period ending December 2024 significantly impacted earnings before taxes, driven by a large positive value.
Net Earnings
Net earnings exhibited substantial volatility, mirroring the trends in operating earnings and influenced by fluctuations in other income and tax provisions. A significant outlier occurred in October 2022, where net earnings were dramatically increased by net earnings from discontinued operations. Excluding this event, net earnings generally followed the pattern of operating earnings, with a low point in April 2023 and a strong recovery in subsequent periods. The final period showed a strong net earnings figure, largely driven by the positive impact of 'Other income (expense), net'.

Interest income and expense remained relatively stable for most of the period, with a notable increase in interest income in July 2022 and December 2022. Tax provisions fluctuated, impacting net earnings, and were a significant expense in several quarters. Overall, the financial performance demonstrates a period of initial growth followed by significant disruption and subsequent recovery, with notable influence from non-operating items.