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Liquidity Ratios (Summary)

Johnson & Johnson, liquidity ratios (quarterly data)

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Mar 29, 2026 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
Current ratio 1.03 1.03 1.07 1.01 1.26 1.11 1.03 1.07 1.17 1.16 1.21 1.12 1.07 0.99 1.43 1.42 1.39
Quick ratio 0.69 0.69 0.71 0.68 0.96 0.78 0.70 0.77 0.84 0.82 0.86 0.84 0.81 0.71 1.10 1.09 1.06
Cash ratio 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.68 0.49 0.39 0.47 0.54 0.50 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.42 0.75 0.73 0.70

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-29), 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).


The analysis of liquidity ratios from April 2022 through March 2026 reveals a general contraction in short-term liquidity positions, characterized by a significant downward shift occurring at the end of 2022.

Current Ratio
The current ratio began at a robust level, peaking at 1.43 in October 2022, before experiencing a sharp decline to 0.99 by December 31, 2022. Following this drop, the ratio exhibited volatility with a notable recovery peak of 1.26 in December 2024. However, the trend stabilized at a lower threshold between 1.01 and 1.07 throughout 2025 and early 2026, indicating a transition toward a leaner liquidity posture where current assets only slightly exceed current liabilities.
Quick Ratio
A synchronized pattern is observed in the quick ratio, which fell from a high of 1.10 in October 2022 to 0.71 by the end of the same year. Although the ratio fluctuated between 0.70 and 0.96 in subsequent periods, it remained consistently below its 2022 baseline. The fact that the ratio remained primarily below 1.0 from late 2022 onward suggests a diminished ability to cover current liabilities using only the most liquid assets.
Cash Ratio
The cash ratio shows the most significant overall erosion, starting at 0.75 in October 2022 and dropping to 0.42 by December 31, 2022. While a temporary increase to 0.68 occurred in March 2025, the ratio trended downward again to 0.38 by March 2026. This trajectory highlights a reduced reliance on cash and cash equivalents for the immediate settlement of short-term obligations.

Overall, the simultaneous decline across all three metrics indicates a strategic or systemic shift in working capital management. The movement from a position of surplus liquidity in early 2022 to a tighter, more constrained environment by early 2026 suggests a reduced margin of safety regarding short-term financial commitments.

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Current Ratio

Johnson & Johnson, current ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 29, 2026 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Current assets 59,173 55,624 54,611 54,498 71,551 55,893 53,249 57,817 57,002 53,495 53,703 60,567 64,388 55,294 65,236 63,847 60,424
Current liabilities 57,716 54,126 50,869 54,180 56,903 50,321 51,759 53,933 48,725 46,282 44,370 54,170 60,373 55,802 45,543 44,821 43,390
Liquidity Ratio
Current ratio1 1.03 1.03 1.07 1.01 1.26 1.11 1.03 1.07 1.17 1.16 1.21 1.12 1.07 0.99 1.43 1.42 1.39
Benchmarks
Current Ratio, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 0.80 0.67 0.72 0.74 0.76 0.66 0.65 0.81 0.94 0.87 0.96 0.89 0.96 0.96 0.93 0.84 0.82
Amgen Inc. 1.26 1.14 1.28 1.31 1.17 1.26 1.32 1.26 1.42 1.65 2.86 2.77 3.14 1.41 1.68 1.53 1.44
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 1.42 1.26 1.27 1.21 1.28 1.25 1.24 1.16 1.11 1.43 1.18 1.39 1.42 1.25 1.42 1.44 1.32
Danaher Corp. 1.87 1.87 1.52 1.62 1.43 1.40 1.37 1.43 1.85 1.68 2.26 2.08 1.89 1.89 1.78 1.75 1.68
Eli Lilly & Co. 1.50 1.58 1.55 1.28 1.37 1.15 1.27 1.11 1.35 0.94 1.05 1.13 1.30 1.05 1.13 1.10 1.27
Gilead Sciences Inc. 1.97 1.55 1.45 1.32 1.37 1.60 1.26 1.14 1.08 1.43 1.34 1.02 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.43 1.48
Merck & Co. Inc. 1.30 1.54 1.66 1.42 1.41 1.36 1.36 1.47 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.28 1.44 1.47 1.46 1.39 1.40
Pfizer Inc. 1.25 1.16 1.28 1.16 1.26 1.17 1.00 0.86 1.05 0.91 2.38 2.12 1.37 1.22 1.59 1.42 1.39
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3.57 4.13 4.06 4.60 4.93 4.73 5.28 5.44 5.27 5.69 5.18 5.45 5.45 5.06 5.36 5.12 4.76
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 1.53 1.89 1.50 1.93 1.77 1.66 1.63 1.72 1.70 1.75 1.63 1.42 1.27 1.48 1.74 1.65 1.56
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3.02 2.90 2.36 2.52 2.65 2.69 2.47 2.52 3.50 3.99 4.08 4.14 4.28 4.83 4.70 4.50 4.75

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-29), 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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 59,173 ÷ 57,716 = 1.03

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The short-term liquidity profile exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed period, characterized by an initial period of strong coverage followed by a sustained shift toward a tighter working capital margin. A transition is observed from a conservative liquidity position in early 2022 to a more lean operational approach throughout 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Current Ratio Trends
The current ratio began at a peak range of 1.39 to 1.43 between April and October 2022, indicating a robust ability to cover short-term obligations. A sharp contraction occurred by December 31, 2022, where the ratio fell to 0.99, marking the only instance in the period where current liabilities exceeded current assets. Following this dip, the ratio recovered and fluctuated primarily between 1.01 and 1.26. Toward the end of the period, the ratio stabilized at 1.03 as of March 29, 2026.
Asset and Liability Dynamics
Current assets showed marked fluctuations, reaching a maximum of 71,551 million US dollars in December 2024 before returning to a baseline range of 54,000 to 60,000 million US dollars. Concurrent with these movements, current liabilities peaked at 60,373 million US dollars in April 2023. The correlation between the growth in liabilities and the decrease in assets in late 2022 explains the temporary breach of the 1.0 threshold.
Liquidity Stability and Management
A pattern of stabilization is evident from 2024 through 2026, where the current ratio consistently remained near the 1.0 to 1.1 range. This suggests a strategic alignment of current assets with current liabilities, reducing idle liquidity while maintaining a marginal buffer to meet immediate financial obligations.

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Quick Ratio

Johnson & Johnson, quick ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 29, 2026 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents 21,688 19,709 18,231 18,577 38,474 24,105 19,980 24,878 25,473 21,859 19,728 21,183 19,170 14,127 11,355 10,983 10,463
Restricted cash 7,695
Marketable securities 363 393 331 303 307 417 317 597 745 1,068 3,783 7,322 5,443 9,392 22,724 21,585 19,925
Accounts receivable, trade, less allowances 17,721 17,178 17,611 17,846 16,020 14,842 16,174 15,794 14,946 14,873 14,798 16,777 16,350 16,160 15,890 16,139 15,594
Total quick assets 39,772 37,280 36,173 36,726 54,801 39,364 36,471 41,269 41,164 37,800 38,309 45,282 48,658 39,679 49,969 48,707 45,982
 
Current liabilities 57,716 54,126 50,869 54,180 56,903 50,321 51,759 53,933 48,725 46,282 44,370 54,170 60,373 55,802 45,543 44,821 43,390
Liquidity Ratio
Quick ratio1 0.69 0.69 0.71 0.68 0.96 0.78 0.70 0.77 0.84 0.82 0.86 0.84 0.81 0.71 1.10 1.09 1.06
Benchmarks
Quick Ratio, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 0.52 0.41 0.47 0.48 0.48 0.42 0.43 0.59 0.72 0.63 0.71 0.63 0.66 0.69 0.69 0.57 0.52
Amgen Inc. 0.85 0.73 0.82 0.82 0.74 0.81 0.80 0.75 0.84 0.99 2.41 2.34 2.62 0.95 1.17 0.99 0.90
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 1.04 0.94 0.99 0.91 0.94 0.91 0.84 0.78 0.78 1.04 0.77 0.94 1.01 0.87 0.98 1.07 1.03
Danaher Corp. 1.28 1.25 0.84 0.96 0.83 0.83 0.84 0.85 1.34 1.18 1.76 1.52 1.34 1.30 1.19 1.13 1.08
Eli Lilly & Co. 0.72 0.78 0.73 0.53 0.57 0.58 0.62 0.60 0.67 0.52 0.58 0.63 0.79 0.62 0.70 0.66 0.77
Gilead Sciences Inc. 1.31 1.06 1.01 0.89 1.00 1.20 0.82 0.69 0.72 1.06 0.98 0.78 0.95 0.99 0.96 1.06 1.06
Merck & Co. Inc. 0.66 0.93 1.06 0.79 0.80 0.84 0.88 0.88 0.68 0.68 0.83 0.74 0.90 0.93 0.90 0.85 0.84
Pfizer Inc. 0.75 0.69 0.80 0.67 0.80 0.74 0.56 0.42 0.57 0.50 1.78 1.59 0.88 0.80 1.18 1.02 0.95
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2.84 3.28 3.19 3.57 3.90 3.86 4.34 4.43 4.40 4.82 4.31 4.53 4.54 4.16 4.37 4.20 3.95
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 0.97 1.36 0.95 1.29 1.20 1.14 1.13 1.24 1.19 1.27 1.13 0.89 0.80 1.06 1.06 0.98 0.97
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2.38 2.24 1.84 2.00 2.12 2.17 2.08 2.10 3.15 3.60 3.74 3.82 3.95 4.46 4.28 4.14 4.37

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-29), 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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 39,772 ÷ 57,716 = 0.69

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The liquidity position of the organization exhibited significant volatility between April 2022 and March 2026, transitioning from a position of surplus quick assets to a consistent deficit relative to current liabilities.

Quick Ratio Trajectory
An initial period of strengthening is observed from April 2022 to October 2022, with the quick ratio peaking at 1.10. This indicates a phase where liquid assets were sufficient to cover immediate obligations. However, a sharp contraction occurred by December 31, 2022, where the ratio fell to 0.71, marking a transition to a state where quick assets were no longer sufficient to cover current liabilities.
Asset and Liability Dynamics
The decline in the liquidity ratio in late 2022 was driven by a simultaneous decrease in total quick assets from approximately 50 billion USD to 39.7 billion USD and a surge in current liabilities from 45.5 billion USD to 55.8 billion USD. Throughout 2023, a modest recovery was noted, with the ratio fluctuating between 0.81 and 0.86, reflecting a temporary stabilization of the balance sheet.
Short-Term Volatility and Peak Liquidity
The period between March 2024 and December 2024 was characterized by instability, with the ratio dipping to 0.70 in September 2024 before rebounding to 0.78 in December 2024. A notable spike occurred on March 30, 2025, where the quick ratio reached 0.96, coinciding with a significant increase in total quick assets to 54.8 billion USD.
Long-Term Liquidity Floor
Following the peak in early 2025, a sustained downward trend is evident. From June 2025 through March 2026, the quick ratio remained constrained within a narrow range of 0.68 to 0.71. This suggests a systemic shift in the financial structure, as current liabilities remained consistently high—averaging above 50 billion USD—while quick assets failed to recover to previous peaks, stabilizing near 36 to 40 billion USD.

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Cash Ratio

Johnson & Johnson, cash ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Mar 29, 2026 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents 21,688 19,709 18,231 18,577 38,474 24,105 19,980 24,878 25,473 21,859 19,728 21,183 19,170 14,127 11,355 10,983 10,463
Restricted cash 7,695
Marketable securities 363 393 331 303 307 417 317 597 745 1,068 3,783 7,322 5,443 9,392 22,724 21,585 19,925
Total cash assets 22,051 20,102 18,562 18,880 38,781 24,522 20,297 25,475 26,218 22,927 23,511 28,505 32,308 23,519 34,079 32,568 30,388
 
Current liabilities 57,716 54,126 50,869 54,180 56,903 50,321 51,759 53,933 48,725 46,282 44,370 54,170 60,373 55,802 45,543 44,821 43,390
Liquidity Ratio
Cash ratio1 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.68 0.49 0.39 0.47 0.54 0.50 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.42 0.75 0.73 0.70
Benchmarks
Cash Ratio, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 0.22 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.14 0.14 0.17 0.31 0.44 0.34 0.38 0.27 0.24 0.31 0.36 0.25 0.19
Amgen Inc. 0.48 0.36 0.43 0.39 0.38 0.52 0.44 0.43 0.49 0.60 2.05 2.00 2.22 0.59 0.80 0.57 0.51
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 0.55 0.46 0.59 0.49 0.49 0.46 0.36 0.29 0.37 0.55 0.33 0.43 0.49 0.42 0.48 0.63 0.66
Danaher Corp. 0.76 0.68 0.24 0.44 0.30 0.31 0.36 0.35 0.90 0.71 1.31 1.02 0.85 0.71 0.64 0.53 0.49
Eli Lilly & Co. 0.14 0.21 0.24 0.09 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.13 0.10 0.11 0.14 0.22 0.12 0.17 0.17 0.18
Gilead Sciences Inc. 0.81 0.65 0.60 0.47 0.64 0.83 0.43 0.26 0.36 0.64 0.57 0.48 0.56 0.57 0.54 0.61 0.62
Merck & Co. Inc. 0.21 0.51 0.64 0.33 0.37 0.48 0.49 0.44 0.22 0.28 0.38 0.27 0.45 0.54 0.49 0.44 0.40
Pfizer Inc. 0.38 0.37 0.41 0.35 0.48 0.48 0.23 0.16 0.29 0.27 1.42 1.29 0.55 0.54 0.82 0.70 0.61
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1.71 1.97 1.91 2.04 2.34 2.28 2.68 2.80 2.94 3.17 2.75 2.88 2.89 2.46 2.44 2.49 2.34
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 0.22 0.67 0.24 0.50 0.45 0.42 0.46 0.60 0.52 0.58 0.43 0.22 0.22 0.50 0.26 0.17 0.23
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1.87 1.71 1.40 1.54 1.64 1.72 1.64 1.63 2.68 3.16 3.31 3.35 3.44 3.93 3.74 3.62 3.78

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-29), 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).

1 Q1 2026 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 22,051 ÷ 57,716 = 0.38

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The analysis of the cash ratio reveals a general downward trajectory in immediate liquidity over the observed period. Starting from a peak of 0.75 in October 2022, the ratio experienced a sharp contraction by the end of that year and, despite intermittent recoveries, trended toward lower levels through March 2026.

Cash Ratio Volatility
The cash ratio exhibited significant fluctuations, beginning at 0.70 in April 2022 and reaching a maximum of 0.75 in October 2022. A sharp decline to 0.42 occurred by December 31, 2022. Although the ratio stabilized between 0.50 and 0.54 for much of 2023, it entered a period of further decline in 2025, reaching a low of 0.35 in June 2025 before marginally recovering to 0.38 by March 29, 2026.
Cash Asset Dynamics
Total cash assets showed inconsistent movement, with a notable spike to 38,781 million US dollars in March 2025. This peak was immediately followed by a steep reduction to 18,880 million US dollars by June 29, 2025. For the remainder of the period, cash assets remained significantly lower than the levels seen in 2022, generally oscillating between 18,000 and 22,000 million US dollars.
Current Liability Trends
Current liabilities demonstrated an overall increase, rising from 43,390 million US dollars in April 2022 to a peak of 60,373 million US dollars in April 2023. Following this peak, liabilities remained elevated, consistently staying above 50,000 million US dollars from June 2024 through March 2026. The combination of rising liabilities and fluctuating cash reserves contributed to the overall compression of the cash ratio.

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