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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
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Liquidity Ratios (Summary)

Johnson & Johnson, liquidity ratios (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Jun 28, 2026 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 1.09 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 0.73 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 0.38 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: 2026-06-28), 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 liquidity profile exhibits a general downward shift from the initial observation period in early 2022, characterized by a significant contraction in late 2022 followed by a period of relative stabilization at lower levels.

Current Ratio
The current ratio began at a peak of 1.43 in October 2022 before experiencing a sharp decline to 0.99 by December 31, 2022. Subsequently, the ratio recovered to 1.21 in October 2023 and has since fluctuated primarily between 1.01 and 1.17, concluding at 1.09 in June 2026. This suggests that while the capacity to cover short-term obligations remains intact, the margin of safety has narrowed compared to the 2022 peak.
Quick Ratio
A similar pattern is observed in the quick ratio, which decreased from a range of 1.06 to 1.10 in early 2022 to 0.71 by the end of that year. Although a moderate recovery occurred through late 2023, the ratio consistently remained below 1.0 for the remainder of the period, reaching a low of 0.68 in June 2025 before ending at 0.73. This trend indicates an increased reliance on inventory to meet current liabilities, as the ratio excluding inventory has failed to return to its previous levels.
Cash Ratio
The cash ratio demonstrates the most pronounced decline in immediate liquidity. After starting at 0.75 in October 2022, it fell to 0.42 by December 31, 2022. Despite a temporary spike to 0.68 in March 2025, the ratio retreated to a stable range between 0.35 and 0.38 throughout late 2025 and early 2026. This reflects a reduction in the proportion of cash and cash equivalents available for immediate debt settlement.

Overall, the data reflects a structural transition in liquidity management. The simultaneous dip across all three ratios in December 2022 suggests a systemic event or a strategic shift in capital allocation. While the current ratio remains nominally sufficient, the persistent decline in the quick and cash ratios points to a more constrained immediate liquidity position over the observed timeframe.

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Current Ratio

Johnson & Johnson, current ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 28, 2026 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 59,774 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 54,895 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 1.09 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. 1.65 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: 2026-06-28), 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 Q2 2026 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 59,774 ÷ 54,895 = 1.09

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The liquidity profile of the organization exhibits a pattern of fluctuation over the analyzed period, characterized by an initial high liquidity position followed by a period of stabilization near the unity threshold.

Current Ratio Volatility
A significant decline in the current ratio is observed between October 2022 (1.43) and December 2022 (0.99). This drop represents the only instance in the analyzed period where current liabilities exceeded current assets, indicating a temporary contraction in short-term solvency.
Recovery and Stabilization Trends
Following the year-end 2022 low, the current ratio recovered to 1.07 by April 2023 and generally maintained a range between 1.01 and 1.21 through 2024. This suggests a strategic realignment of short-term assets and obligations to maintain a consistent liquidity buffer.
Asset-Driven Liquidity Spikes
A notable increase in the current ratio to 1.26 occurred in March 2025, coinciding with a peak in current assets of 71,551 million US dollars. This spike was transient, as the ratio returned to 1.01 by June 2025, reflecting a rapid deployment or reduction of short-term assets.
Working Capital Management
From June 2025 through June 2026, the current ratio stabilized between 1.03 and 1.09. The consistency of these figures indicates a disciplined approach to managing working capital, ensuring that short-term obligations are met without maintaining excessive idle liquidity.

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Quick Ratio

Johnson & Johnson, quick ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 28, 2026 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 20,422 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 336 363 393 331 303 307 417 317 597 745 1,068 3,783 7,322 5,443 9,392 22,724 21,585 19,925
Accounts receivable, trade, less allowances 19,046 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 39,804 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 54,895 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 0.73 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. 1.03 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: 2026-06-28), 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 Q2 2026 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 39,804 ÷ 54,895 = 0.73

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The overall liquidity profile exhibits a downward shift from a position of strength in early 2022 to a more constrained liquidity posture through mid-2026. While the period began with quick assets exceeding current liabilities, subsequent quarters indicate a consistent trend where liquid assets are insufficient to cover short-term obligations without the liquidation of inventory.

Total Quick Assets
Asset levels demonstrated significant volatility, reaching a peak of 54,801 million US$ in December 2024. However, a general contraction is observable between 2023 and 2025, with values frequently fluctuating within the 36,000 to 41,000 million US$ range, indicating inconsistent levels of immediate liquidity.
Current Liabilities
Short-term obligations increased from 43,390 million US$ in April 2022 to a peak of 60,373 million US$ in April 2023. The sustained elevation of liabilities, which remained largely above 50,000 million US$ from June 2024 onward, acted as a primary driver in the compression of the liquidity ratio.
Quick Ratio Trends
A distinct transition occurred from a peak ratio of 1.10 in October 2022 to a low of 0.68 in June 2025. A sharp correction was noted in December 2022, where the ratio fell to 0.71, marking the end of the period where liquid assets exceeded current liabilities. Although a temporary recovery to 0.96 occurred in December 2024, the ratio remained below the 1.0 threshold for the vast majority of the analyzed period, eventually stabilizing at 0.73 by June 2026.

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Cash Ratio

Johnson & Johnson, cash ratio calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 28, 2026 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 20,422 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 336 363 393 331 303 307 417 317 597 745 1,068 3,783 7,322 5,443 9,392 22,724 21,585 19,925
Total cash assets 20,758 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 54,895 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 0.38 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. 0.54 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: 2026-06-28), 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 Q2 2026 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 20,758 ÷ 54,895 = 0.38

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The cash ratio exhibits a general downward trajectory over the analyzed period, indicating a reduction in the company's ability to cover immediate liabilities using only its most liquid assets. The ratio began at 0.70 in April 2022, peaked at 0.75 in October 2022, and eventually stabilized at 0.38 by June 2026.

Liquidity Volatility and Trend Shifts
A significant contraction in liquidity occurred between October 2022 and December 2022, where the cash ratio dropped from 0.75 to 0.42. While a partial recovery was observed in early 2023, maintaining levels between 0.50 and 0.54, a subsequent decline began in March 2024, reaching a low of 0.39 by September 2024. A temporary spike to 0.68 occurred in December 2024, driven by a substantial increase in total cash assets, before the ratio fell again and remained consistently below 0.40 through June 2026.
Cash Asset Fluctuations
Total cash assets demonstrated high volatility, characterized by sharp peaks and troughs. Assets reached a high of 38,781 million USD in December 2024, contrasting sharply with lows of approximately 18,562 million USD in July 2025. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic cash management strategy or the impact of significant one-time financial events rather than a steady accumulation of liquidity.
Impact of Current Liabilities
Current liabilities showed a general increase from 43,390 million USD in April 2022 to a peak of 60,373 million USD in April 2023. Although liabilities fluctuated between 44,000 million USD and 57,000 million USD in the following years, the overall increase in the liability base, coupled with the reduction in average cash holdings, contributed to the long-term compression of the cash ratio.
Long-term Stability Assessment
From June 2025 through June 2026, the cash ratio entered a period of relative stability, fluctuating minimally between 0.35 and 0.38. This suggests a new baseline for liquidity management where the company maintains a lower proportion of cash relative to its short-term obligations compared to the 2022 period.

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