Operating Expenses

R&D

Johnson & Johnson R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $27.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 94.1%, from $460.25M to $27.25M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending signals a commitment to innovation and future product launches, whereas significant cuts may indicate a shift toward short-term profitability.

Detailed definition

Research and development expenses represent the costs incurred to discover new products, improve existing technologies,...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across pharmaceutical and medical device peers, where R&D intensity is a key metric for long-term valuation.

Metric ID: research_and_development

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$0.00$0.00$483.00M$1.84B$109.00M
YoY Change+281.2%-94.1%
Range$0.00$1.84B
Avg YoY Growth+93.5%
Median YoY Growth+93.5%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Innovative Medicine$2.55B$2.87B$2.94B$3.47B$2.81B
MEDTECH$677.00M$647.00M$728.00M$786.00M$714.00M
Total$27.25M$27.25M$27.25M$27.25M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson & Johnson's r&d?
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported r&d of $27.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Johnson & Johnson's r&d changed year-over-year?
Johnson & Johnson's r&d decreased by 94.1% year-over-year, from $460.25M to $27.25M.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.