Sales of Johnson & Johnson 2006-2023 by region
Johnson & Johnson’s global positioning
Johnson & Johnson was among the top pharmaceutical companies globally in recent years. Based on prescription sales and research and development spending, Johnson & Johnson was ranked third in prescription sales and second in spending on research and development. In terms of the research and development pipeline, Johnson & Johnson ranked among the top six pharmaceutical companies worldwide as of 2023.
Research and development at Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson’s expenditures on research and development, like their revenue, has been increasing in recent years. When viewed as percentage of revenue, research and development spending has only increased significantly in 2023. Based on dollars spent, Johnson & Johnson was among the very top companies in 2022.