Comparing Innovation Spending: Johnson & Johnson and AbbVie Inc.

R&D Spending: Johnson & Johnson vs. AbbVie

__timestampAbbVie Inc.Johnson & Johnson
Wednesday, January 1, 201432970000008494000000
Thursday, January 1, 201542850000009046000000
Friday, January 1, 201643660000009095000000
Sunday, January 1, 2017498200000010554000000
Monday, January 1, 20181032900000010775000000
Tuesday, January 1, 2019640700000011355000000
Wednesday, January 1, 2020655700000012340000000
Friday, January 1, 2021708400000014277000000
Saturday, January 1, 2022651000000014135000000
Sunday, January 1, 2023845300000015048000000
Monday, January 1, 2024017232000000
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Innovation Spending: A Tale of Two Giants

In the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape, research and development (R&D) spending is a key indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Johnson & Johnson and AbbVie Inc. have been at the forefront of this race. From 2014 to 2023, Johnson & Johnson consistently outpaced AbbVie, with R&D expenses peaking at approximately $15 billion in 2023, a 77% increase from 2014. Meanwhile, AbbVie saw a significant surge in 2018, with a 134% increase from 2014, reaching its highest R&D expenditure of around $10 billion. This trend underscores the strategic emphasis both companies place on innovation, with Johnson & Johnson maintaining a steady lead. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to face new challenges, these investments highlight the critical role of R&D in driving future growth and breakthroughs.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025