Notable concerns that warrant closer review
The company demonstrated accelerated revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong performance in both its Innovative Medicine and MedTech segments, bolstered by key product launches and strategic acquisitions.. Profitability significantly improved, with earnings before tax nearly doubling as a percentage of sales, largely due to favorable one-time items like litigation income and the absence of prior-year R&D charges.. Significant ongoing litigation, particularly related to talc-based powders, poses a material risk of substantial financial settlements or judgments exceeding current accruals.. Innovative Medicine sales increased 6.0% to $60.4 billion.