PFIZER INC, 10-K filed on 2/27/2025
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 20, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Alliance revenues $ 8,388 $ 7,582 $ 8,537
Total revenues 63,627 59,553 101,175
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of sales [1],[2] 17,851 24,954 34,344
Selling, informational and administrative expenses [1] 14,730 14,771 13,677
Research and development expenses [1] 10,822 10,679 11,428
Acquired in-process research and development expenses 108 194 953
Amortization of intangible assets 5,286 4,733 3,609
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs 2,419 2,943 1,375
Other (income)/deductions––net 4,388 222 1,062
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income [3],[4],[5] 8,023 1,058 34,729
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (28) (1,115) 3,328
Income from continuing operations 8,051 2,172 31,401
Discontinued operations––net of tax 11 (15) 6
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests 8,062 2,158 31,407
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 31 39 35
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders $ 8,031 $ 2,119 $ 31,372
Earnings per common share––basic:      
Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) $ 1.42 $ 0.38 $ 5.59
Discontinued operations––net of tax (in dollars per share) 0 0 0
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) 1.42 0.38 5.59
Earnings per common share––diluted:      
Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) 1.41 0.37 5.47
Discontinued operations––net of tax (in dollars per share) 0 0 0
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders (in dollars per share) $ 1.41 $ 0.37 $ 5.47
Weighted-average shares––basic (in shares) 5,664 5,643 5,608
Weighted-average shares––diluted (in shares) 5,700 5,709 5,733
Product [Member]      
Revenues $ 53,816 $ 50,914 $ 91,793
Royalty [Member]      
Revenues [6] $ 1,423 $ 1,058 $ 845
[1] Exclusive of amortization of intangible assets.
[2] See Note 17A.
[3] Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
[4] 2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
[5] 2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
[6] See Note 1A.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests $ 8,062 $ 2,158 $ 31,407
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net 32 452 (2,328)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net 499 626 1,444
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income [1] (159) (413) (2,062)
Other comprehensive income (loss), derivatives qualifying as hedges, before tax, total 341 213 (618)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net (152) (121) (1,306)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income [2] 42 (141) 1,809
Other comprehensive income (loss), available-for-sale securities adjustment, before tax, total (111) (261) 502
Benefit plans: prior service (costs)/credits and other, net 193 (25) (24)
Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net (109) (117) (129)
Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net 0 (15) (12)
Other comprehensive income (loss), benefit plans, prior service (costs)/credits, before tax, total 84 (157) (166)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax 347 246 (2,609)
Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) 231 (85) (187)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests 116 331 (2,422)
Comprehensive income/(loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests 8,178 2,488 28,985
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 28 26 20
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. $ 8,149 $ 2,462 $ 28,965
[1] Reclassified into Other (income)/deductions—net and Cost of sales. See Note 7E.
[2] Reclassified into Other (income)/deductions—net.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,043 $ 2,853
Short-term investments 19,434 9,837
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts: 2024—$438; 2023—$470 11,463 11,566
Inventories [1] 10,851 10,189
Current tax assets 3,314 3,978
Other current assets 4,253 4,911
Total current assets 50,358 43,333
Equity-method investments [2] 217 11,637
Long-term investments 2,010 3,731
Property, plant and equipment, net 18,393 18,940
Identifiable intangible assets, net [3] 55,411 64,900
Goodwill 68,527 67,783 [4]
Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets 8,662 3,706
Other noncurrent assets 9,817 12,471
Total assets 213,396 226,501
Liabilities and Equity    
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt: 2024—$3,747; 2023—$2,254 6,946 10,350
Trade accounts payable 5,633 6,710
Dividends payable 2,437 2,372
Income taxes payable 2,910 2,349
Accrued compensation and related items 3,838 2,776
Deferred revenues 1,511 2,700
Other current liabilities 19,720 20,537
Total current liabilities 42,995 47,794
Long-term debt 57,405 61,538
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations 2,115 2,167
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities 2,122 640
Other taxes payable 6,112 8,534
Other noncurrent liabilities 14,150 16,539
Total liabilities 124,899 137,213
Commitments and Contingencies
Common stock, $0.05 par value; 12,000 shares authorized; issued: 2024—9,593; 2023—9,562 480 478
Additional paid-in capital 93,603 92,631
Treasury stock, shares at cost: 2024—3,926; 2023—3,916 (114,763) (114,487)
Retained earnings 116,725 118,353
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (7,842) (7,961)
Total Pfizer Inc. shareholders’ equity 88,203 89,014
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests 294 274
Total equity 88,497 89,288
Total liabilities and equity $ 213,396 $ 226,501
[1] The increase from December 31, 2023 reflects higher inventory levels for certain products mainly due to changes in net market demand, network strategy and new product launches.
[2] As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
[3] The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $5.3 billion, impairments of $3.3 billion (see Note 4) and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen of $950 million (see Note 2A).
[4] As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 438 $ 470
Current portion of long-term debt $ 3,747 $ 2,254
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.05 $ 0.05
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 12,000,000,000 12,000,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 9,593,000,000 9,562,000,000
Treasury stock (in shares) 3,926,000,000 3,916,000,000
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Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Shareholders’ Equity [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Add’l Paid-In Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accum. Other Comp. Loss [Member]
Non-controlling Interests [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, treasury (in shares)         (3,851)      
Beginning balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     9,471          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 77,462 $ 77,201 $ 473 $ 90,591 $ (111,361) $ 103,394 $ (5,897) $ 262
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income 31,407 31,372       31,372   35
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (2,422) (2,407)         (2,407) [1] (15)
Cash dividends declared:                
Common stock (9,037) (9,037)       (9,037)    
Noncontrolling interests (13)             (13)
Share-based payment transactions (in shares)     48   (13)      
Share-based payment transactions 513 513 $ 2 1,192 $ (608) (73)    
Purchases of common stock (in shares)         (39)      
Purchases of common stock (2,000) (2,000)     $ (2,000)      
Other 6 19   19 $ 0 0   (13)
Ending balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     9,519          
Ending balance, treasury (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022         (3,903)      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 95,916 95,661 $ 476 91,802 $ (113,969) 125,656 (8,304) 256
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, treasury (in shares)         (3,903)      
Net income 2,158 2,119       2,119   39
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 331 343         343 [1] (12)
Cash dividends declared:                
Common stock (9,316) (9,316)       (9,316)    
Noncontrolling interests (8)             (8)
Share-based payment transactions (in shares)     43   (12)      
Share-based payment transactions 208 208 $ 2 829 $ (518) (106)    
Other $ 0 0   0   0   0
Ending balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 9,562   9,562          
Ending balance, treasury (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 (3,916)       (3,916)      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 89,288 89,014 $ 478 92,631 $ (114,487) 118,353 (7,961) 274
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, treasury (in shares) (3,916)       (3,916)      
Net income $ 8,062 8,031       8,031   31
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 116 118         118 [1] (3)
Cash dividends declared:                
Common stock (9,577) (9,577)       (9,577)    
Noncontrolling interests (7)             (7)
Share-based payment transactions (in shares)     31   (10)      
Share-based payment transactions 591 591 $ 2 972 $ (276) (107)    
Other $ 23 25   0   25   (1)
Ending balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 9,593   9,593          
Ending balance, treasury (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 (3,926)       (3,926)      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 88,497 $ 88,203 $ 480 $ 93,603 $ (114,763) $ 116,725 $ (7,842) $ 294
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, treasury (in shares) (3,926)       (3,926)      
[1] Foreign currency translation adjustments include net gains/(losses) related to the impact of our net investment hedging program and gains/(losses) related to our investment in Haleon (see Note 2C).
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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) $ 1.69 $ 1.65 $ 1.61
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities      
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests $ 8,062 $ 2,158 $ 31,407
Discontinued operations––net of tax 11 (15) 6
Net income from continuing operations before allocation to noncontrolling interests 8,051 2,172 31,401
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations before allocation to noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization [1] 7,013 6,290 5,064
Asset write-offs and impairments 4,242 3,408 550
Deferred taxes (2,102) (3,442) (3,764)
Share-based compensation expense 877 525 872
Benefit plan contributions in excess of expense/income (12) (787) (1,158)
Inventory write-offs and related charges associated with COVID-19 products [2] 0 6,199 1,183
Other adjustments, net (2,260) (3,492) 758
Other changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:      
Trade accounts receivable (109) 347 261
Inventories [2] (854) (1,169) (591)
Other assets 3,380 (663) (4,506)
Trade accounts payable (1,023) (300) 1,191
Other liabilities [3] (3,115) 595 (1,449)
Other tax accounts, net (1,345) (982) (545)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 12,744 8,700 29,267
Investing Activities      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (2,909) (3,907) (3,236)
Purchases of short-term investments (10,133) (30,974) (36,384)
Proceeds from redemptions/sales of short-term investments 4,128 39,264 44,821
Net (purchases of)/proceeds from redemptions/sales of short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less 3,136 5,174 (483)
Purchases of long-term investments (180) (204) (1,913)
Proceeds from redemptions/sales of long-term investments 1,570 1,979 641
Proceeds from partial sales of investment in Haleon [4] 7,040 0 0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired 0 (43,430) (22,997)
Dividend received from the Consumer Healthcare JV [4] 0 0 3,960
Other investing activities, net 2 (179) (192)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 2,652 (32,278) (15,783)
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 8,907 4,525 3,891
Payments on short-term borrowings (11,226) (3) (3,887)
Net (payments on)/proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities of three months or less (2,590) 3,161 (222)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0 30,831 0
Payments on long-term debt (2,250) (2,569) (3,298)
Purchases of common stock 0 0 (2,000)
Cash dividends paid (9,512) (9,247) (8,983)
Other financing activities, net (469) (631) (335)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities (17,140) 26,066 (14,834)
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents (66) (40) (165)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents (1,810) 2,448 (1,515)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 2,917 468 1,983
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, at end of period 1,107 2,917 468
Cash paid/(received) during the period for:      
Income taxes 3,605 3,147 7,867
Interest paid 3,227 2,215 1,442
Interest rate hedges 178 134 54
Non-cash transaction:      
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities $ 283 $ 614 $ 752
[1] Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation is allocated based on estimates of physical production. As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, we have reclassified $331 million and $294 million of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
[2] See Note 17A.
[3] See Note 17C.
[4] See Note 2C.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
A. Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our parent company and all subsidiaries and are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The decision of whether or not to consolidate an entity for financial reporting purposes requires consideration of majority voting interests, as well as effective economic or other control over the entity. Typically, we do not seek control by means other than voting interests. For subsidiaries operating outside the U.S., the financial information is included as of and for the year ended November 30 for each year presented. Pfizer's fiscal year-end for U.S. subsidiaries is as of and for the year ended December 31 for each year presented. All significant transactions among our subsidiaries have been eliminated.
We manage our commercial operations through three operating segments, each led by a single manager: Biopharma, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite. Biopharma is the only reportable segment. See Note 17A.
On December 14, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Seagen. In addition, other acquisitions and business development activities completed in 2024, 2023 and 2022 impacted financial results in the periods presented. See Note 2.
We have made certain reclassification adjustments to conform prior-period amounts to the current presentation for:
in the first quarter of 2024, we reclassified royalty income (substantially all of which is related to Biopharma) from Other (income)/deductions––net and began presenting Royalty revenues as a separate line item within Total revenues in our consolidated statements of operations, and reclassified the associated royalty receivables from Other current assets to Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts in our consolidated balance sheet; and
segment reporting and geographic information in connection with the commercial reorganization that went into effect on January 1, 2024 (see Notes 9 and 17).
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and associated notes may not add due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.
B. New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024
On January 1, 2024, we adopted a new accounting standard which clarifies that contractual sale restrictions are not considered in measuring equity securities at fair value. The new guidance is consistent with our existing policy; therefore, it had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we adopted a new accounting standard which requires the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. See Note 17A.
C. Estimates and Assumptions
In preparing these financial statements, we use certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. These estimates and assumptions can impact all elements of our financial statements. For example, in the consolidated statements of operations, estimates are used when accounting for deductions from revenues, determining the cost of inventory that is sold, allocating cost in the form of depreciation and amortization, and estimating restructuring charges and the impact of contingencies, as well as determining provisions for taxes on income. On the consolidated balance sheets, estimates are used in determining the valuation and recoverability of assets, and in determining the reported amounts of liabilities, all of which also impact the consolidated statements of operations. Certain estimates of fair value and amounts recorded in connection with acquisitions, revenue deductions, impairment reviews, restructuring-associated charges, investments and financial instruments, valuation allowances, pension and postretirement benefit plans, contingencies, share-based compensation, and other calculations can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
Our estimates are often based on complex judgments and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but that can be inherently uncertain and unpredictable. If our estimates and assumptions are not representative of actual outcomes, our results could be materially impacted. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, our estimates and assumptions may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, or unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions. We are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated amounts, such as changes in the healthcare environment, competition, litigation, legislation, development of competing assets by us or others, regulatory actions, or product recalls or withdrawals. We regularly evaluate our estimates and assumptions using historical experience and expectations about the future. We adjust our estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances indicate the need for change.
D. Acquisitions
Our consolidated financial statements include the operations of acquired businesses after the completion of the acquisitions. We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that most assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and that the fair value of acquired IPR&D be recorded on the balance sheet. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Any excess of the consideration transferred over the assigned values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. When we acquire net assets that do not constitute a business, as defined in U.S. GAAP, no goodwill is recognized and acquired IPR&D is expensed in Acquired in-process research and development expenses.
Contingent consideration in a business combination is included as part of the acquisition cost and is recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Fair value is generally estimated by using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. See Note 16D. Any liability
resulting from contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. These changes in fair value are recognized in earnings in Other (income)/deductions––net.
E. Fair Value
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value, either upon initial recognition or for subsequent accounting or reporting. We estimate fair value using an exit price approach, which requires, among other things, that we determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly market. The determination of an exit price is considered from the perspective of market participants, considering the highest and best use of non-financial assets and, for liabilities, assuming that the risk of non-performance will be the same before and after the transfer.
When estimating fair value, depending on the nature and complexity of the asset or liability, we may use one or all of the following techniques:
Income approach, which is based on the present value of a future stream of net cash flows.
Market approach, which is based on market prices and other information from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
Cost approach, which is based on the cost to acquire or construct comparable assets, less an allowance for functional and/or economic obsolescence.
Our fair value methodologies depend on the following types of inputs:
Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 1 inputs).
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means (Level 2 inputs).
Unobservable inputs that reflect estimates and assumptions (Level 3 inputs).
The following inputs and valuation techniques are used to estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities:
Available-for-sale debt securities—third-party matrix-pricing model that uses significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data and credit-adjusted yield curves.
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values—quoted market prices and observable NAV prices.
Derivative assets and liabilities—third-party matrix-pricing model that uses inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Where applicable, these models use market-based observable inputs, including interest rate yield curves to discount future cash flow amounts, and forward and spot prices for currencies. The credit risk impact to our derivative financial instruments was not significant.
Money market funds—observable NAV prices.
We periodically review the methodologies, inputs and outputs of third-party pricing services for reasonableness. Our procedures can include, for example, referencing other third-party pricing models, monitoring key observable inputs (like benchmark interest rates) and selectively performing test-comparisons of values with actual sales of financial instruments.
F. Foreign Currency Translation
For most of our international operations, local currencies have been determined to be the functional currencies. We translate functional currency assets and liabilities to their U.S. dollar equivalents at exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date and income and expense amounts at average exchange rates for the period. The U.S. dollar effects that arise from changing translation rates are recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss). The effects of converting non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities into the functional currency are recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. For operations in highly inflationary economies, we translate monetary items at rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, with translation adjustments recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and we translate non-monetary items at historical rates.
G. Revenues and Trade Accounts Receivable
Revenue Recognition––We record revenues from product sales when there is a transfer of control of the product from us to the customer. We typically determine transfer of control based on when the product is shipped or delivered and title passes to the customer. For certain contracts, the finished product may temporarily be stored at our or our third-party subcontractors’ locations under a bill-and-hold arrangement. Revenue is recognized on bill-and-hold arrangements at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the product and all of the following criteria have been met: the arrangement is substantive; the product is identified separately as belonging to the customer; the product is ready for physical transfer to the customer; and we do not have the ability to use the product or direct it to another customer. In bill-and-hold arrangements which are part of the U.S. SNS, we recognize revenue for the product sale when the product is initially placed into the U.S. SNS and we provide a rotation service to maintain an agreed upon level of shelf life for product in the stockpile. In determining when the customer obtains control of the product, we consider certain indicators, including whether we have a present right to payment from the customer, whether title and/or significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer and whether customer acceptance has been received.
Our Sales Contracts––Sales on credit are typically under short-term contracts. Collections are based on market payment cycles common in various markets, with shorter cycles in the U.S. Sales are adjusted for sales allowances, chargebacks, rebates and sales returns and cash discounts. Sales returns may occur due to patent-based expirations or loss of regulatory exclusivity, product recalls or a changing competitive environment.
Deductions from Revenues––Our gross product revenues are subject to a variety of deductions, which generally are estimated and recorded in the same period that the revenues are recognized. Such variable consideration represents chargebacks, rebates, sales allowances and
sales returns. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations and, as such, knowledge and judgment is required when estimating the impact of these product revenue deductions on gross sales for a reporting period.
Provisions for pharmaceutical sales returns––Provisions are based on a calculation for each market that incorporates the following, as appropriate: local returns policies and practices; historical returns as a percentage of sales; an understanding of the reasons for past returns; estimated shelf life by product; an estimate of the amount of time between shipment and return or lag time; and any other factors that could impact the estimate of future returns, such as patent-based expirations or loss of regulatory exclusivity, product recalls or a changing competitive environment. Generally, returned products are destroyed, and customers are refunded the sales price in the form of a credit.
We record sales incentives as a reduction of revenues at the time the related revenues are recorded or when the incentive is offered, whichever is later. We estimate the cost of our sales incentives based on our historical experience with similar incentives programs to predict customer behavior.
The following outlines our common sales arrangements:
Customers––Our prescription biopharmaceutical products, with the exception of Paxlovid in 2022 and 2023, are sold principally to wholesalers, but we also sell directly to retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies and pharmacies. In 2022 and 2023, we principally sold Paxlovid globally to government agencies. Our vaccines in the U.S. are primarily sold directly to the federal government (including the CDC), wholesalers, individual provider offices, retail pharmacies and integrated delivery systems. Our vaccines outside the U.S. are primarily sold to government and non-government institutions. Certain products in our portfolio are subject to seasonality of demand and Paxlovid revenues trend with infection rates. Prescription pharmaceutical products that ultimately are used by patients are generally covered under governmental programs, managed care programs and insurance programs, including those managed through PBMs in the U.S; and are subject to sales allowances and/or rebates payable directly to those programs. Those sales allowances and rebates are generally negotiated, but government programs may have legislated amounts by type of product (e.g., patented or unpatented).
Specifically:
In the U.S., we sell our products principally to distributors and hospitals. We also have contracts with managed care programs or PBMs and legislatively mandated contracts with the federal and state governments under which we provide rebates based on medicines utilized by the lives they cover. We record provisions for Medicare, Medicaid, and performance-based contract pharmaceutical rebates based upon our experience ratio of rebates paid and actual prescriptions written during prior periods. We apply the experience ratio to the respective period’s sales to determine the rebate accrual and related expense. This experience ratio is evaluated regularly to ensure that the historical trends are as current as practicable. We estimate discounts on branded prescription drug sales in prior periods to Medicare Part D participants in the Medicare “coverage gap,” also known as the “doughnut hole,” and as of December 31, 2024 in the initial coverage and catastrophic phases under the Manufacturer Discount Program based on the historical experience of beneficiary prescriptions and consideration of the utilization that is expected to result from the discount in the coverage gap or from the manufacturer’s discount, respectively. We evaluate this estimate regularly to ensure that the historical trends and future expectations are as current as practicable. For performance-based contract rebates, we also consider current contract terms, such as changes in formulary status and rebate rates.
Outside the U.S., the majority of our pharmaceutical sales allowances are contractual or legislatively mandated and our estimates are based on actual invoiced sales within each period, which reduces the risk of variations in the estimation process. In certain European countries, rebates are calculated on the government’s total unbudgeted pharmaceutical spending or on specific product sales thresholds and we apply an estimated allocation factor against our actual invoiced sales to project the expected level of reimbursement. We obtain third-party information that helps us to monitor the adequacy of these accruals.
Provisions for pharmaceutical chargebacks (primarily reimbursements to U.S. wholesalers for honoring contracted prices and legislated discounts to third parties) closely approximate actual amounts incurred, as we settle these deductions generally within two to five weeks of incurring the liability.
We recorded revenues of more than $1 billion for each of 11 products in 2024, for each of nine products in 2023 and for each of ten products in 2022, and these revenues represented 66%, 64% and 82% of our Total revenues in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See Note 17C. The loss or expiration of intellectual property rights can have a significant adverse effect on our revenues as our contracts with customers will generally be at lower selling prices and lower volumes due to added generic competition. We generally provide for higher sales returns during the period in which individual markets begin to near the loss or expiration of intellectual property rights.
Our accruals for Medicare, Medicaid and related state program and performance-based contract rebates, chargebacks, sales allowances and sales returns and cash discounts are as follows:
  As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Reserve against Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
$1,627 $1,770 
Other current liabilities:
Accrued rebates7,195 5,546 
Other accruals972 902 
Other noncurrent liabilities
1,029 796 
Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals$10,822 $9,014 
Taxes collected from customers relating to product sales and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from Product revenues.
Trade Accounts Receivable—Trade accounts receivable are stated at their net realizable value. The allowance for credit losses reflects our best estimate of expected credit losses of the receivables portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, current information, and forecasts of future economic conditions. In developing the estimate for expected credit losses, trade accounts receivables are segmented into pools of assets depending on market (U.S. versus international), delinquency status, and customer type (high risk versus low risk and government versus non-government), and fixed reserve percentages are established for each pool of trade accounts receivables.
In determining the reserve percentages for each pool of trade accounts receivables, we considered our historical experience with certain customers and customer types, regulatory and legal environments, country and political risk, and other relevant current and future forecasted macroeconomic factors. These credit risk indicators are monitored on a quarterly basis to determine whether there have been any changes in the economic environment that would indicate the established reserve percentages should be adjusted, and are considered on a regional basis to reflect more geographic-specific metrics. Additionally, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables are tracked against collections on a quarterly basis to determine whether the reserve percentages remain appropriate. When management becomes aware of certain customer-specific factors that impact credit risk, specific allowances for these known troubled accounts are recorded. Trade accounts receivable are written off after all reasonable means to collect the full amount (including litigation, where appropriate) have been exhausted.
During 2024 and 2023, additions to the allowance for credit losses, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
H. Collaborative Arrangements
Payments to and from our collaboration partners are presented in our consolidated statements of operations based on the nature of the arrangement (including its contractual terms), the nature of the payments and applicable accounting guidance. Under co-commercialization agreements, we record the amounts received for our share of gross profits from our collaboration partners as Alliance revenues, when our collaboration partners are the principal in the transaction and we receive a share of their net sales or profits. Alliance revenues are recorded as we perform co-promotion activities for the collaboration and the collaboration partners sell the products to their customers. The related expenses for selling and marketing these products including reimbursements to or from our collaboration partners for these costs are included in Selling, informational and administrative expenses. In collaborative arrangements where we manufacture a product for our collaboration partners, we record revenues when we transfer control of the product to our collaboration partners. In collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, we record amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned, and all royalty payments to collaboration partners as Cost of sales. Royalty payments received from collaboration partners are included in Royalty revenues.
Reimbursements to or from our collaboration partners for development costs are typically recorded in Research and development expenses. Upfront payments and pre-approval milestone payments due from us to our collaboration partners in development stage collaborations are recorded as Acquired in-process research and development expenses. Milestone payments due from us to our collaboration partners after regulatory approval has been attained for a medicine are recorded in Identifiable intangible assets—developed technology rights. Upfront and pre-approval milestone payments earned from our collaboration partners by us are recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net over the development period for the products, when our performance obligations include providing R&D services to our collaboration partners. Upfront, pre-approval and post-approval milestone payments earned by us may be recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net immediately when earned or over other periods depending upon the nature of our performance obligations in the applicable collaboration. Where the milestone event is regulatory approval for a medicine, we generally recognize milestone payments due to us in the transaction price when regulatory approval in the applicable jurisdiction has been attained. We may recognize milestone payments due to us in the transaction price earlier than the milestone event in certain circumstances when recognition of the income would not be probable of a significant reversal.
I. Cost of Sales and Inventories
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of finished goods, work in process and raw materials is determined using average actual cost. We regularly review our inventories for impairment and reserves are established when necessary. Inventories that are not expected to be sold within 12 months are classified as Other noncurrent assets. See Note 8A.
J. Selling, Informational and Administrative Expenses
Selling, informational and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Among other things, these expenses include the internal and external costs of marketing, advertising, shipping and handling, digital and legal defense. Advertising expenses totaled approximately $3.3 billion in 2024, $3.7 billion in 2023 and $2.8 billion in 2022. Production costs are expensed as incurred and the costs of TV, radio, and other electronic media and publications are expensed when the related advertising occurs.
K. Research and Development Expenses
R&D costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses include the costs of our proprietary R&D efforts, as well as R&D activities performed in connection with certain licensing arrangements.
L. Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses
Before a compound receives regulatory approval, we record upfront and milestone payments we make to third parties under licensing and collaboration arrangements as expense. Upfront payments are recorded when incurred, and milestone payments are recorded when the specific milestone has been achieved. Once a compound receives regulatory approval, we record any milestone payments in Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization and, unless the asset is determined to have an indefinite life, we typically amortize the payments on a straight-line basis over the remaining agreement term or the expected product life cycle, whichever is shorter. Acquired in-process research and development expenses includes costs incurred in connection with (a) all upfront and milestone payments on collaboration and in-license agreements, including premiums on equity securities and (b) asset acquisitions of acquired IPR&D.
M. Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets include:
Property, plant and equipment, net—These assets are recorded at cost, including any significant improvements after purchase, less accumulated depreciation. Property, plant and equipment assets, other than land and construction in progress, are depreciated on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the individual assets. Depreciation begins when the asset is ready for its intended use. For tax purposes, accelerated depreciation methods are used as allowed by tax laws.
Identifiable intangible assets, net—These assets are recorded at fair value at acquisition. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized until a useful life can be determined.
Goodwill—Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred for an acquired business over the assigned values of its net assets. Goodwill is not amortized.
Amortization of finite-lived acquired intangible assets is included in Amortization of intangible assets.
We review our long-lived assets for impairment indicators throughout the year. We perform impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill at least annually and for all other long-lived assets whenever impairment indicators are present. When necessary, we record impairments of long-lived assets for the amount by which the fair value is less than the carrying value of these assets.
Specifically:
For finite-lived intangible assets, such as developed technology rights, and for other long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, whenever impairment indicators are present, we calculate the undiscounted value of the projected cash flows for the asset, or asset group, and compare this estimated amount to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount is greater, we record an impairment loss for the excess of book value over fair value. In addition, we reevaluate the remaining useful lives of the assets and modify them, as appropriate.
For indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as brands and IPR&D assets, when necessary, we determine the fair value of the asset and record an impairment loss, if any, for the excess of book value over fair value. In addition, in all cases of an impairment review other than for IPR&D assets, we re-evaluate whether continuing to characterize the asset as indefinite-lived is appropriate.
For goodwill, when necessary, we determine the fair value of each reporting unit and record an impairment loss, if any, for the excess of the book value of the reporting unit over the implied fair value.
N. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
We incur restructuring charges in connection with acquisitions when we implement plans to restructure and integrate the acquired operations or in connection with our cost-reduction and productivity initiatives.
In connection with acquisition activity, we typically incur costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and
In connection with our cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, we typically incur costs and charges for site closings and other facility rationalization actions, workforce reductions and the expansion of shared services, including the development of global systems.
Included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs are all restructuring charges, as well as certain other costs associated with acquiring and integrating an acquired company. If the restructuring action results in a change in the estimated useful life of an asset, that incremental impact is classified in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. Employee termination costs are generally recorded when the actions are probable and estimable and include accrued severance benefits, pension and postretirement benefits, many of which may be paid out during periods after termination. Transaction costs, such as banking, legal, accounting and other similar costs incurred in connection with a business acquisition are expensed as incurred.
Our business may be impacted by these actions, including sales and marketing, manufacturing and R&D, as well as our corporate enabling functions.
O. Cash Equivalents and Statement of Cash Flows
Cash equivalents include items almost as liquid as cash, such as certificates of deposit and time deposits with maturity periods of three months or less when purchased. If items meeting this definition are part of a larger investment pool, we classify them as Short-term investments.
Cash flows for financial instruments designated as fair value or cash flow hedges may be included in operating, investing or financing activities, depending on the classification of the items being hedged. Cash flows for financial instruments designated as net investment hedges are classified according to the nature of the hedging instrument. Cash flows for financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are classified according to their purpose and accounting nature.
P. Investments and Derivative Financial Instruments
The classification of an investment depends on the nature of the investment, our intent and ability to hold the investment, and the degree to which we may exercise influence. Our investments are primarily comprised of the following:
Public equity securities with readily determinable fair values, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other (income)/deductions—net.
Available-for-sale debt securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) until realized.
Held-to-maturity debt securities, which are carried at amortized cost.
Private equity securities without readily determinable fair values and where we have no significant influence are measured at cost minus any impairment and plus or minus adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.
For equity investments in common stock or in-substance common stock where we have significant influence over the financial and operating policies of the investee, we use the equity-method of accounting. Under the equity-method, we record our share of the investee’s income and expenses in Other (income)/deductions—net. The excess of the cost of the investment over our share of the underlying equity in the net assets of the investee as of the acquisition date is allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee, with any remaining excess amount allocated to goodwill. Such investments are initially recorded at cost, which is the fair value of consideration paid and typically does not include contingent consideration.
Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined by using the specific identification cost method.
We regularly evaluate all of our financial assets for impairment. For investments in debt and equity, if and when a decline in fair value is determined, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. For equity-method investments, an impairment charge is recorded only if and when a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary.
Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value in certain balance sheet categories (see Note 7A), with changes in fair value reported in net income or, for certain qualifying hedging relationships, in Other comprehensive income/(loss) (see Note 7E).
Q. Tax Assets and Liabilities and Income Tax Contingencies
Tax Assets and Liabilities––Current tax assets primarily include (i) tax effects for intercompany transfers of inventory within our combined group, which are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the inventory is sold to a third party and (ii) income tax receivables that are expected to be recovered either via refunds from taxing authorities or reductions to future tax obligations.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates and laws. We provide a valuation allowance when we believe that our deferred tax assets are not recoverable based on an assessment of estimated future taxable income that incorporates ongoing, prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies, that would be implemented, if necessary, to realize the deferred tax assets. Amounts recorded for valuation allowances requires judgments about future income which can depend heavily on estimates and assumptions. All deferred tax assets and liabilities within the same tax jurisdiction are presented as a net amount in the noncurrent section of our consolidated balance sheet.
The TCJA subjects a U.S. shareholder to current tax on global intangible low-taxed income earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that we are permitted to make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as global intangible low-taxed income in future years or provide for the tax expense related to such income in the year the tax is incurred. We elected to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as global intangible low-taxed income in future years.
Other non-current tax assets primarily represent our estimate of the potential tax benefits in one tax jurisdiction that could result from the payment of income taxes in another tax jurisdiction. These potential benefits generally result from cooperative efforts among taxing authorities, as required by tax treaties to minimize double taxation, commonly referred to as the competent authority process. The recoverability of these assets, which we believe to be more likely than not, is dependent upon the actual payment of taxes in one tax jurisdiction and, in some cases, the successful petition for recovery in another tax jurisdiction.
Other taxes payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 include liabilities for uncertain tax positions and the noncurrent portion of the repatriation tax liability for which we elected payment over eight years through 2026. See Note 5D for uncertain tax positions and Note 5A for the repatriation tax liability and other estimates and assumptions in connection with the TCJA.
Income Tax Contingencies––We account for income tax contingencies using a benefit recognition model. If we consider that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, we recognize all or a portion of the benefit. We measure the benefit by determining the amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement, presuming that the tax position is examined by the taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information.
We regularly monitor our position and subsequently recognize the unrecognized tax benefit: (i) if there are changes in tax law, analogous case law or there is new information that sufficiently raise the likelihood of prevailing on the technical merits of the position to “more likely than not”; (ii) if the statute of limitations expires; or (iii) if there is a completion of an audit resulting in a favorable settlement of that tax year with the appropriate agency. Liabilities for uncertain tax positions are classified as current only when we expect to pay cash within the next 12 months. Interest and penalties, if any, are recorded in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income and are classified on our consolidated balance sheet with the related tax liability.
Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but our estimates of unrecognized tax benefits and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire, as we treat these events as discrete items in the period of resolution.
R. Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
The majority of our employees worldwide are covered by defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans or both. In the U.S., we have both IRC-qualified and supplemental (non-qualified) defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans, as well as other postretirement benefit plans consisting primarily of medical insurance for retirees and their eligible dependents. Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs other than the service costs are recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net. We immediately recognize actuarial gains and losses arising from the remeasurement of our pension and postretirement plans (mark-to-market accounting). Each time a pension or postretirement plan is remeasured, the actuarial gain or loss is recognized immediately and classified as Other (income)/deductions––net. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of each of our defined benefit plans as an asset or liability. The obligations are generally measured at the actuarial present value of all benefits attributable to employee service rendered, as provided by the applicable benefit formula. Our pension and other postretirement obligations may be determined using assumptions such as discount rate, expected annual rate of return on plan assets, expected employee turnover and participant mortality. For our pension plans, the obligation may also include assumptions as to future compensation levels. For our other postretirement benefit plans, the obligation may include assumptions as to the expected cost of
providing medical insurance benefits, as well as the extent to which those costs are shared with the employee or others (such as governmental programs). Plan assets are measured at fair value.
S. Legal and Environmental Contingencies
We and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to numerous contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business, such as patent litigation, product liability and other product-related litigation, commercial and other asserted or unasserted matters, environmental claims and proceedings, government investigations and guarantees and indemnifications. In assessing contingencies related to legal and environmental proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that are probable of being asserted, we record accruals for these contingencies to the extent that we conclude that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. If some amount within a range of loss appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we accrue that amount. Alternatively, when no amount within a range of loss appears to be a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the lowest amount in the range. We record anticipated recoveries under existing insurance contracts when recovery is assured.
T. Share-Based Payments
Our compensation programs include share-based payments. Generally, grants under share-based payment programs are accounted for at fair value and these fair values are generally amortized on a straight-line basis or on an accelerated attribution approach over the vesting terms with the related costs recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combinations, Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups, Collaborative Arrangements And Equity Method Investments [Abstract]  
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement
A. Acquisitions
Seagen––On December 14, 2023 (the acquisition date), we acquired Seagen, a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines, for $229 per share in cash. The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $44.2 billion ($43.4 billion, net of cash acquired). In addition, in connection with the acquisition, $476 million in post-closing compensation expense for Seagen employee incentive awards was recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see Note 3).
Seagen’s principal business was the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of targeted cancer therapeutics, primarily using ADC technology. Seagen’s portfolio includes four approved medicines as well as a pipeline of product candidates. Clinical development programs are ongoing for each of these approved medicines for potential new or expanded indications and for several product candidates. We believe our acquisition of Seagen will strengthen our oncology capabilities by allowing us to combine Seagen’s ADC technology with the resources and scale of the Pfizer enterprise and to advance more potential breakthroughs to patients with cancer.
The following table summarizes the amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, as well as adjustments made in 2024 to the amounts initially recorded in 2023 (measurement period adjustments) with a corresponding change to goodwill. The measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on our earnings in any period. The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed has been completed.
(MILLIONS)
Amounts Recognized
as of Acquisition Date
(as previously reported as of December 31, 2023)
Measurement Period Adjustments(a)
Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as adjusted) Final
Working capital, excluding inventories(b)
$736 $(115)$621 
Inventories(c)
4,195 (922)3,273 
Property, plant and equipment
524 (243)280 
Identifiable intangible assets, excluding in-process research and development(d)
7,970 (50)7,920 
In-process research and development
20,800 (900)19,900 
Other noncurrent assets
174 (115)59 
Net income tax accounts(e)
(6,123)1,343 (4,779)
Other noncurrent liabilities(167)(20)(187)
Total identifiable net assets28,108 (1,022)27,086 
Goodwill16,126 1,022 17,148 
Net assets acquired/total consideration transferred$44,234 $ $44,234 
(a)The changes in the estimated fair values are to better reflect market participant assumptions about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date. The measurement period adjustments did not result from intervening events subsequent to the acquisition date.
(b)Includes cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation and other current liabilities.
(c)As adjusted, comprised of $1.1 billion current inventories and $2.1 billion noncurrent inventories.
(d)As adjusted, comprised mainly of $7.5 billion of finite-lived developed technology rights with an estimated weighted-average life of approximately 18 years.
(e)As adjusted, included primarily in Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. The measurement period adjustments primarily reflect the tax impact of the pre-tax measurement period adjustments.
As of the acquisition date, the fair value of accounts receivable approximated the book value acquired. The gross contractual amount receivable was $597 million.
In the ordinary course of business, Seagen may incur liabilities for environmental, legal and tax matters, as well as guarantees and indemnifications. These matters may include contingencies. Except as specifically excluded by the relevant accounting standard, contingencies are required to be measured at fair value as of the acquisition date if the acquisition-date fair value of the asset or liability arising from a contingency can be determined. If the acquisition-date fair value of the asset or liability cannot be determined, the asset or liability would be recognized at the acquisition date if both of the following criteria are met: (i) it is probable that an asset existed or that a liability had been incurred at the acquisition date, and (ii) the amount of the asset or liability can be reasonably estimated.
Environmental Matters—In the ordinary course of business, Seagen may incur liabilities for environmental matters such as remediation work, asset retirement obligations and environmental guarantees and indemnifications.
Legal Matters—Seagen is involved in various legal proceedings, including patent, intellectual property, and product liability matters of a nature considered normal to its business. The contingencies arising from legal matters are not significant to our consolidated financial statements.
Tax Matters—In the ordinary course of business, Seagen incurs liabilities for income taxes. Income taxes are exceptions to both the recognition and fair value measurement principles associated with the accounting for business combinations. Reserves for income tax contingencies continue to be measured under the benefit recognition model previously used by Seagen (see Note 1Q). Net liabilities for income taxes as of the acquisition date were $4.8 billion, including $48 million for uncertain tax positions. The net tax liability includes $6.3 billion for the tax impact of fair value adjustments, partially offset by $1.5 billion for deferred tax assets on which Seagen had recognized a valuation allowance.
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Specifically, the goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition of Seagen includes the following:
the expected specific synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of Seagen with the operations of Pfizer;
any intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, as well as future, as yet unidentified projects and products; and
the value of the going-concern element of Seagen’s existing businesses (the higher rate of return on the assembled collection of net assets versus if Pfizer had acquired all of the net assets separately).
Goodwill is not amortized and is not deductible for tax purposes. All of the goodwill related to the acquisition of Seagen is related to our Biopharma segment (see Note 10).
Actual and Pro Forma Impact of Acquisition—The following table presents information for Seagen’s operations that are included in Pfizer’s consolidated statements of operations beginning from the acquisition date, December 14, 2023, through Pfizer’s year-end in 2023:
(MILLIONS)
December 31,
2023
Revenues$132 
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders(a)
(746)
(a)Includes restructuring, integration and acquisition-related costs ($614 million pre-tax) and purchase accounting charges related to (i) the fair value adjustment for acquisition-date inventory estimated to have been sold ($109 million pre-tax); (ii) amortization expense related to the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired from Seagen ($25 million pre-tax); as well as (iii) depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment of fixed assets acquired from Seagen ($2 million pre-tax).
The following table provides unaudited U.S. GAAP supplemental pro forma information as if the acquisition of Seagen had occurred on January 1, 2022:
Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Consolidated Results
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
20232022
Revenues
$61,893 $103,137 
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders
(1,481)27,870 
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders
(0.26)4.86 
The unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated results do not purport to reflect what the combined company’s results of operations would have been had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2022, nor do they project the future results of operations of the combined company or reflect the expected realization of any cost savings associated with the acquisition. The actual results of operations of the combined company may differ significantly from the pro forma information reflected here due to many factors.
The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information includes various assumptions, including those related to the purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Seagen. The historical U.S. GAAP financial information of Pfizer and Seagen was adjusted, primarily for the following pre-tax adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Additional amortization expense of approximately $553 million and $576 million, respectively, related to the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired.
Additional expense related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventory estimated to have been sold of approximately $755 million and $934 million, respectively.
Additional estimated interest expense of approximately $984 million and $2.0 billion, respectively, related to the debt issued by Pfizer and the commercial paper borrowings to partially finance the acquisition.
Elimination of interest income of approximately $1.2 billion and $267 million, respectively, related to the debt issuance proceeds that were invested prior to the acquisition date and associated with money market funds under the assumption that a portion of these funds would have been liquidated to partially finance the acquisition.
The above adjustments were then adjusted for the applicable tax impact using an estimated weighted-average statutory tax rate applied to the applicable pro forma adjustments.
The acquisition of Seagen had no impact on Pfizer’s weighted-average shares as no shares were issued.
GBT––On October 5, 2022, we acquired GBT, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and delivery of life-changing treatments for underserved patient communities, starting with sickle cell disease, for $68.50 per share in cash. The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $5.7 billion ($5.2 billion, net of cash acquired). In addition, $136 million in payments to GBT employees for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards was recognized as post-closing compensation expense and recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see Note 3).
The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was completed in 2023. In connection with this business combination, we recorded: (i) $4.4 billion in Identifiable intangible assets, net, consisting of $3.0 billion of IPR&D and $1.4 billion of developed technology rights with a useful life of six years, (ii) $1.1 billion of Goodwill, (iii) $644 million of inventories to be sold over approximately three years, (iv) $516 million of net deferred tax liabilities and (v) $331 million of assumed long-term debt that was paid in full in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Biohaven––On October 3, 2022, we acquired Biohaven, the maker of Nurtec ODT/Vydura (rimegepant), an innovative therapy approved for both acute treatment of migraine and prevention of episodic migraine in adults. The transaction included the acquisition of Biohaven’s CGRP programs, including rimegepant, zavegepant and a portfolio of five pre-clinical CGRP assets. Under the terms of the agreement, we acquired all outstanding common shares of Biohaven not already owned by us for $148.50 per share, in cash, for payments of approximately $11.5 billion, plus repayment of third-party debt of $863 million and redemption of Biohaven’s redeemable preferred stock for $495 million. Effective immediately prior to the closing of the acquisition, Biohaven completed the spin-off of Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), distributing Biohaven Ltd.’s shares to Biohaven shareholders. Biohaven Ltd. became a new publicly traded company that retained Biohaven’s non-CGRP development stage pipeline compounds. Pfizer, a Biohaven shareholder, received a pro rata portion of Biohaven Ltd.’s shares in the distribution.
The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $11.8 billion, which includes the fair value of Pfizer’s previous investment in Biohaven on the acquisition date of approximately $300 million. The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was completed in 2023. In connection with this business combination, we recorded: (i) $12.1 billion in Identifiable intangible assets, consisting of $11.6 billion of developed technology rights with a useful life of 11 years and $450 million of IPR&D, (ii) $823 million of Goodwill, (iii) $813 million of inventories to be sold over approximately two years, (iv) $398 million of trade accounts receivable, (v) $1.4 billion of assumed long-term debt that was paid in full in the fourth quarter of 2022, (vi) $544 million of net deferred tax liabilities and (vii) $526 million of Other current liabilities.
Arena––On March 11, 2022, we acquired Arena, a clinical stage company with development-stage therapeutic candidates in gastroenterology, dermatology and cardiology, for $100 per share in cash. The total fair value of the consideration transferred was $6.6 billion ($6.2 billion, net of cash acquired). In addition, $138 million in payments to Arena employees for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards was recognized as post-closing compensation expense and recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see
Note 3).
The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed was completed in 2023. In connection with this business combination, we recorded: (i) $5.5 billion in Identifiable intangible assets, consisting of $5.0 billion of IPR&D and $460 million of indefinite-lived licensing agreements and other, (ii) $1.0 billion of Goodwill and (iii) $490 million of net deferred tax liabilities.
ReViral––On June 9, 2022, we acquired ReViral, a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel antiviral therapeutics that target respiratory syncytial virus, for a total consideration of up to $536 million, including upfront payments of $436 million upon closing (including a base payment of $425 million plus working capital adjustments) and an additional $100 million contingent upon a future development milestone for a secondary pipeline asset. It was subsequently determined the applicable milestone was not achieved.
We accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition since the lead asset, sisunatovir, represented substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired. At the acquisition date, we recorded a $426 million charge representing an acquired IPR&D asset with no alternative use in Acquired in-process research and development expenses, which is presented as a cash outflow from operating activities. Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed were not significant.
Pro forma information for the aforementioned acquisitions (except for Seagen) has not been presented because these acquisitions were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Divestitures
Divestiture of Early-Stage Rare Disease Gene Therapy Portfolio––On September 19, 2023, we completed an agreement with Alexion, under which Alexion purchased and licensed the assets of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, Alexion will pay us total consideration of up to $1 billion, consisting of an upfront payment of $300 million which was paid at closing and future contingent milestone payments, plus tiered royalties based on annual net sales of the assets. In connection with the closing of the transaction, Pfizer recognized a $222 million pre-tax gain in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4).
Upjohn Separation and Combination with Mylan––In connection with the 2020 spin-off and the combination of the Upjohn Business with Mylan to form Viatris, Pfizer and Viatris entered into various agreements, including a separation and distribution agreement, interim operating models, including agency arrangements, MSAs, TSAs, a tax matters agreement, and an employee matters agreement, among others. The interim agency operating model arrangements primarily include billings, collections and remittance of rebates that we are performing on a transitional basis on behalf of Viatris. Under the MSAs, Pfizer or Viatris, as the case may be, manufactures, labels and packages products for the other party. The terms of the MSAs range in initial duration from four to seven years post-separation. Services under the TSAs were largely completed as of December 31, 2023. Amounts recorded under the above agreements in 2024, 2023 and 2022 were not material to our operations. Net amounts due to Viatris under the above agreements were $105 million as of December 31, 2024 and $33 million as of December 31, 2023. The cash flows associated with the above agreements are included in Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities.
Equity-Method Investments
Haleon––Haleon, is an independent, publicly traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange that holds the joint historical consumer healthcare business of GSK and Pfizer. We owned 32% of Haleon as of December 31, 2023. In March 2024, we sold approximately 30% of our investment in Haleon through the sale of 791 million ordinary shares in a global public offering, and the sale of 102 million ordinary shares directly to Haleon, for $3.5 billion. In October 2024, we sold approximately 34% of our remaining investment in Haleon through the sale of 640 million ordinary shares in a global public offering, and the sale of 61 million ordinary shares directly to Haleon, for $3.5 billion. We recognized total gains on these sales of our Haleon shares of $945 million during 2024 in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4). After the October 2024 share sale, we owned approximately 15% of the outstanding voting shares of Haleon as of December 31, 2024.
Through the third quarter of 2024, we accounted for our Haleon investment under the equity method and recorded our share of earnings from Haleon on a quarterly basis on a one-quarter lag in Other (income)/deductions––net. As Haleon is a foreign investee whose reporting currency is the U.K. pound, we translated its financial statements into U.S. dollars and recognized the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments in the carrying value of our investment and in other comprehensive income. With the reduction in our Haleon ownership percentage and board representation after the October 2024 sale, we no longer have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Haleon. As a result, we discontinued the application of the equity method to our Haleon investment, and began to account for the investment as an equity security with a readily determinable fair value, which is carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4.
The following table summarizes the change in the carrying value of our investment in Haleon:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)
20242023
Beginning carrying value reported in Equity-method investments
$11,451 $10,824 
Carrying value of shares sold
(6,113)— 
Dividends
(212)(153)
Currency translation adjustments and other(a)
341 293 
Basis difference adjustments and amortization(b), (c)
(91)(2)
Pfizer share of Haleon investee capital transaction(b), (d)
(44)— 
Pfizer share of Haleon earnings(b)
224 489 
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income balances in Equity-method investments(e)
(143)— 
Transfer of carrying value to Short-term investments(f)
(5,411)— 
Ending carrying value
$ $11,451 
(a)See Note 6.
(b)Included in Other (income)/deductions––net.
(c)Adjustments in 2024 include (i) the impact of Haleon’s brand divestitures and impairments of intangible assets and (ii) changes in Haleon’s tax rates on intangible asset-related deferred tax liabilities.
(d)In 2024, includes (i) a decrease of $91 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 for Pfizer’s share of an investee capital transaction recognized by Haleon for treasury stock Haleon purchased in the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) an increase of $46 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024 for the impact of the reduction in Pfizer’s ownership from approximately 32% to approximately 23% as applied to dividends with a record date in the first quarter of 2024, which were recognized in Haleon’s second quarter 2024 financial statements.
(e)The 2024 activity primarily represent foreign currency translation balances in Accumulated other comprehensive income related to the equity-method investment in Haleon that were reclassified into Equity-method investments upon our loss of significant influence over Haleon and our discontinuance of the equity method for the Haleon investment.
(f)The final carrying value of our equity-method investment in Haleon was reclassified to Short-term investments and is being accounted for as an equity investment with a readily determinable fair value.
Summarized financial information for Haleon as of September 30, 2024, the most recent period available, and as of September 30, 2023 and for the periods ending September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows:
(MILLIONS)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Current assets$7,813 $5,876 
Noncurrent assets37,572 36,954 
Total assets
$45,385 $42,830 
Current liabilities$7,468 $6,117 
Noncurrent liabilities15,511 15,744 
Total liabilities
$22,979 $21,862 
Equity attributable to shareholders$22,129 $20,719 
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests277 249 
Total net equity$22,406 $20,968 
For the Twelve Months Ended
(MILLIONS)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
Net sales$14,252 $13,921 $13,566 
Cost of sales(5,656)(5,580)(5,081)
Gross profit$8,596 $8,341 $8,486 
Income from continuing operations1,668 1,606 1,745 
Net income1,668 1,606 1,745 
Income attributable to shareholders1,600 1,528 1,675 
In connection with GSK’s previously announced planned demerger of at least 80% of GSK’s 68% equity interest in the Consumer Healthcare JV, in March 2022 the Consumer Healthcare JV completed its offering of a total aggregate principal amount of $8.75 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated senior notes of various maturities, €2.35 billion in euro-denominated senior notes of various maturities and £700 million in U.K. pound-denominated senior notes of various maturities (collectively, the “notes”). The notes were guaranteed by GSK generally up to and excluding the date of the demerger (the “Guarantee Assumption Date”). We agreed to indemnify GSK for 32% (representing our pro rata equity interest in the Consumer Healthcare JV at that time) of any amount payable by GSK pursuant to its guarantee of the notes. Our indemnity was provided solely for the benefit of GSK. Neither we, nor any of our subsidiaries, were an issuer or guarantor of any of the notes.
Following its issuance of the notes in March 2022, which fell in our international second quarter of 2022, the Consumer Healthcare JV loaned to us and GSK the net proceeds received from the notes on a pro rata equity ownership basis, for which we received a loan of £2.9 billion ($3.7 billion as of the end of our second quarter of 2022), at an interest rate of 1.365% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears. In conjunction with the demerger, we received £3.5 billion ($4.2 billion) in dividends from the JV in July 2022, of which $4.0 billion related to a one-time pre-separation dividend, which decreased the carrying value of our investment and are included in Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities. Simultaneous with the receipt of the dividends, we repaid the £2.9 billion loan from the JV. GSK similarly received pro rata dividends and simultaneously repaid its pro rata loan from the JV. In conjunction with these transactions, our indemnification of GSK’s guarantee discussed above was terminated.
Investment in ViiV––In 2009, we and GSK created ViiV, which is focused on research, development and commercialization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medicines. We own approximately 11.7% of ViiV, and prior to 2016 we accounted for our investment under the equity method due to the significant influence that we have over the operations of ViiV through our board representation and minority veto rights. We suspended application of the equity method to our investment in ViiV in 2016 when the carrying value of our investment was reduced to zero due to the recognition of cumulative equity-method losses and dividends, and therefore we no longer record our proportionate share of ViiV’s net income (loss) in our results of operations. Since 2016, we have recognized dividends from ViiV as income in Other (income)/deductions––net when earned, including dividends of $272 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023 and $314 million in 2022 (see
Note 4).
Summarized financial information for our equity-method investee, ViiV, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Current assets$4,338 $4,237 
Noncurrent assets3,223 3,009 
Total assets
$7,561 $7,245 
Current liabilities$4,280 $4,085 
Noncurrent liabilities6,205 5,998 
Total liabilities
$10,485 $10,083 
Total net equity/(deficit) attributable to shareholders$(2,924)$(2,838)
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Net sales$8,971 $7,845 $6,955 
Cost of sales(1,360)(1,060)(819)
Gross profit$7,611 $6,785 $6,135 
Income from continuing operations3,062 3,090 3,108 
Net income3,062 3,090 3,108 
Income attributable to shareholders3,062 3,090 3,108 
Collaborative Arrangements
We enter into collaborative arrangements with respect to in-line medicines, as well as medicines in development that require completion of research and regulatory approval. Collaborative arrangements are contractual agreements with third parties that involve a joint operating activity, typically a research and/or commercialization effort, where both we and our partner are active participants in the activity and are exposed to the significant risks and rewards of the activity. Our rights and obligations under our collaborative arrangements vary. For example, we have agreements to co-promote pharmaceutical products discovered by us or other companies, and we have agreements where we partner to co-develop and/or participate together in commercializing, marketing, promoting, manufacturing and/or distributing a drug product or vaccine.
Collaboration with Biohaven––In November 2021, we entered into a collaboration and license agreement and related sublicense agreement with Biohaven and certain of its subsidiaries to commercialize rimegepant and zavegepant for the treatment and prevention of migraines outside of the U.S., subject to regulatory approval. Under the terms of the agreement, Biohaven would lead R&D globally and we would have the exclusive right to commercialization globally, outside of the U.S. Upon the closing of the transaction on January 4, 2022, we paid Biohaven $500 million, including an upfront payment of $150 million and an equity investment of $350 million. We recognized $263 million for the upfront payment and premium paid on our equity investment in Acquired in-process research and development expenses. In October 2022, we acquired all outstanding common shares of Biohaven not already owned by us for $148.50 per share, in cash, for payments of approximately $11.5 billion. See Note 2A.
Summarized Financial Information for Collaborative Arrangements
The following provides the amounts and classification of payments (income/(expense)) between us and our collaboration partners:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Product revenues(a)
$175 $212 $437 
Alliance revenues(b)
8,388 7,582 8,537 
Royalty revenues(c)
923 605 614 
Total revenues from collaborative arrangements$9,486 $8,400 $9,588 
Cost of sales(d)
$(2,901)$(4,277)$(15,589)
Selling, informational and administrative expenses(e)
(335)(267)(196)
Research and development expenses(f)
282 219 272 
Acquired in-process research and development expenses(g)
2 (13)(339)
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs(h)
(45)— — 
Other income/(deductions)—net
(15)25 50 
(a)Represents sales to our partners of products manufactured by us.
(b)Substantially all relates to amounts earned from our partners under co-promotion agreements. The increase in 2024 was primarily driven by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis and Xtandi, partially offset by a decrease in Alliance revenues from Bavencio. The decrease in 2023 was primarily driven by a decline in Alliance revenues from Comirnaty, partially offset by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis.
(c)Primarily relates to royalties from our collaboration partners.
(d)Primarily relates to amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned in collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, and cost of sales for inventory purchased from our partners. The decreases in 2024 and in 2023 primarily relate to Comirnaty.
(e)Represents net reimbursements to our partners for selling, informational and administrative expenses incurred.
(f)Represents net reimbursements from our partners for research and development expenses incurred.
(g)Primarily relates to upfront payments to our partners as well as premiums paid on our equity investments in the common stock of our partners.
(h)Relates to exit costs associated with terminating a collaboration with SMPS.
The amounts outlined in the above table do not include transactions with third parties other than our collaboration partners, or other costs for the products under the collaborative arrangements.
Research and Development Arrangement
Research and Development Funding Arrangement with Blackstone––In April 2023, we entered into an arrangement with Blackstone under which we will receive up to a total of $550 million in 2023 through 2026 to co-fund our quarterly development costs for specified treatments. As there is substantive transfer of risk to the financial partner, the development funding is recognized by us as an obligation to perform contractual services. We are recognizing the funding as a reduction of Research and development expenses using an attribution model over the period of the related expenses. The reduction to Research and development expenses in 2024 and 2023 was $135 million and $175 million,
respectively. If successful, upon regulatory approval in the U.S. or certain major markets in the EU for the indications based on the applicable clinical trials, Blackstone will be eligible to receive approval-based fixed milestone payments of up to $468 million contingent upon the successful results of the clinical trials. Fixed milestone payments due upon approval will be recorded as intangible assets and amortized to Amortization of intangible assets over the shorter of the term of the agreement or estimated commercial life of the product. Following potential regulatory approval, Blackstone will be eligible to receive a combination of fixed milestone payments of up to $550 million in total based on achievement of certain levels of cumulative applicable net sales, as well as royalties based on a mid-to-high single digit percentage of the applicable net sales. Fixed sales-based milestone payments will be recorded as intangible assets and amortized to Amortization of intangible assets over the shorter of the term of the agreement or estimated commercial life of the product, and royalties on net sales will be recorded as Cost of sales when incurred.
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Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
A. Realigning our Cost Base Program
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we announced that we launched a multi-year, enterprise-wide cost realignment program that aims to realign our costs with our longer-term revenue expectations. We expect costs associated with this multi-year effort to continue primarily through 2025 and to total approximately $2.9 billion, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance, exit and implementation costs as well as asset write downs of which $2.2 billion is associated with our Biopharma segment. From the start of this program through December 31, 2024, we incurred costs under this program of $2.6 billion, of which $2.1 billion is associated with our Biopharma segment (including $2.0 billion of restructuring charges).
B. Manufacturing Optimization Program
In the second quarter of 2024, we announced that we launched a multi-year, multi-phased program to reduce our costs of goods sold, which is expected to include operational efficiencies, network structure changes, and product portfolio enhancements. The first phase of this program is focused on operational efficiencies and we expect costs for this first phase to total approximately $1.6 billion, primarily representing cash expenditures for severance and implementation costs, all of which is associated with our Biopharma segment. These costs were recorded primarily in 2024, with cash outlays expected primarily in 2025 and 2026. From the start of this program through December 31, 2024, we incurred costs under this program of $1.2 billion, substantially all of which is restructuring costs for our Biopharma segment.
C. Key Activities
The following summarizes costs and credits for acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Restructuring charges/(credits):
Employee terminations$1,152 $1,622 $776 
Asset impairments432 227 52 
Exit costs
403 119 54 
Restructuring charges/(credits)(a)
1,987 1,968 882 
Transaction costs(b)
5 190 144 
Integration costs and other(c)
427 785 348 
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
2,419 2,943 1,375 
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net
7 (7)(9)
Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as follows(d):
Cost of sales14 31 34 
Selling, informational and administrative expenses5 
Total additional depreciation––asset restructuring
19 32 36 
Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as follows(e):
Cost of sales120 67 54 
Selling, informational and administrative expenses90 289 560 
Research and development expenses84 101 
Total implementation costs
294 457 616 
Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives$2,738 $3,426 $2,018 
(a)Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
(b)Represents external costs for banking, legal, accounting and other similar services.
(c)Represents external, incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, such as expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes, and certain other qualifying costs. 2023 costs mostly relate to our acquisition of Seagen, including $476 million that was recognized as a post-closing compensation expense for payments to Seagen employees in the fourth quarter of 2023 for the fair value of long-term incentive awards that vested upon closing and the expense for employee incentive awards issued in contemplation of the merger. 2022 costs mostly related to our acquisitions of Arena and GBT, including $138 million in payments to Arena employees in the first quarter of 2022 and $136 million in payments to GBT employees in the fourth quarter of 2022 for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards that was recognized as post-closing compensation expense. See Note 2A.
(d)Represents the impact of changes in the estimated useful lives of assets involved in restructuring actions.
(e)Represents external, incremental costs directly related to implementing our non-acquisition-related cost-reduction/productivity initiatives.
The following summarizes the components and changes in restructuring accruals:
(MILLIONS)Employee
Termination
Costs
Asset
Impairment
Charges
Exit CostsAccrual
Balance, January 1, 2023
$1,196 $— $$1,204 
Provision1,622 227 119 1,968 
Utilization and other(a)
(840)(227)(116)(1,184)
Balance, December 31, 2023(b)
1,978 — 11 1,988 
Provision1,152 432 403 1,987 
Utilization and other(a)
(1,083)(432)(341)(1,856)
Balance, December 31, 2024(c)
$2,046 $ $74 $2,120 
(a)Other activity includes adjustments for foreign currency translation that are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
(b)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.3 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($663 million).
(c)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.7 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($437 million).
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Other (Income)/Deductions—Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other (Income)/Deductions—Net Other (Income)/Deductions—Net
Components of Other (income)/deductions––net include:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Interest income$(545)$(1,624)$(251)
Interest expense(a)
3,091 2,209 1,238 
Net interest expense(b)
2,546 585 987 
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(c)
(1,008)(1,590)1,273 
Income from collaborations, out-licensing arrangements and sales of compound/product rights
(42)(154)(188)
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) other than service costs154 (610)(849)
Certain legal matters, net(d)
567 474 230 
Certain asset impairments(e)
3,295 3,024 421 
Haleon equity method (income)/loss(f)
(102)(505)(436)
Other, net(g)
(1,022)(1,002)(378)
Other (income)/deductions––net
$4,388 $222 $1,062 
(a)Capitalized interest totaled $182 million in 2024, $160 million in 2023 and $124 million in 2022.
(b)The increase in net interest expense in 2024 reflects (i) a decrease in interest income due to lower investment balances after completion of our $43.4 billion Seagen acquisition in December 2023 and (ii) higher interest expense driven by our $31 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes issued in May 2023, as well as the remaining balance of the $8 billion of commercial paper issued in the fourth quarter of 2023, both part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen.
(c)2024 net gains primarily include, among other things, an unrealized gain of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Haleon, which is now carried at fair value (see Note 2C). 2023 net gains primarily included, among other things, a realized gain of $1.7 billion related to our investment in Telavant Holdings, Inc. and unrealized gains of $297 million related to our investment in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., partially offset by unrealized losses of $292 million related to our investment in BioNTech. 2022 net losses included, among other things, unrealized losses of $986 million related to investments in BioNTech, Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. and Arvinas.
(d)2024 primarily includes certain product liability expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer. 2023 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer and legal obligations related to pre-acquisition matters. 2022 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer.
(e)The amount for 2024 represents intangible asset impairment charges, and includes $2.9 billion recorded in the fourth quarter associated with our Biopharma segment, due to changes in development plans and updated long-range commercial forecasts, composed of: (i) $1.0 billion for B7H4V (felmetatug vedotin), a Phase 1 IPR&D asset, (ii) $475 million for Medrol, a finite-lived brand, (iii) $435 million for Zavzpret nasal spray developed technology rights, (iv) $400 million and $200 million for Tukysa and disitamab vedotin, respectively, IPR&D assets reflecting emerging competition, as well as (v) other developed technology rights, IPR&D impairments and a finite-lived licensing agreement totaling $436 million which also includes de-prioritization of certain assets. 2024 also includes a $240 million intangible asset impairment charge, associated with our Biopharma segment that represents IPR&D related to a Phase 3 study for the treatment of DMD, which reflects unfavorable clinical trial results. The amount for 2023 primarily represented intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion, of which $2.9 billion was associated with our Biopharma segment ($2.8 billion recorded in the fourth quarter), including: (i) $1.4 billion for etrasimod (Velsipity) IPR&D, based on a change in development plans for additional indications and overall revenue expectations, (ii) $964 million for Prevnar 13 developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting a transition to vaccines with higher serotype coverage, as well as (iii) $486 million for various other IPR&D assets and developed technology rights, due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures and/or prioritization decisions. 2023 also included $128 million associated with Other business activities, related to IPR&D and developed technology rights for acquired software assets and reflected unfavorable pivotal trial results and updated commercial forecasts. 2022 represented intangible asset impairment charges associated with our Biopharma segment of $200 million for an IPR&D asset for the unapproved indication of symptomatic dilated cardiomyopathy due to a mutation of the gene encoding the lamin A/C protein that resulted from the Phase 3 trial reaching futility at a pre-planned interim analysis and $171 million for developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures. 2022 also included intangible asset impairment charges of $50 million
associated with PC1, related to finite-lived licensing agreements, and reflected updated contract manufacturing forecasts reflecting changes to market dynamics.
(f)See Note 2C.
(g)The amount for 2024 primarily includes, among other things, (i) gains of $945 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, (ii) dividend income of $272 million from our investment in ViiV and (iii) a charge of $420 million recorded in the third quarter related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program. 2023 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $265 million from our investment in ViiV and $211 million from our investment in Nimbus resulting from Takeda’s acquisition of Nimbus’s oral, selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor program subsidiary and (ii) a $222 million gain on the divestiture of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio to Alexion. 2022 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $314 million from our investment in ViiV, (ii) income net of costs associated with TSAs of $142 million and (iii) charges of $77 million, reflecting the change in the fair value of contingent consideration.
Additional information about the intangible assets that were impaired during 2024 follows:
Year Ended
Fair Value(a)
December 31, 2024
(MILLIONS)AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Impairment
IPR&D(b)
$4,900 $ $ $4,900 $1,873 
Developed technology rights(b)
524   524 943 
Finite-lived brand(b)
270   270 475 
Finite-lived licensing agreement(b)
    5 
Total$5,694 $ $ $5,694 $3,295 
(a)The fair value amounts are presented as of the date of impairment, as these assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. See also Note 1E.
(b)Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2024. Fair value was determined using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, also known as the discounted cash flow method. We started with a forecast of all the expected net cash flows for the asset and then applied an asset-specific discount rate to arrive at a net present value amount. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in this approach include: the amount and timing of the projected net cash flows, which includes the expected impact of competitive, legal and/or regulatory forces on the product; and assumptions about the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of ongoing clinical trials, the discount rate, which seeks to reflect the various risks inherent in the projected cash flows; and the tax rate, which seeks to incorporate the geographic diversity of the projected cash flows.
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Tax Matters
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Tax Matters Tax Matters
A. Taxes on Income from Continuing Operations
Components of Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income include:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States$(637)$(4,411)$5,032 
International8,660 5,469 29,697 
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income(a), (b)
$8,023 $1,058 $34,729 
(a)2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
(b)2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
Components of Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income based on the location of the taxing authorities include:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States
Current income taxes:
Federal
$453 $1,321 $2,744 
State and local
32 (135)(20)
Deferred income taxes:
Federal
(1,909)(2,606)(3,271)
State and local
(293)(184)(310)
Total U.S. tax provision/(benefit)(1,717)(1,605)(857)
International
Current income taxes
1,588 1,142 4,368 
Deferred income taxes
100 (652)(183)
Total international tax provision/(benefit)1,689 490 4,185 
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income
$(28)$(1,115)$3,328 
The changes in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income impacting the effective tax rate year-over-year are summarized below:
2024 v. 2023
The tax benefit of $28 million for 2024 compared to the tax benefit of $1.1 billion for 2023 was primarily a result of changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings partially offset by a tax benefit related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA.
2023 v. 2022
The tax benefit of $1.1 billion for 2023 compared to the tax provision of $3.3 billion for 2022 was primarily a result of changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings and the resolution of uncertain tax positions in various markets. The 2023 pre-tax income included a greater percentage of expenses taxed at higher rates as compared to the 2022 pre-tax income, resulting in a 2023 tax benefit compared to the 2022 tax provision. These expenses included amortization expense, acquisition-related costs, restructuring charges and intangible asset impairment charges. The tax benefit for 2023 and the tax provision for 2022 included tax benefits related to global income tax resolutions in multiple tax jurisdictions spanning multiple tax years. The tax provision for 2022 also included the closing of U.S. IRS audits covering five tax years.
In all years, federal, state and international net tax liabilities assumed or established as part of a business acquisition are not included in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (see Note 2A).
We elected, with the filing of our 2018 U.S. Federal Consolidated Income Tax Return, to pay our initial estimated $15 billion repatriation tax liability on accumulated post-1986 foreign earnings (Transition Tax liability) over eight years through 2026. The sixth annual installment was paid by its April 15, 2024 due date. The seventh annual installment is due April 15, 2025 and is reported in current Income taxes payable as of December 31, 2024. The remaining liability is reported in noncurrent Other taxes payable. Our obligations may vary due to the availability of attributes such as foreign tax and other credit carryforwards or carrybacks.
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, consisted of:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States$2,593 $1,923 $3,867 
International1,012 1,224 4,000 
Total$3,605 $3,147 $7,867 
B. Tax Rate Reconciliation
The reconciliation of the U.S. statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate for Income from continuing operations follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023^
2022
U.S. statutory income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Taxation of non-U.S. operations(a), (b)
(7.9)(21.1)(5.0)
Transition Tax liability(c)
(6.0)— — 
Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions(c)
(2.4)(40.3)(3.0)
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction(d)
(1.2)(33.1)(1.9)
State & local taxes(e)
(2.5)(22.4)— 
Charitable contributions
(1.7)(7.3)(0.5)
U.S. R&D tax credit(1.8)(15.8)(0.6)
Interest(f)
2.2 13.5 0.2 
All other, net(g)
0.1 0.2 (0.6)
Effective tax rate for income from continuing operations
(0.4)%(105.4)%9.6 %
^ The higher rate percentages for the 2023 reconciling items are significantly impacted by the lower domestic and international Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (see Note 5A).
(a)For taxation of non-U.S. operations, this rate impact reflects the income tax rates and relative earnings in the locations where we do business outside the U.S., together with the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions,” as well as changes in valuation allowances. Specifically: (i) the jurisdictional location of earnings is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year, and the rate impact of this component is influenced by the specific location of non-U.S. earnings and the level of such earnings as compared to our total earnings; (ii) the U.S. tax implications of our foreign operations is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year and generally offsets some of the reduction to our effective tax rate each year resulting from the jurisdictional location of earnings; (iii) the impact of certain tax initiatives; and (iv) the impact of changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions” is a component of our effective tax rate each year that can result in either an increase or decrease to our effective tax rate. The jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, can vary as a result of operating fluctuations in the normal course of business and as a result of the extent and location of other income and expense items, such as restructuring charges, asset impairments and gains and losses on strategic business decisions. See also Note 5A for the components of pre-tax income and Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income, which is based on the location of the taxing authorities, and for information about settlements and other items impacting Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
(b)In all years, the reduction in our effective tax rate is a result of the jurisdictional location of earnings and is largely due to lower tax rates in certain jurisdictions, as well as manufacturing and other incentives for our subsidiaries in Singapore and, to a lesser extent, in Puerto Rico. We have Puerto Rican tax incentives pursuant to a grant that expires during 2053. Under such grant, we are partially exempt from income, property and municipal taxes. In Singapore, we have incentive tax rates effective through 2048 on income from manufacturing and other operations.
(c)See Note 5A.
(d)The higher rate benefit from the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction in 2022 is mainly the result of the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
(e)Includes the impact of U.S. state and local taxes and changes in the state valuation allowances including those related to the acquisition of Seagen.
(f)Includes changes in interest related to our uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions”.
(g)All other, net is primarily due to routine business operations.
C. Deferred Taxes
Components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, shown before jurisdictional netting, follow:
2024 Deferred Tax^2023 Deferred Tax^
(MILLIONS)Assets(Liabilities)Assets(Liabilities)
Prepaid/deferred items(a)
$2,988 $(847)$2,658 $(654)
Accrued/deferred royalties1,306  1,655 — 
Deferred revenues
300  471 — 
Inventories(b)
992 (702)1,210 (1,060)
Intangible assets(c)
1,435 (9,066)1,526 (11,605)
Property, plant and equipment265 (1,751)168 (2,039)
Employee benefits(d)
1,002 (274)1,085 (287)
Restructurings and other charges462  537 — 
Legal and product liability reserves378  430 — 
Research and development(e)
7,635  6,275 — 
Net operating loss/tax credit carryforwards(f)
2,028  2,708 — 
Unremitted earnings (69)— (60)
State and local tax adjustments161  119 — 
Investments
73 (248)133 (395)
All other87 (66)62 (72)
19,112 (13,023)19,037 (16,172)
Valuation allowances(1,638) (1,738)— 
Total deferred taxes$17,474 $(13,023)$17,299 $(16,172)
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)(g), (h)
$4,451 $1,128 
^ The deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with global intangible low-taxed income are included in the relevant categories. See Note 1Q.
(a)The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to temporary differences associated with the timing of accruals recorded in the ordinary course of business.
(b)The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to measurement period adjustments of inventories related to Seagen. See Note 2A.
(c)The decrease in net deferred tax liabilities in 2024 is primarily due to amortization of intangible assets and certain impairment charges, as well as the measurement period adjustments of intangible assets related to Seagen.
(d)The decrease in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to changes in pension and postretirement benefit obligations, as well as the performance of plan assets reported in the period. See Note 11.
(e)The increase in deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
(f)The amounts in 2024 and 2023 are reduced for unrecognized tax benefits of $575 million and $1.3 billion, respectively, where we have net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, and/or tax credit carryforwards that are available, under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position.
(g)In 2024, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($6.6 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($2.1 billion). In 2023, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.8 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($640 million).
(h)Excludes indefinite- and definite-lived deferred tax assets for certain non-U.S. tax losses and interest carryforwards and U.S. state general business credits, totaling $11.3 billion and $11.1 billion for 2024 and 2023 respectively, given that management has determined based on applicable accounting rules that it is remote that these tax attributes will be utilized.
We have carryforwards, primarily related to net operating and capital losses, general business credits, foreign tax credits and charitable contributions, which are available to reduce future U.S. federal and/or state, as well as international, income taxes payable with either an indefinite life or expiring at various times from 2025 to 2044. Certain of our U.S. net operating losses and general business credits are subject to limitations under IRC Section 382.
As of December 31, 2024, we have not made a U.S. tax provision on $58.0 billion of unremitted earnings of our international subsidiaries. As these earnings are intended to be indefinitely reinvested overseas, the determination of a hypothetical unrecognized deferred tax liability as of December 31, 2024 is not practicable. The amount of indefinitely reinvested earnings is based on estimates and assumptions and subject to management evaluation, and is subject to change in the normal course of business based on operational cash flow, completion of local statutory financial statements and the finalization of tax returns and audits, among other things. Accordingly, we regularly update our earnings and profits analysis for such events.
D. Tax Contingencies
For a description of our accounting policies associated with accounting for income tax contingencies, see Note 1Q.
Uncertain Tax Positions
As tax law is complex and often subject to varied interpretations, it is uncertain whether some of our tax positions will be sustained upon audit. As of December 31, 2024, we had $2.0 billion and as of December 31, 2023, we had $3.1 billion in net unrecognized tax benefits, excluding associated interest.
Tax assets for uncertain tax positions represent our estimate of the potential tax benefits in one tax jurisdiction that could result from the payment of income taxes in another tax jurisdiction. These potential benefits generally result from cooperative efforts among taxing authorities, as required by tax treaties to minimize double taxation, commonly referred to as the competent authority process. The recoverability of these assets, which we believe to be more likely than not, is dependent upon the actual payment of taxes in one tax jurisdiction and, in some cases, the successful petition for recovery in another tax jurisdiction. In 2024, tax assets for uncertain tax positions also include the expected filing of an amended income tax return relating to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA. As of December 31, 2024, we had $2.5 billion in assets associated with uncertain tax positions mainly included in Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets. As of December 31, 2023, we had $1.7 billion in assets associated with uncertain tax positions mainly included in Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets.
The majority of these unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact our effective income tax rate.
The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits follows:
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Balance, beginning$(4,802)$(4,494)$(6,068)
Acquisitions
8 (46)(52)
Increases based on tax positions taken during a prior period(a), (b)
(934)(158)(67)
Decreases based on tax positions taken during a prior period(a), (c)
599 310 1,339 
Decreases based on settlements for a prior period(c), (d)
911 85 842 
Increases based on tax positions taken during the current period(a)
(433)(515)(701)
Impact of foreign exchange52 (44)90 
Other, net(a), (e)
70 58 122 
Balance, ending(f)
$(4,530)$(4,802)$(4,494)
(a)Primarily included in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
(b)In 2024, the amount includes a gross unrecognized tax benefit associated with the expected filing of an amended income tax return related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA.
(c)Primarily related to effectively settling certain issues with the U.S. and foreign tax authorities. See Note 5A.
(d)Primarily related to cash payments and reductions of tax attributes.
(e)Primarily related to decreases as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations.
(f)In 2024, included in Income taxes payable ($103 million), Other current assets ($0.4 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.5 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($3 million) and Other taxes payable ($2.9 billion). In 2023, included in Income taxes payable ($94 million), Other current assets ($1 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.3 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($4 million) and Other taxes payable ($3.4 billion).
Interest related to our unrecognized tax benefits is recorded in accordance with the laws of each jurisdiction and is recorded primarily in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income. In 2024, we recorded a net increase in interest of $91 million. In 2023, we recorded a net increase in interest of $64 million. In 2022, we recorded a net decrease in interest of $17 million. Gross accrued interest totaled $636 million as of December 31, 2024 (reflecting a decrease of $56 million as a result of cash payments) and gross accrued interest totaled $605 million as of December 31, 2023 (reflecting a decrease of $11 million as a result of cash payments). In 2024 and 2023, these amounts were substantially all included in Other taxes payable. Accrued penalties are not significant. See also Note 5A.
Status of Tax Matters and Potential Impact on Accruals for Uncertain Tax Positions
The U.S. is one of our major tax jurisdictions, and we are regularly audited by the IRS. During the third quarter of 2024, we effectively settled the audit of Pfizer’s federal income tax returns for years 2016-2018. Tax years 2019-2024 are open but not under audit. All other tax years are closed. In addition to the open audit years in the U.S., we have open audit years and certain related audits, appeals and investigations in certain major international tax jurisdictions such as Canada (2017-2024), Europe (2012-2024, primarily in Ireland, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain and Germany), Asia Pacific (2014-2024, primarily in Australia, China, Japan and Singapore) and Latin America (1998-2024, primarily in Brazil).
Any settlements or statutes of limitations expirations could result in a significant decrease in our uncertain tax positions. We estimate that it is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months, our gross unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest, could decrease by as much as $200 million, as a result of settlements with taxing authorities or the expiration of the statutes of limitations. Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but our estimates of unrecognized tax benefits and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire, as we treat these events as discrete items in the period of resolution. Finalizing audits with the relevant taxing authorities can include formal administrative and legal proceedings, and, as a result, it is difficult to estimate the timing and range of possible changes related to our uncertain tax positions, and such changes could be significant.
E. Tax Provision/(Benefit) on Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Components of the Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) include:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net(a)
$156 $(33)$(126)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net96 111 183 
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income(29)(93)(270)
 67 18 (87)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net(19)(15)(164)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income5 (18)226 
 (14)(33)62 
Benefit plans: prior service (costs)/credits and other, net45 (5)(5)
Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net(26)(28)(29)
Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net2 (4)(3)
 22 (37)(37)
Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss)$231 $(85)$(187)
(a)Taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation adjustments relating to investments in international subsidiaries that are expected to be held indefinitely.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
The following summarizes the changes, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)Benefit Plans
(MILLIONS)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments(a)
Derivative Financial InstrumentsAvailable-For-Sale Securities
Prior Service (Costs)/Credits and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Balance, January 1, 2022
$(6,172)$119 $(220)$377 $(5,897)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)
(2,188)(531)440 (129)(2,407)
Balance, December 31, 2022
(8,360)(412)220 248 (8,304)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)
497 195 (229)(120)343 
Balance, December 31, 2023
(7,863)(217)(9)128 (7,961)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)
(121)274 (97)63 118 
Balance, December 31, 2024
$(7,984)$57 $(106)$191 $(7,842)
(a)Amounts do not include foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(b)Foreign currency translation adjustments include net gains/(losses) related to the impact of our net investment hedging program and gains/(losses) related to our investment in Haleon (see Note 2C).
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Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
A. Fair Value Measurements
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis and Fair Value Hierarchy, using a Market Approach:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(MILLIONS)TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2
Financial assets:
Short-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value(a)
$7,848 $6,456 $1,392 $5,124 $— $5,124 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Government and agency—non-U.S.6,855  6,855 817 — 817 
Government and agency—U.S.2,853  2,853 2,601 — 2,601 
Corporate and other1,173  1,173 982 — 982 
10,881  10,881 4,400 — 4,400 
Total short-term investments18,729 6,456 12,273 9,524 — 9,524 
Other current assets
Derivative assets:
Foreign exchange contracts1,056  1,056 298 — 298 
Total other current assets1,056  1,056 298 — 298 
Long-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b)
1,246 1,246  2,779 2,772 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Government and agency—non-U.S.   124 — 124 
Corporate and other   26 — 26 
   150 — 150 
Total long-term investments1,246 1,246  2,929 2,772 156 
Other noncurrent assets
Derivative assets:
Interest rate contracts13  13 144 — 144 
Foreign exchange contracts447  447 258 — 258 
Total derivative assets460  460 402 — 402 
Insurance contracts(c)
875  875 790 — 790 
Total other noncurrent assets1,335  1,335 1,191 — 1,191 
Total assets$22,366 $7,701 $14,665 $13,943 $2,772 $11,170 
Financial liabilities:
Other current liabilities
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts$28 $ $28 $16 $— $16 
Foreign exchange contracts217  217 404 — 404 
Total other current liabilities245  245 420 — 420 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts397  397 275 — 275 
Foreign exchange contracts723  723 725 — 725 
Total other noncurrent liabilities1,121  1,121 1,000 — 1,000 
Total liabilities$1,366 $ $1,366 $1,420 $— $1,420 
(a)Includes money market funds. As of December 31, 2024, short-term equity securities include our investment in Haleon of $6.5 billion. See Note 2C.
(b)Long-term equity securities of $133 million as of December 31, 2024 and $130 million as of December 31, 2023 were held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans.
(c)Includes life insurance policies held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans. The underlying invested assets in these contracts are marketable securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net (see Note 4).
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis––The carrying value of Long-term debt, excluding the current portion was $57 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $62 billion as of December 31, 2023. The estimated fair value of such debt, using a market approach and Level 2 inputs, was $54 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $61 billion as of December 31, 2023.
The differences between the estimated fair values and carrying values of held-to-maturity debt securities, private equity securities, long-term receivables and short-term borrowings not measured at fair value on a recurring basis were not significant as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. The fair value measurements of our held-to-maturity debt securities and short-term borrowings are based on Level 2 inputs. The fair value measurements of our long-term receivables and private equity securities are based on Level 3 inputs.
B. Investments
Total Short-Term, Long-Term and Equity-Method Investments
The following summarizes our investments by classification type:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Short-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(a)
$7,848 $5,124 
Available-for-sale debt securities10,881 4,400 
Held-to-maturity debt securities705 313 
Total Short-term investments$19,434 $9,837 
Long-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b)
$1,246 $2,779 
Available-for-sale debt securities 150 
Held-to-maturity debt securities45 47 
Private equity securities at cost(b)
719 755 
Total Long-term investments
$2,010 $3,731 
Equity-method investments(a)
217 11,637 
Total long-term investments and equity-method investments$2,228 $15,368 
Held-to-maturity cash equivalents$184 $207 
(a)As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
(b)Represent investments in the life sciences sector.
Debt Securities
Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade debt securities issued across diverse governments, corporate and financial institutions:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Gross UnrealizedMaturities (in Years)Gross Unrealized
(MILLIONS)Amortized CostGainsLossesFair ValueWithin 1Over 1
to 5
Over 5Amortized CostGainsLossesFair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
Government and agency––non-U.S.
$6,970 $8 $(123)$6,855 $6,855 $ $ $953 $$(14)$941 
Government and agency––U.S.
2,853   2,853 2,853   2,601 — — 2,601 
Corporate and other1,179  (6)1,173 1,173   1,006 (2)1,007 
Held-to-maturity debt securities
Time deposits and other
697   697 657 21 19 561 — — 561 
Government and agency––non-U.S.
237   237 232 4 1 — — 
Total debt securities$11,935 $8 $(129)$11,814 $11,770 $25 $20 $5,126 $$(16)$5,115 
Any expected credit losses to these portfolios would be immaterial to our financial statements.
Equity Securities
The following presents the calculation of the portion of unrealized (gains)/losses that relates to equity securities, excluding equity-method investments, held at the reporting date:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(a)
$(1,008)$(1,590)$1,273 
Less: Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period(1,122)(1,754)(126)
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date(b)
$114 $165 $1,400 
(a)Reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4.
(b)Included in net unrealized (gains)/losses are observable price changes on equity securities without readily determinable fair values. As of December 31, 2024, there were cumulative impairments and downward adjustments of $360 million and upward adjustments of $222 million. Impairments, downward and upward adjustments were not material to our operations in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
C. Short-Term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings include:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Commercial paper, principal amount(a)
$2,453 $7,965 
Current portion of long-term debt, principal amount3,750 2,250 
Other short-term borrowings, principal amount(b)
755 252 
Total short-term borrowings, principal amount
6,957 10,467 
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting
 
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs(12)(121)
Total Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted
$6,946 $10,350 
(a)Issued in the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A). The weighted-average effective interest rate on commercial paper outstanding was approximately 4.94% as of December 31, 2024 and 5.37% as of December 31, 2023.
(b)Primarily includes cash collateral. See Note 7F.
As of December 31, 2024, we had access to a total of $15 billion in committed U.S. revolving credit facilities, consisting of an $8 billion facility maturing in October 2025 (subsequently terminated by Pfizer in February 2025), and a $7 billion facility maturing in October 2029, which may be used for general corporate purposes including to support our global commercial paper borrowings. In addition to the U.S. revolving credit facilities, our lenders have provided us an additional $276 million in lines of credit, of which $243 million expire within one year. Essentially all lines of credit were unused as of December 31, 2024.
D. Long-Term Debt
The following outlines our senior unsecured long-term debt(a) and the weighted-average stated interest rate by maturity:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Notes due 2025 (3.9% for 2023)(b)
$ $3,750 
Notes due 2026 (3.7% for 2024 and 2023)
6,000 6,000 
Notes due 2027 (2.2% for 2024 and 2.1% for 2023)
980 1,029 
Notes due 2028 (4.6% for 2024 and 2023)
5,660 5,660 
Notes due 2029 (3.5% for 2024 and 2023)
1,750 1,750 
Notes due 2030 (3.6% for 2024 and 2023)
5,250 5,250 
Notes due 2031-2035 (4.5% for 2024 and 2023)
6,750 6,750 
Notes due 2036-2040 (5.4% for 2024 and 2023)
9,534 9,543 
Notes due 2041-2045 (4.3% for 2024 and 2023)
6,474 6,501 
Notes due 2046-2050 (3.7% for 2024 and 2023)
4,750 4,750 
Notes due 2051-2063 (5.3% for 2024 and 2023)
10,000 10,000 
Total long-term debt, principal amount57,147 60,982 
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting701 1,039 
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs(444)(483)
Total long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted$57,405 $61,538 
Current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted (not included above (3.9% for 2024 and 2023))
$3,747 $2,254 
(a)Our long-term debt is generally redeemable by us at any time at varying redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest.
(b)Reclassified to the current portion of long-term debt.
Issuance—In May 2023, we issued, through our wholly-owned finance subsidiary, PIE, $31 billion principal amount of senior unsecured notes at an effective interest rate of 4.93% as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Pfizer Inc. PIE was formed to finance a portion of the consideration for the acquisition of Seagen and has no assets or operations, and will have no assets or operations, other than as related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the notes and any other debt securities that it may issue in the future.
E. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Foreign Exchange Risk––A significant portion of our revenues, earnings and net investments in foreign affiliates is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. Where foreign exchange risk is not offset by other exposures, we manage our foreign exchange risk principally through the use of derivative financial instruments and foreign currency debt. These financial instruments serve to mitigate the impact on net income as a result of remeasurement into another currency, or against the impact of translation into U.S. dollars of certain foreign exchange-denominated transactions.
The derivative financial instruments primarily hedge or offset exposures in the euro, U.K. pound, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar and Swedish krona, and include a portion of our forecasted foreign exchange-denominated intercompany inventory sales hedged up to two years. We may seek to protect against possible declines in the reported net investments of our foreign business entities.
Changes in fair value are reported in earnings or in Other comprehensive income/(loss), depending on the nature and purpose of the financial instrument (hedge or offset relationship). For certain foreign exchange contracts, we exclude an amount from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognize the excluded amount through an amortization approach in earnings. The hedge relationships are as follows:
Generally, we recognize the gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts that are designated as fair value hedges in earnings upon the recognition of the change in fair value of the hedged item. We also recognize the offsetting foreign exchange impact attributable to the hedged item in earnings.
Generally, we record in Other comprehensive income/(loss) gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges and reclassify those amounts into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
We record in Other comprehensive income/(loss)––Foreign currency translation adjustments, net the foreign exchange gains and losses related to foreign exchange-denominated debt and foreign exchange contracts designated as a hedge of our net investments in foreign subsidiaries and reclassify those amounts into earnings upon the sale or substantial liquidation of our net investments.
For foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments, we recognize the gains and losses immediately into earnings along with the earnings impact of the items they generally offset. These contracts take the opposite currency position of that reflected on the balance sheet to counterbalance the effect of any currency movement.
Interest Rate Risk––Our interest-bearing investments and borrowings are subject to interest rate risk. Depending on market conditions, we may change the profile of our outstanding debt or investments by entering into derivative financial instruments like interest rate swaps, either to hedge or offset the exposure to changes in the fair value of hedged items with fixed interest rates, or to convert variable rate debt or investments to fixed rates. The derivative financial instruments primarily hedge U.S. dollar fixed-rate debt.
We recognize the change in fair value on interest rate contracts that are designated as fair value hedges in earnings, as well as the offsetting earnings impact of the hedged risk attributable to the hedged item.
The following summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and notional amounts:
(MILLIONS)
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Fair ValueFair Value
NotionalAssetLiabilityNotionalAssetLiability
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$23,991 $1,250 $719 $18,750 $403 $916 
Interest rate contracts
6,750 13 425 6,750 144 290 
1,263 1,144 546 1,206 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
$26,335 253 221 $25,609 154 214 
Total$1,516 $1,366 $700 $1,420 
(a)The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2023.
The following summarizes information about the gains/(losses) incurred to hedge or offset operational foreign exchange or interest rate risk exposures:
 

Gains/(Losses)
Recognized in OID
(a)
Gains/(Losses)
Recognized in OCI
(a)
Gains/(Losses)
Reclassified from
OCI into OID and COS
(a)
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Derivative Financial Instruments in Cash Flow Hedge Relationships:
      
Interest rate contracts$ $— $ $68 $ $
Foreign exchange contracts(b)
 — 466 380 124 236 
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c)
 — 34 178 34 177 
Derivative Financial Instruments in Fair Value Hedge Relationships:
Interest rate contracts(253)196  —  — 
Hedged item 253 (196) —  — 
Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships:
Foreign exchange contracts — 498 (393) — 
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c)
 — 119 137 154 136 
Non-Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships(d):
Foreign currency short-term borrowings —  —  — 
Foreign currency long-term debt — 49 (29) — 
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts50 164  —  — 
$50 $164 $1,166 $341 $313 $549 
(a)OID = Other (income)/deductions—net, included in Other (income)/deductions—net in the consolidated statements of operations. COS = Cost of Sales, included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. OCI = Other comprehensive income/(loss), included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss).
(b)The amounts reclassified from OCI into COS were a net gain of $119 million in 2024 and a net gain of $253 million in 2023. The remaining amounts were reclassified from OCI into OID. Based on year-end foreign exchange rates that are subject to change, we expect to reclassify a pre-tax gain of $330 million within the next 12 months into income. The maximum length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the variability in future foreign exchange cash flows is approximately 18 years and relates to foreign currency debt.
(c)The amounts reclassified from OCI were reclassified into OID.
(d)Long-term debt includes foreign currency borrowings which are used in net investment hedges; the related carrying values as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $777 million and $824 million, respectively.
The following summarizes cumulative basis adjustments to our long-term debt in fair value hedges:
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Cumulative Amount of Fair
Value Hedging Adjustment
Increase/(Decrease) to
Carrying Amount
Cumulative Amount of Fair
Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to
Carrying Amount
(MILLIONS)
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a)
Active
Hedging
Relationships
Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a)
Active Hedging RelationshipsDiscontinued Hedging Relationships
Long-term debt$7,154 $(384)$891 $7,196 $(131)$957 
(a)Carrying amounts exclude the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.
F. Credit Risk
On an ongoing basis, we monitor and review the credit risk of our customers, financial institutions and exposures in our investment portfolio.
With respect to our trade accounts receivable, we monitor the creditworthiness of our customers to which we grant credit in the normal course of business. In general, there is no requirement for collateral from customers. For additional information on our trade accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses, see Note 1G. A significant portion of our trade accounts receivable balances are due from wholesalers and governments. For additional information on our trade accounts receivables with significant customers, see Note 17C.
With respect to our investments, we monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with government, government agency, and corporate issuers of securities. Investments are placed in instruments that are investment grade and are primarily short in duration. Exposure limits are established to limit a concentration with any single credit counterparty. As of December 31, 2024, the largest investment exposures in our portfolio consisted primarily of U.S. government money market funds, as well as sovereign debt instruments issued by the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
With respect to our derivative financial instrument agreements with financial institutions, we do not expect to incur a significant loss from failure of any counterparty. Derivative financial instruments are executed under International Swaps and Derivatives Association master agreements with credit-support annexes that contain zero threshold provisions requiring collateral to be exchanged daily depending on levels of exposure. As a result, there are no significant concentrations of credit risk with any individual financial institution. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate fair value of these derivative financial instruments that are in a net payable position was $741 million, for which we have posted collateral of $720 million with a corresponding amount reported in Short-term investments. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate fair value of our derivative financial instruments that are in a net receivable position was $594 million, for which we have received collateral of $716 million with a corresponding amount reported in Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt.
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Other Financial Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Financial Information [Abstract]  
Other Financial Information Other Financial Information
A. Inventories
The following summarizes the components of Inventories:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Finished goods$3,775 $3,495 
Work-in-process6,101 5,688 
Raw materials and supplies976 1,007 
Inventories(a)
$10,851 $10,189 
Noncurrent inventories not included above(b)
$2,663 $4,568 
(a)The increase from December 31, 2023 reflects higher inventory levels for certain products mainly due to changes in net market demand, network strategy and new product launches.
(b)Included in Other noncurrent assets. The decrease from December 31, 2023 is primarily driven by a reduction in acquired Seagen inventory, inclusive of the acquisition accounting fair value step up. See Note 2A. Based on our current estimates and assumptions, there are no recoverability issues for these amounts.
B. Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities include, among other things, amounts payable to BioNTech for the gross profit split for Comirnaty, which totaled $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2023.
C. Supplier Finance Program Obligation
We maintain voluntary supply chain finance agreements with several participating financial institutions. Under these agreements, participating suppliers may voluntarily elect to sell their accounts receivable with Pfizer to these financial institutions. Our suppliers negotiate their financing agreements directly with the respective financial institutions and we are not a party to these agreements. We have no economic interest in our suppliers’ decision to participate and we pay the financial institutions the stated amount of confirmed invoices on the original maturity dates, which is generally within 90 to 120 days of the invoice date. The agreements with the financial institutions do not require Pfizer to provide assets pledged as security or other forms of guarantees for the supplier finance program. All outstanding amounts related to suppliers participating in such financing arrangements are recorded within trade payables in our consolidated balance sheet.
The following summarizes the changes in outstanding trade payables to suppliers who participate in these financing arrangements for the year ended December 31, 2024
(MILLIONS)
Total
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2023
$791 
Invoices confirmed during the year
2,638 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year
(2,740)
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2024
$688 
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
The following summarizes the components of Property, plant and equipment, net:
 Useful LivesAs of December 31,
(MILLIONS)(Years)  20242023
Land-$291 $353 
Buildings
33-50
9,036 9,046 
Machinery and equipment
8-20
15,095 14,263 
Furniture, fixtures and other
3-12.5
5,516 5,399 
Construction in progress-4,937 5,925 
34,876 34,985 
Less: Accumulated depreciation16,483 16,045 
Property, plant and equipment, net
$18,393 $18,940 
The following provides Property, plant and equipment, net by geographic area:
 As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
United States$9,748 $10,674 
International:
Developed Markets7,187 6,713 
Emerging Markets1,458 1,554 
Property, plant and equipment, net
$18,393 $18,940 
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Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill
A. Identifiable Intangible Assets
The following summarizes the components of Identifiable intangible assets:
 As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(MILLIONS)Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Identifiable
Intangible
Assets, Net
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Identifiable
Intangible
Assets, Net
Finite-lived intangible assets
Developed technology rights(a)
$99,397 $(65,044)$34,353 $99,267 $(60,493)$38,773 
Brands(b)
1,277 (992)285 922 (877)45 
Licensing agreements and other
2,724 (1,513)1,210 2,756 (1,458)1,297 
103,397 (67,549)35,848 102,944 (62,828)40,116 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Brands(b)
  827 827 
IPR&D(c)
18,893 18,893 23,193 23,193 
Licensing agreements and other
670 670 763 763 
19,563 19,563 24,784 24,784 
Identifiable intangible assets(d)
$122,961 $(67,549)$55,411 $127,728 $(62,828)$64,900 
(a)The increase in the gross carrying amount includes $740 million of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A) and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna), partially offset by impairments of $943 million (see Note 4).
(b)The changes in the gross carrying amounts reflect the transfer of $827 million from indefinite-lived brands to finite-lived brands for Medrol, partially offset by impairments of $475 million in finite-lived brands (see Note 4).
(c)The decrease in the gross carrying amount reflects impairments of $1.9 billion (see Note 4), $1.7 billion of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A), and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna).
(d)The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $5.3 billion, impairments of $3.3 billion (see Note 4) and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen of $950 million (see Note 2A).
Developed Technology Rights––Developed technology rights represent the cost for developed technology acquired from third parties and can include the right to develop, use, market, sell and/or offer for sale the product, compounds and intellectual property that we have acquired with respect to products, compounds and/or processes that have been completed. We possess a well-diversified portfolio of hundreds of developed technology rights across therapeutic categories, representing our commercialized products. The significant components of developed technology rights are the following: Nurtec ODT/Vydura, Adcetris, Padcev, Xtandi, Velsipity and Braftovi/Mektovi. Also included in this category are the post-approval milestone payments made under our alliance agreements for certain prescription pharmaceutical products.
Brands––Brands represent the cost for tradenames and know-how, as the products themselves do not receive patent protection. The significant components of Finite-lived brands primarily include Medrol.
IPR&D––IPR&D assets represent the acquisition date fair value (less impairments) of R&D assets acquired through business combinations that have not yet received regulatory approval in a major market which could include both new investigational products and additional
indications for in-line products. The significant components of IPR&D are SGN-B6A, disitamab vedotin, GBT601 and Tukysa. IPR&D assets are required to be classified as indefinite-lived assets until the successful completion or the abandonment of the associated R&D effort. Accordingly, during the development period after the date of acquisition, these assets are not amortized until approval is obtained in a major market, typically either the U.S. or the EU, or in a series of other countries, subject to certain specified conditions and management judgment. At that time, we will determine the useful life of the asset, reclassify it out of IPR&D and begin amortization. If the associated R&D effort is abandoned, the related IPR&D assets will be written-off, and we will record an impairment charge. IPR&D assets are high-risk assets, given the uncertain nature of R&D. Accordingly, IPR&D assets may become impaired and/or be written-off in the future.
Licensing Agreements––Licensing agreements for developed technology and for technology in development primarily relate to out-licensing arrangements acquired from third parties, including from acquisitions. These assets represent the cost for the license, where we acquired the right to future royalties and/or milestones upon development or commercialization by the licensing partners. Accordingly, during the development period after the date of acquisition, each of these assets is classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets and will not be amortized until approval is obtained in a major market. At that time we will determine the useful life of the asset, reclassify the respective licensing arrangement asset to finite-lived intangible asset and begin amortization. If the development effort is abandoned, the related licensing asset will be written-off, and we will record an impairment charge.
Amortization––The weighted-average life for our total finite-lived intangible assets and for the largest component, developed technology rights, is approximately 10 years.
The following provides the expected annual amortization expense:
(MILLIONS)20252026202720282029
Amortization expense$4,838 $4,716 $4,125 $3,776 $2,829 
B. Goodwill
The following summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill:
(MILLIONS)
Total(a)
Balance, January 1, 2023
$51,375 
Additions(b)
16,117 
Impact of foreign exchange and other
292 
Balance, December 31, 2023
67,783
Additions(b)
1,022 
Impact of foreign exchange
(278)
Balance, December 31, 2024
$68,527 
(a)As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
(b)Additions primarily represent our acquisition of Seagen in 2023 and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen in 2024 (see
Note 2A).
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans
The majority of our employees worldwide are eligible for retirement benefits provided through defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans or both. In the U.S., we sponsor both IRC-qualified and supplemental (non-qualified) defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. A qualified plan meets the requirements of certain sections of the IRC, and, generally, contributions to qualified plans are tax deductible. A qualified plan typically provides benefits to a broad group of employees with restrictions on discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees with regard to coverage, benefits and contributions. A supplemental (non-qualified) plan provides additional benefits to certain employees. In addition, we provide medical insurance benefits to certain retirees and their eligible dependents through our postretirement plans.
A. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost/(Credit) and Changes in Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Pension Plans
Postretirement Plans
U.S.International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022202420232022202420232022
Service cost$ $— $— $87 $85 $116 $14 $12 $29 
Interest cost553 589 534 312 287 157 23 21 27 
Expected return on plan assets
(832)(778)(862)(322)(304)(296)(51)(44)(47)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)1 4 — (1)(113)(119)(130)
Actuarial (gains)/losses(a)
396 (410)225 33 102 (11)144 51 (440)
Curtailments — — (4)(2)(11) (12)(18)
Special termination benefits
 18 10 —  — 
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income117 (592)(84)120 169 (45)18 (90)(578)
Cost/(credit) reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(1)(2)(2)(4)31 (1)(80)128 169 
Cost/(credit) recognized in Comprehensive income
$116 $(594)$(86)$117 $199 $(46)$(62)$38 $(410)
(a)Reflects: (i) actuarial remeasurement net losses in 2024, primarily due to unfavorable asset performance for the U.S. pension plans and decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, partially offset by increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans and favorable asset performance for the international pension plans and postretirement plans, (ii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2023, primarily due to favorable asset performance in the U.S. and increases in discount rates for the international plans, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance for certain international plans, and (iii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2022, primarily due to increases in discount rates, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance.
The components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit) other than the service cost component are included in Other (income)/deductions––net (see Note 4).
B. Actuarial Assumptions
Pension PlansPostretirement Plans
U.S.International
Year Ended December 31,
(PERCENTAGES)202420232022202420232022202420232022
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate:
Pension plans/postretirement plans5.4 %5.4 %2.9 %5.4 %5.5 %2.9 %
Interest cost4.4 %3.8 %1.5 %
Service cost3.9 %3.6 %1.7 %
Expected return on plan assets8.0 %7.5 %6.3 %5.1 %4.5 %3.1 %8.0 %7.5 %6.3 %
Rate of compensation increase(a)
3.2 %3.0 %2.8 %
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Discount rate5.7 %5.4 %5.4 %4.1 %4.4 %3.8 %5.5 %5.4 %5.5 %
Rate of compensation increase(a)
3.1 %3.2 %3.0 %
(a)The rate of compensation increase is not used to determine the net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans as these plans are frozen.
The assumptions are reviewed at least annually. We revise these assumptions based on an annual evaluation of long-term trends as well as market conditions that may have an impact on the cost of providing retirement benefits.
The weighted-average discount rate for our U.S. defined benefit plans is set with reference to the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality fixed income investments, rated AA/Aa or better that reflect the rates at which the pension benefits could be effectively settled. For our international plans, the discount rates are set by benchmarking against investment grade corporate bonds rated AA/Aa or better, including, when there is sufficient data, a yield curve approach. These rate determinations are made consistent with local requirements. Overall, the yield curves used to measure the benefit obligations at year-end 2024 resulted in higher discount rates for the U.S. pension plans and lower discount rates for the international pension plans as compared to the prior year.
The following provides the healthcare cost trend rate assumptions for our U.S. postretirement benefit plans:
As of December 31,
20242023
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.5 %7.9 %
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline4.0 %4.0 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate2047 2047 
C. Obligations and Funded Status
The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 Pension Plans Postretirement Plans
 U.S. International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation(a)
Benefit obligation, beginning$10,756 $11,420 $7,292 $7,497 $450 $410 
Service cost — 87 85 14 12 
Interest cost553 589 312 287 23 21 
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Plan amendments —  25 (193)— 
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b)
(299)(127)119 (518)199 96 
Foreign exchange impact(1)— (106)280 (2)(1)
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 77 13  — 
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 —  (3)
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Benefit obligation, ending(a)
9,781 10,756 7,363 7,292 486 450 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
10,935 10,871 6,552 6,865 636 647 
Actual return on plan assets138 1,061 408 (316)105 89 
Company contributions103 134 164 154  (15)
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Foreign exchange impact — (65)214  — 
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 62 13  — 
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Fair value of plan assets, ending9,948 10,935 6,696 6,552 736 636 
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$934 $1,010 $728 $644 $330 $266 
Current liabilities(90)(94)(31)(28)(5)(6)
Noncurrent liabilities(678)(738)(1,364)(1,355)(74)(74)
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Prior service (costs)/credits$(2)$(2)$(61)$(65)$365 $285 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets
$ $— $456 $579 
ABO768 831 1,752 1,834 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets$ $— $690 $964 
PBO768 831 2,084 2,347 
(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
D. Plan Assets
The following provides the components of plan assets:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
    Fair ValueFair Value
(MILLIONS EXCEPT TARGET ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE)Target Allocation PercentageTotalLevel 1Level
2
Level 3
Assets Measured at NAV(a)
TotalLevel 1Level
 2
Level 3
Assets Measured at NAV(a)
U.S. pension plans
Cash and cash equivalents0-10%$533 $56 $477 $ $ $606 $47 $559 $— $— 
Equity securities:10-40%
Global equity securities1,341 1,341    1,537 1,537 — — 
Equity commingled funds97  97   100 — 100 — — 
Fixed income securities:45-80%
Corporate debt securities2,878 4 2,874   3,668 3,667 — — 
Government and agency obligations(b)
2,059  2,059   1,971 — 1,971 — — 
Fixed income commingled funds42  12  30 25 — 14 — 11 
Other investments:5-35%
Partnership investments(c)
2,665    2,665 2,449 — — — 2,449 
Insurance contracts     99 — 99 — — 
Other commingled funds(d)
333    333 479 — — — 479 
Total100 %$9,948 $1,401 $5,518 $ $3,028 $10,935 $1,585 $6,410 $$2,939 
International pension plans
Cash and cash equivalents0-10%$310 $138 $172 $ $ $268 $120 $148 $— $— 
Equity securities:10-20%
Equity commingled funds704  619  86 633 — 587 — 46 
Fixed income securities:45-70%
Corporate debt securities638  633 5  617 — 617 — — 
Government and agency obligations(b)
960 1 960   848 — 848 — — 
Fixed income commingled funds1,750  1,064  686 1,852 — 872 — 980 
Other investments:15-35%
Partnership investments(c)
147  2  145 145 — — 142 
Insurance contracts1,221  45 1,176  1,151 — 55 1,096 — 
Other(d)
965 35 147 252 531 1,039 — 167 244 628 
Total100 %$6,696 $174 $3,642 $1,433 $1,447 $6,552 $120 $3,295 $1,340 $1,796 
U.S. postretirement plans(e)
Cash and cash equivalents0-5%$12 $ $12 $ $ $$$$— $— 
Insurance contracts95-100%724  724   633 — 633 — — 
Total100 %$736 $ $736 $ $ $636 $$635 $— $— 
(a)Certain investments that are measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The NAV amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented for the total pension benefits plan assets.
(b)Government and agency obligations are inclusive of repurchase agreements.
(c)Mainly includes investments in private equity, private debt and real estate.
(d)Mostly includes investments in hedge funds and real estate.
(e)Reflects postretirement plan assets, which support our U.S. retiree medical plans.
The following provides an analysis of the changes in our more significant investments valued using significant unobservable inputs:
International Pension Plans
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Fair value, beginning$1,340 $1,455 
Actual return on plan assets:
Assets held, ending8 (96)
Assets sold during the period (3)
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net
(79)(155)
Transfer into/(out of) Level 3168 81 
Exchange rate changes(5)59 
Fair value, ending$1,433 $1,340 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of our pension and postretirement plans’ assets:
Cash and cash equivalents: Level 1 investments may include cash, cash equivalents and foreign currency valued using exchange rates. Level 2 investments may include short-term investment funds which are commingled funds priced at a stable NAV by the administrator of the funds.
Equity securities: Level 1 investments may include individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded. Level 1 and Level 2 investments may include commingled funds that have a readily determinable fair value based on quoted prices on an exchange or a published NAV derived from the quoted prices in active markets of the underlying securities. Level 3 investments may include individual securities that are unlisted, delisted, suspended, or illiquid and are typically valued using their last available price.
Fixed income securities: Level 1 investments may include individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded. Level 2 investments may include commingled funds that have a readily determinable fair value based on observable prices of the underlying securities. Level 2 investments may include corporate bonds, government and government agency obligations and other fixed income securities valued using bid evaluation pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. Level 3 investments may include securities that are valued using alternative pricing sources, such as investment managers or brokers, which use proprietary pricing models that incorporate unobservable inputs.
Other investments: Level 1 investments may include individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded. Level 2 investments may include insurance contracts which invest in interest bearing cash, U.S. government securities and corporate debt instruments. Level 3 investments may include securities or insurance contracts that are valued using alternative pricing sources, such as investment managers or brokers, which use proprietary pricing models that incorporate unobservable inputs.
Equity securities, Fixed income securities and Other investments may each be combined into commingled funds. Most commingled funds are valued to reflect the interest in the fund based on the reported year-end NAV. Partnership and Other investments are valued based on year-end reported NAV (or its equivalent), with adjustments as appropriate for lagged reporting of up to three months.
Certain investments are authorized to include derivatives, such as equity or bond futures, swaps, options and currency futures or forwards for managing risks and exposures.
Global plan assets are managed with the objective of generating returns that will enable the plans to meet their future obligations, while seeking to manage net periodic benefit costs and cash contributions over the long-term. We utilize long-term asset allocation ranges in the management of our plans’ invested assets. Our long-term return expectations are developed based on a diversified, global investment strategy that takes into account historical experience, as well as the impact of portfolio diversification, active portfolio management, and our view of current and future economic and financial market conditions. As market conditions and other factors change, we may adjust our targets accordingly and our asset allocations may vary from the target allocations.
E. Cash Flows
It is our practice to fund amounts for our qualified pension plans that are at least sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in applicable employee benefit laws and local tax laws.
The following provides the expected future cash flow information related to our benefit plans:
  Pension PlansPostretirement Plans
(MILLIONS)U.S.International
Expected employer contributions:
2025
$90 $144 $40 
Expected benefit payments:
2025$871 $384 $44 
2026858 366 47 
2027844 384 49 
2028
825 385 50 
2029
815 392 50 
2030–2034
3,760 2,067 245 
The above table reflects the total U.S. and international plan benefits projected to be paid from the plans or from our general assets under the current actuarial assumptions used for the calculation of the benefit obligation.
F. Defined Contribution Plans
We have defined contribution plans in the U.S. and other countries. For the majority of the U.S. defined contribution plans, employees may contribute a portion of their salaries and bonuses to the plans, and we match, in cash, a portion of the employee contributions. We also offer a Retirement Savings Contribution which is an annual non-contributory employer contribution in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We recorded charges related to the employer contributions to global defined contribution plans of $800 million in 2024, $843 million in 2023 and $770 million in 2022.
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Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Equity Equity
A. Common Stock Purchases
We have authorization to purchase our common stock through privately negotiated transactions or in the open market as circumstances and prices warrant. Purchased shares under a share-purchase plan, which is authorized by our BOD, are available for general corporate purposes. In December 2018, the BOD authorized a $10 billion share repurchase program to be utilized over time and share repurchases commenced thereunder in the first quarter of 2019.
In the first quarter of 2022, we purchased 39 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $2 billion under our publicly announced share-purchase plan. Our remaining share-purchase authorization was $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2024.
B. Preferred Stock
We have 27 million authorized shares of preferred stock without par value; no shares were issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
C. Employee Stock Ownership Plans
We have one ESOP that holds common stock of the Company (Common ESOP). As of December 31, 2024, all shares of common stock held by the Common ESOP have been allocated to the Pfizer U.S. defined contribution plan participants. The compensation cost related to the Common ESOP was $16 million for 2024, $20 million for 2023 and $19 million for 2022.
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Share-Based Payments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Payments Share-Based Payments
Our compensation programs can include share-based payment awards with value that is determined by reference to the fair value of our shares and that provide for the grant of shares or options to acquire shares or similar arrangements. Our share-based awards are designed based on competitive survey data or industry peer groups used for compensation purposes, and are allocated between different long-term incentive awards, generally in the form of Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Portfolio Performance Shares (PPSs), Performance Share Awards (PSAs), Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) and stock options, as determined by the Compensation Committee of our BOD. No BPAs were granted in 2024 and no BPAs were outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
The Amended and Restated 2019 Stock Plan (2019 Plan) replaced and superseded the original 2019 Stock Plan. The 2019 Plan provides for 320 million shares to be authorized for grants plus any shares remaining available for grant under the original 2019 Stock Plan as of April 25, 2024 (the carryforward shares). The RSUs count as three shares, and PPSs, PSAs and BPAs count as three shares times the maximum potential payout, while TSRUs and stock options count as one share, toward the maximum shares available under the 2019 Plan. As of December 31, 2024, 441 million shares were available for award. Although not required to do so, we have used authorized and unissued shares and, to a lesser extent, treasury stock to satisfy our obligations under these programs.
A summary of the awards and valuation details:
Awarded toTermsValuationRecognition and Presentation
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs)
Senior and other key management and select employees
Entitle the holder to receive shares of our common stock with a value equal to the difference between the defined settlement price and the grant price, plus the dividend equivalents accumulated during the five or seven-year term, if and to the extent the total value is positive.
Settlement price is the average closing price of our common stock during the 20 trading days ending on the fifth or seventh anniversary of the grant, as applicable; the grant price is the closing price of our common stock on the date of the grant.
Automatically settle on the fifth or seventh anniversary of the grant but vest on the third anniversary of the grant. Certain 2022 and 2023 five-year grants were modified during 2024 (for active colleagues) to vest on the fifth anniversary and settle on the seventh anniversary of the grant.
Retirement-eligible holders can convert their TSRUs, when vested, into Profit Units (PTUs) with a conversion ratio based on a calculation used to determine the shares at TSRU settlement. The PTUs are entitled to earn Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs), and the PTUs and DEUs will be settled in our common stock on the TSRUs’ original settlement date and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the original grant including forfeiture provisions.
As of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Select employees
Entitle the holder to receive a specified number of shares of our common stock, including dividend equivalents that are reinvested into additional RSUs.
For RSUs granted before 2022, generally in all instances, the units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date assuming continuous service from the grant date. Beginning in 2022, generally in all instances, the units vest and distribute one-third per year for three years on each of the three annual anniversaries from the date of grant assuming continuous service from the grant date.
As of the grant date using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis for RSUs granted before 2022, and on an accelerated attribution approach for RSUs granted beginning in 2022, over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Portfolio Performance Shares (PPSs)
Select employees
Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock, if any, including shares resulting from dividend equivalents earned on such shares.
For PPSs granted, the awards vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date and the number of shares paid, if any, depends on the achievement of predetermined goals related to Pfizer’s long-term product portfolio during a three or five-year performance period from the year of the grant date, as applicable.
The number of shares that may be earned ranges from 0% to 200% of the initial award depending on goal achievement over the performance period.
As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned, and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved.
Performance Share Awards (PSAs)
Senior and other key management
Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock (retirees) earned, if any, or an equal value in cash (active colleagues), including dividend equivalents on shares earned, dependent upon the achievement of predetermined goals related to two measures:
a.Adjusted net income over three one-year periods; and
b.TSR as compared to the NYSE ARCA Pharmaceutical Index (DRG Index) over the three-year performance period.
PSAs vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date. PSA awards granted in 2022 and 2023 were modified during 2024 (for active colleagues) to vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant.
The award that may be earned ranges from 0% to 200% of the target award depending on goal achievement over the performance period.
As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved.
Awarded toTermsValuationRecognition and Presentation
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs)
Select employees identified as instrumental in delivering medicines to patients (excluding executive officers)
Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock, if any, including shares resulting from dividend equivalents earned on such shares.
For BPAs granted, the awards, if earned/vested, are settled at the end of the performance period, but no earlier than the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and dependent upon the achievement of the respective predetermined performance goals related to advancing Pfizer’s product pipeline during the performance period.
The number of shares that may be earned ranges from 0% to 600% of the target award depending on the level and timing of goal achievement over the performance period.
As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the probable vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved and/or management’s assessment of the probable vesting term.
Stock Options
Select employees
Entitle the holder to purchase a specified number of shares of our common stock at a price per share equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant, for a period of time when vested.
Since 2016, only a limited set of non-U.S. employees received stock option grants. No stock options were awarded to senior and other key management in any period presented.
Stock options vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date and have a contractual term of 10 years.
As of the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
The following provides data related to all TSRU, RSU, PPS, PSA and stock option activity:
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FAIR VALUE OF SHARES VESTED PER TSRU AND STOCK OPTION AND YEARS)
TSRUsRSUsPPSsPSAsStock Options
Year Ended December 31,202420232022202420232022202420232022202420232022202420232022
Total fair value of shares vested(a)
$7.05$10.71$11.72$469$505$345$176$116$145$ $58$57$4.08$7.88$9.44
Total intrinsic value of options exercised or share units converted$29$755$1,131$123$250$280$ $102$247
Cash received upon exercise$ $181$260
Tax benefits realized from exercise$ $20$46
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax
$246$244$255$394$437$402$252$(138)$144$(21)$(5)$73$4$4$4
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax$270$192$179$214$212$266$107$81$135$40$22$38$4$4$3
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years)2.11.71.71.81.81.71.91.81.71.71.81.81.71.71.7
(a)Weighted-average GDFV per TSRUs and stock options.
Total share-based payment expense was $877 million, $525 million and $872 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax benefit for share-based compensation expense was $165 million, $93 million and $160 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The table above excludes total expense due to the modification for share-based awards in connection with our cost reduction/productivity initiatives, which was not significant for all years presented and is recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs (see Note 3). Amounts capitalized as part of inventory cost were not significant for any period presented.
Summary of the weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation of TSRUs and stock options:
TSRUsStock Options
Year Ended December 31,202420232022202420232022
Expected dividend yield (based on a constant dividend yield during the expected term)
6.06 %3.80 %3.42 %6.06 %3.80 %3.42 %
Risk-free interest rate (based on interpolated yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues)
4.31 %4.08 %1.87 %4.32 %4.03 %1.93 %
Expected stock price volatility (based on implied volatility, after consideration of historical volatility)
26.56 %23.23 %29.20 %26.56 %23.23 %29.21 %
TSRUs contractual/stock options expected term, years (based on historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for stock options)
5.155.155.176.506.506.50
Summary of all TSRU, RSU, PPS and PSA activity during 2024 (with the shares granted representing the maximum award that could be achieved for PPSs and PSAs):
TSRUsRSUs
PPSs(a)
PSAs
TSRUs Per TSRU, Weighted AverageShares  Weighted Avg. GDFV per shareShares Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per shareShares Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per share
(Thousands)GDFVGrant Price(Thousands)(Thousands)(Thousands)
Nonvested, December 31, 2023
77,673$9.67 $39.92 25,844$40.08 22,225$28.79 4,734$28.79 
Granted43,6747.05 26.90 17,07326.97 13,53526.92 2,59726.89 
Vested(31,076)7.42 33.87 (16,874)37.89 (6,329)27.76   
Reinvested dividend equivalents1,541 28.17 
Forfeited(5,370)8.66 33.90 (2,024)32.20 (3,274)28.03 (1,810)27.79 
Nonvested, December 31, 2024
84,902$9.63 $35.87 25,561$32.67 26,156$26.53 5,521$26.53 
(a)Vested and non-vested shares outstanding, but not paid as of December 31, 2024 were 33.9 million.
Summary of TSRU and PTU information as of December 31, 2024(a), (b):
TSRUs
(Thousands)
PTUs
(Thousands)
Weighted-Average
Grant Price
Per TSRU
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Millions)(c)
TSRUs Outstanding167,977 $34.17 2.5$122 
TSRUs Vested83,075 32.44 0.786 
TSRUs Expected to vest(d)
80,014 $35.93 4.334 
Outstanding PTUs converted from TSRUs exercised586 0.2$16 
(a)In 2024, we settled 2,419,674 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $27.76 per unit.
(b)In 2024, 1,150,382 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $31.54 per unit were converted into 100,307 PTUs.
(c)Market price of our underlying common stock less grant price plus dividend equivalents to date.
(d)The number of TSRUs expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
Summary of all stock option activity during 2024:
Shares
(Thousands)
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term
(Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value(a)
(Millions)
Outstanding, December 31, 2023
28,452 $32.66 
Granted1,372 26.90 
Exercised(4)29.06 
Forfeited(235)33.52 
Expired(9,964)30.69   
Outstanding, December 31, 2024
19,621 33.24 1.9$ 
Vested and expected to vest, December 31, 2024(b)
19,510 33.26 1.9 
Exercisable, December 31, 2024
17,447 $33.12 1.1$ 
(a)Market price of our underlying common stock less exercise price.
(b)The number of options expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
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Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders
The following presents the detailed calculation of EPS:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)
202420232022
EPS Numerator  
Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders$8,020 $2,134 $31,366 
Discontinued operations––net of tax11 (15)
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders$8,031 $2,119 $31,372 
EPS Denominator  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Basic
5,664 5,643 5,608 
Common-share equivalents36 66 125 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Diluted
5,700 5,709 5,733 
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(a)
24 
(a)These common stock equivalents were outstanding for the periods presented, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for those periods because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We lease real estate, fleet, and equipment for use in our operations. Our leases generally have lease terms of 1 to 30 years, some of which include options to terminate or extend leases for up to 5 to 10 years or on a month-to-month basis. We include options that are reasonably certain to be exercised as part of the determination of lease terms. We may negotiate termination clauses in anticipation of any changes in market conditions, but generally these termination options have not been exercised. Residual value guarantees are generally not included within our operating leases with the exception of some fleet leases. In addition to base rent payments, the leases may require us to pay directly for taxes and other non-lease components, such as insurance, maintenance and other operating expenses, which may be dependent on usage or vary month-to-month. Variable lease payments amounted to $517 million in 2024, $444 million in 2023 and $536 million in 2022. We elected the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from lease components in calculating the amounts of ROU assets and lease liabilities for all underlying asset classes.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract and we perform the lease classification test as of the lease commencement date. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments.
For operating leases, the ROU assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets follows:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)Balance Sheet Classification20242023
ROU assetsOther noncurrent assets$2,289 $2,924 
Lease liabilities (short-term)Other current liabilities356 527 
Lease liabilities (long-term)Other noncurrent liabilities2,286 2,626 
Components of total lease cost includes:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Operating lease cost$683 $863 $714 
Variable lease cost517 444 536 
Sublease income(23)(24)(32)
Total lease cost$1,177 $1,283 $1,218 
Other supplemental information follows:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Operating leases
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Lease Term (Years)10.210.8
Weighted-Average Discount Rate3.7 %3.8 %
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$601 $744 $617 
(Gains)/losses on sale and leaseback transactions, net29 (49)11 
The following reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the first five years and total of the remaining years to the operating lease liabilities recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024:
(MILLIONS)
PeriodOperating Lease Liabilities
Next one year(a)
$443 
1-2 years406 
2-3 years361 
3-4 years281 
4-5 years239 
Thereafter1,468 
Total undiscounted lease payments3,197 
Less: Imputed interest
556 
Present value of minimum lease payments2,642 
Less: Current portion
356 
Noncurrent portion$2,286 
(a)Reflects lease payments due within 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date.
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Contingencies and Certain Commitments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingencies and Certain Commitments Contingencies and Certain Commitments
We and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to numerous contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business, including tax and legal contingencies, guarantees and indemnifications. The following outlines our legal contingencies, guarantees and indemnifications. For a discussion of our tax contingencies, see Note 5D.
A. Legal Proceedings
Our legal contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
Patent litigation, which typically involves challenges to the coverage and/or validity of patents on various products, processes or dosage forms. An adverse outcome could result in loss of patent protection for a product, a significant loss of revenues from a product or impairment of the value of associated assets. We are the plaintiff in the majority of these actions.
Product liability and other product-related litigation related to current or former products, which can include personal injury, consumer fraud, off-label promotion, securities, antitrust and breach of contract claims, among others, and often involves highly complex issues relating to medical causation, label warnings and reliance on those warnings, scientific evidence and findings, actual, provable injury and other matters.
Commercial and other asserted or unasserted matters, which can include acquisition-, licensing-, intellectual property-, collaboration- or co-promotion-related and product-pricing claims and environmental claims and proceedings, and can involve complexities that will vary from matter to matter.
Government investigations, which often are related to the extensive regulation of pharmaceutical companies by national, state and local government agencies in the U.S. and in other jurisdictions.
Certain of these contingencies could result in increased expenses and/or losses, including damages, royalty payments, fines and/or civil penalties, which could be substantial, and/or criminal charges.
We believe that our claims and defenses in matters in which we are a defendant are substantial, but litigation is inherently unpredictable and excessive verdicts do occur. We do not believe that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, we could incur judgments, enter into settlements or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of matters, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and/or our cash flows in the period in which the amounts are accrued or paid.
We have accrued for losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Substantially all of our contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and, therefore, determining the likelihood of a loss and/or the measurement of any loss can be complex. Consequently, we are unable to estimate the range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued. Our assessments, which result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties, are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions.
Amounts recorded for legal and environmental contingencies can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. For proceedings under environmental laws to which a governmental authority is a party, we have adopted a disclosure threshold of $1 million in potential or actual governmental monetary sanctions.
The principal pending matters to which we are a party are discussed below. In determining whether a pending matter is a principal matter, we consider both quantitative and qualitative factors to assess materiality, such as, among others, the amount of damages and the nature of other relief sought, if specified; our view of the merits of the claims and of the strength of our defenses; whether the action purports to be, or is, a class action and, if not certified, our view of the likelihood that a class will be certified by the court; the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is pending; whether related actions have been transferred to multidistrict litigation; any experience that we or, to our knowledge, other companies have had in similar proceedings; whether disclosure of the action would be important to a reader of our financial statements, including whether disclosure might change a reader’s judgment about our financial statements in light of all of the information that is available to the reader; the potential impact of the proceeding on our reputation; and the extent of public interest in the matter. In addition, with respect to patent matters in which we are the plaintiff, we consider, among other things, the financial significance of the product protected by the patent(s) at issue. Some
of the matters discussed below include those which management believes that the likelihood of possible loss in excess of amounts accrued is remote.
A1. Legal Proceedings––Patent Litigation
We are involved in suits relating to our patents (or those of our collaboration/licensing partners to which we have licenses or co-promotion rights), including but not limited to, those discussed below. We face claims by generic drug manufacturers that patents covering our products (or those of our collaboration/licensing partners to which we have licenses or co-promotion rights and to which we may or may not be a party), processes or dosage forms are invalid and/or do not cover the product of the generic drug manufacturer. Also, counterclaims, as well as various independent actions, have been filed alleging that our assertions of, or attempts to enforce, patent rights with respect to certain products constitute unfair competition and/or violations of antitrust laws. In addition to the challenges to the U.S. patents that are discussed below, patent rights to certain of our products or those of our collaboration/licensing partners are being challenged in various other jurisdictions. Some of our collaboration or licensing partners face challenges to the validity of their patent rights in non-U.S. jurisdictions. For example, in April 2022, the U.K. High Court issued a judgment finding invalid a BMS patent related to Eliquis due to expire in 2026. In May 2023, the Court of Appeal dismissed BMS’s appeal and in October 2023, the Supreme Court refused BMS permission to appeal. Additional challenges are pending in other jurisdictions. Also, in July 2022, CureVac AG (CureVac) brought a patent infringement action against BioNTech and certain of its subsidiaries in the German Regional Court alleging that Comirnaty infringes certain German utility model patents and certain expired and unexpired European patents. Additional challenges involving Comirnaty patents may be filed against us and/or BioNTech in other jurisdictions in the future. Adverse decisions in these matters could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We are also party to patent damages suits in various jurisdictions pursuant to which generic drug manufacturers, payors, governments or other parties are seeking damages from us for allegedly causing delay of generic entry.
We also are often involved in other proceedings, such as inter partes review, post-grant review, re-examination or opposition proceedings, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the European Patent Office, or other foreign counterparts, as well as court proceedings relating to our intellectual property or the intellectual property rights of others, including challenges to such rights initiated by us. Also, if one of our patents (or one of our collaboration/licensing partner’s patents) is found to be invalid by such proceedings, generic or competitive products could be introduced into the market resulting in the erosion of sales of our existing products. For example, several of the patents in our pneumococcal vaccine portfolio have been challenged in inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as outside the U.S. The invalidation of any of the patents in our pneumococcal portfolio could potentially allow additional competitor vaccines, if approved, to enter the marketplace earlier than anticipated. In the event that any of the patents are found valid and infringed, a competitor’s vaccine, if approved, might be prohibited from entering the market or a competitor might be required to pay us a royalty.
We are also subject to patent litigation pursuant to which one or more third parties seek damages and/or injunctive relief to compensate for alleged infringement of its patents by our commercial or other activities. If one of our marketed products (or a product of our collaboration/licensing partners to which we have licenses or co-promotion rights) is found to infringe valid patent rights of a third party, such third party may be awarded significant damages or royalty payments, or we may be prevented from further sales of that product. Such damages may be enhanced as much as three-fold if we or one of our subsidiaries is found to have willfully infringed valid patent rights of a third party.
Actions In Which We Are The Plaintiff
Xeljanz (tofacitinib)
Beginning in 2017, we brought patent-infringement actions against several generic manufacturers that filed separate abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) with the FDA seeking approval to market their generic versions of tofacitinib tablets in one or both of 5 mg and 10 mg dosage strengths, and in both immediate and extended release forms. To date, we have settled actions with several manufacturers on terms not material to us. The remaining actions continue in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware as described below.
In August 2024, we brought a patent infringement action against SpecGx LLC (SpecGX) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of matter patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by SpecGX in its ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of tofacitinib 5 mg and 10 mg immediate release tablets. In November 2024, we settled the action against SpecGX on terms not material to us.
In October 2024, we brought a patent infringement action against Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Breckenridge) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by Breckenridge in its ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of tofacitinib 10 mg immediate release tablets. In November 2024, we settled the action against Breckenridge on terms not material to us.
In December 2024, we brought a patent infringement action against Alkem Laboratories Ltd. (Alkem) asserting the infringement and validity of our composition of matter patent, covering immediate release formulations of tofacitinib that was challenged by Alkem in its ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of tofacitinib 5 mg and 10 mg immediate release tablets.
Mektovi (binimetinib)
Beginning in August 2022, two generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of Mektovi. The companies assert the invalidity and non-infringement of two method of use patents expiring in 2030, a method of use patent expiring in 2031, two method of use patents expiring in 2033, and a product by process patent expiring in 2033. Beginning in September 2022, we brought patent infringement actions against both of the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of all six patents. In January 2025, we settled with one of the generic companies on terms not material to us.
In August 2022, we received notice from Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Teva) that it had filed an ANDA seeking approval to market a generic version of Mektovi. Teva asserts the invalidity and non-infringement of two method of use patents expiring in 2033 and a product by process patent expiring in 2033. In June 2023, we brought a patent infringement action against Teva in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the three patents.
Vyndaqel-Vyndamax (tafamidis/tafamidis meglumine)
Beginning in June 2023, several generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of tafamidis capsules (61 mg) or tafamidis meglumine capsules (20 mg), challenging some or all of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Vyndamax (tafamidis) and Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine). Scripps Research Institute (Scripps) owns the composition of matter patent and the method of treatment patents covering the products, and Pfizer is the exclusive licensee. Pfizer separately owns the crystalline form patent. Beginning in August 2023, we and Scripps brought patent infringement actions against the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the patents in suit. Pfizer is the sole plaintiff in actions that assert only the infringement and validity of the crystalline form patent.
Oxbryta (voxelotor)
In January 2024, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Zydus Lifesciences Limited, and Zydus Worldwide DMCC (collectively, Zydus) and MSN Pharmaceuticals Inc. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. (collectively, MSN) separately notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of voxelotor tablets, challenging some of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Oxbryta (voxelotor tablets in 300 mg and 500 mg strengths and/or for oral suspension) on non-infringement grounds. In March 2024, we filed patent infringement actions against both generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the challenged patents. Zydus and MSN have not challenged our composition of matter patents or method of treatment patents for Oxbryta.
Nurtec (rimegepant)
In April 2024, Rubicon Research Private Limited, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory, Natco Pharma Limited and Natco Pharma, Inc., MSN, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Apitoria Pharma Private Limited and Aurobindo Pharma U.S.A. Inc. (collectively, Aurobindo) and Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. (collectively, Apotex) notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of rimegepant orally disintegrating tablets, claiming noninfringement and/or challenging the validity of some or all of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Nurtec (rimegepant orally disintegrating tablets Eq 75 mg base). In May 2024, we filed patent infringement actions against all the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Xtandi (enzalutamide)
Beginning in August 2024, several generic companies notified us that they had filed ANDAs with the FDA seeking approval to market generic versions of Xtandi, challenging some or all of the patents listed in the FDA’s Orange Book for Xtandi. Beginning in August 2024, we brought patent infringement actions against the generic filers in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, asserting the validity and infringement of the patents in suit.
Inlyta (axitinib)
In October 2024, Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) notified us that it had filed an ANDA with the FDA seeking approval to market a generic version of Inlyta. Sandoz asserts the invalidity and non-infringement of the crystalline form patent for Inlyta that expires in 2030. In November 2024, we filed suit against Sandoz in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, asserting the validity and infringement of the crystalline form patent for Inlyta.
Actions in Which We are the Defendant
Comirnaty (tozinameran)
In March 2022, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Alnylam) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, alleging that Comirnaty infringes a U.S. patent issued in February 2022, and seeking unspecified monetary damages. In July 2022, Alnylam filed a second complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, BioNTech and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, alleging that Comirnaty infringes a U.S. patent issued in July 2022, and seeking unspecified monetary damages. In May 2023, Alnylam filed a separate complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC alleging that Comirnaty infringes four additional U.S. patents issued on various dates in 2023 and seeking unspecified monetary damages.
In August 2022, ModernaTX, Inc. (ModernaTX) and Moderna US, Inc. (Moderna) sued Pfizer, BioNTech, BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH and BioNTech US Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Comirnaty infringes three U.S. patents. In its complaint, Moderna stated that it is seeking damages for alleged infringement occurring after March 7, 2022. In March 2024, the U.S. Patent Office Patent Trial & Appeal Board instituted a review of two of the three patents in suit.
In August 2022, ModernaTX filed a patent infringement action in Germany against Pfizer and certain subsidiary companies, as well as BioNTech and certain subsidiary companies, alleging that Comirnaty infringes two European patents. In September 2022, ModernaTX filed patent infringement actions in the U.K. and in the Netherlands against Pfizer and certain subsidiary companies, as well as BioNTech and certain subsidiary companies, on the same two European patents. In its complaints, ModernaTX stated that it is seeking damages for alleged infringement occurring after March 7, 2022. In November 2023, one of the European patents was revoked by the European Patent Office. In December 2023, the other European patent was declared invalid by a court in the Netherlands (the invalidity decision is limited to the Netherlands). In July 2024, the U.K. court revoked one patent, ruling that it was invalid, and held that the other patent was valid and infringed. ModernaTX has also filed additional patent infringement actions against Pfizer and BioNTech in certain other ex-U.S. jurisdictions.
In April 2023, Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Arbutus) and Genevant Sciences GmbH (Genevant) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Pfizer and BioNTech alleging that Comirnaty and its manufacture infringe five U.S. patents, and seeking unspecified monetary damages.
In April 2024, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA and GlaxoSmithKline LLC (collectively, GSK Group) sued Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, BioNTech, BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH and BioNTech US Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging that Comirnaty infringes five U.S. patents and seeking unspecified money damages. In August 2024, GSK Group filed an amended complaint alleging that Comirnaty infringes three additional U.S. patents.
In January 2025, Promosome LLC filed a complaint in the Unified Patent Court, Local Division Munich, against Pfizer and BioNTech and certain of their subsidiaries alleging that Comirnaty infringes a European patent that is in force only in France, Germany and Sweden, and seeking unspecified monetary damages in connection with the manufacture and sale of Comirnaty in France, Germany and Sweden.
Paxlovid
In June 2022, Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Enanta) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Pfizer alleging that the active ingredient in Paxlovid, nirmatrelvir, infringes a U.S. patent issued in June 2022, and seeking unspecified monetary damages. In December 2024, the District Court issued an order granting Pfizer’s motion for summary judgment, finding Enanta’s patent invalid.
Abrysvo
In August 2023, GSK Group filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Pfizer alleging that the active ingredient in Abrysvo infringes four U.S. patents. In November 2023, GSK Group amended its complaint to assert infringement of two additional patents. In November 2024, the GSK Group filed a second amended complaint, adding a seventh patent to the lawsuit. The second amended complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages and a permanent injunction against sales of Abrysvo for use in adults in age ranges for which GSK Group’s Arexvy product is also indicated.
In addition, we have challenged certain of GSK’s RSV vaccine patents in certain ex-U.S. jurisdictions, including the U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium and the Unified Patent Court, and GSK has asserted that Abrysvo infringes these patents. In October 2024, the U.K. Court held that two of GSK’s U.K. patents were invalid and not infringed.
Matters Involving Pfizer and its Collaboration/Licensing Partners
Comirnaty (tozinameran)
In July 2022, Pfizer, BioNTech and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH filed a declaratory judgment complaint against CureVac in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking a judgment of non-infringement for three U.S. patents relating to Comirnaty. In May 2023, the case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Also in May 2023, CureVac asserted that Comirnaty infringes the three patents that were the subject of our declaratory judgment complaint, and in May and July 2023, CureVac asserted that Comirnaty infringes a number of additional U.S. patents.
In the U.K., Pfizer and BioNTech have sued CureVac seeking a judgment of invalidity of several patents and CureVac has made certain infringement counterclaims. In September 2024, the U.K. Court held that both of the CureVac patents in suit are invalid.
A2. Legal Proceedings––Product Litigation
We are defendants in numerous cases, including but not limited to those discussed below, related to our pharmaceutical and other products. Plaintiffs in these cases seek damages and other relief on various grounds for alleged personal injury and economic loss.
Asbestos
Between 1967 and 1982, Warner-Lambert owned American Optical Corporation (American Optical), which manufactured and sold respiratory protective devices and asbestos safety clothing. In connection with the sale of American Optical in 1982, Warner-Lambert agreed to indemnify the purchaser for certain liabilities, including certain asbestos-related and other claims. Warner-Lambert was acquired by Pfizer in 2000 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer. Warner-Lambert is actively engaged in the defense of, and will continue to explore various means of resolving, these claims.
Numerous lawsuits against American Optical, Pfizer and certain of its previously owned subsidiaries are pending in various federal and state courts seeking damages for alleged personal injury from exposure to products allegedly containing asbestos and other allegedly hazardous materials sold by Pfizer and certain of its previously owned subsidiaries.
There also are a small number of lawsuits pending in various federal and state courts seeking damages for alleged exposure to asbestos in facilities owned or formerly owned by Pfizer or its subsidiaries.
Lipitor
In 2013, the State of West Virginia filed an action in West Virginia state court against Pfizer and Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, among others, that asserted claims and sought relief on behalf of the State of West Virginia and residents of that state alleging delay in the launch of generic Lipitor, in violation of state antitrust, consumer protection and various other laws. In December 2024, we reached an agreement to settle this matter on terms not material to Pfizer.
Docetaxel
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Hospira and Pfizer in various federal and state courts alleging that plaintiffs who were treated with Docetaxel developed permanent hair loss. Hospira is a wholly-owned subsidiary that we acquired in September 2015. The significant majority of the cases also name other defendants, including the manufacturer of the branded product, Taxotere. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages. Additional lawsuits have been filed in which plaintiffs allege they developed blocked tear ducts following their treatment with Docetaxel.
In 2016, the federal cases were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. In 2022, the eye injury cases were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Zantac
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer in various federal and state courts alleging that plaintiffs developed various types of cancer, or face an increased risk of developing cancer, purportedly as a result of the ingestion of Zantac. The significant majority of these cases also name other defendants that have historically manufactured and/or sold Zantac. Pfizer has not sold Zantac since 2006, and only sold an OTC version of the product. In 2006, Pfizer sold the consumer business that included its Zantac OTC rights to Johnson & Johnson and transferred the assets and liabilities related to Zantac OTC to Johnson & Johnson in connection with the sale. Plaintiffs in these cases seek compensatory and punitive damages.
In February 2020, the federal actions were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (the Federal MDL Court). Plaintiffs in the MDL filed against Pfizer and many other defendants a master personal injury complaint, a consolidated consumer class action complaint alleging, among other things, claims under consumer protection statutes of all 50 states, and a medical monitoring complaint seeking to certify medical monitoring classes under the laws of 13 states. In December 2022,
the Federal MDL Court granted defendants’ Daubert motions to exclude plaintiffs’ expert testimony and motion for summary judgment on general causation, which has resulted in the dismissal of all complaints in the litigation. Plaintiffs have appealed the Federal MDL Court’s rulings.
In addition, (i) Pfizer has received service of Canadian class action complaints naming Pfizer and other defendants, and seeking compensatory and punitive damages for personal injury and economic loss, allegedly arising from the defendants’ sale of Zantac in Canada; and (ii) the State of New Mexico and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore separately filed civil actions against Pfizer and many other defendants in state courts, alleging various state statutory and common law claims in connection with the defendants’ alleged sale of Zantac in those jurisdictions. In April 2021, a Judicial Council Coordinated Proceeding was created in the Superior Court of California in Alameda County to coordinate personal injury actions against Pfizer and other defendants filed in California state court. Coordinated proceedings have also been created in other state courts. The large majority of the state court cases have been filed in the Superior Court of Delaware in New Castle County.
Many of these Zantac-related cases have been outstanding for a number of years and could take many more years to resolve. From time to time, Pfizer has explored and will continue to explore opportunistic settlements of these matters. As of January 2025, Pfizer had settled, or entered into definitive agreements or agreements-in-principle to settle, subject to certain conditions, a substantial majority of the cases filed in state courts in which the plaintiff alleges use of a Pfizer product. The remaining unresolved state court cases continue in various state courts.
Chantix
Beginning in August 2021, a number of putative class actions have been filed against Pfizer in various U.S. federal courts following Pfizer’s voluntary recall of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline. Plaintiffs assert that they suffered economic harm purportedly as a result of purchasing Chantix or generic varenicline medicines sold by Pfizer. Plaintiffs seek to represent nationwide and state-specific classes and seek various remedies, including damages and medical monitoring. In December 2022, the federal actions were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Similar putative class actions have been filed in Canada and Israel, where the product brand is Champix. The class action in Israel has been dismissed.
Depo-Provera
A number of lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer and certain subsidiaries in various federal and state courts alleging that plaintiffs who used the injectable version of Depo-Provera (active ingredient medroxyprogesterone acetate, or MPA) for contraception developed meningioma. The cases also name other defendants, including the manufacturers of generic versions of injectable MPA for contraception. Plaintiffs assert claims against Pfizer relating to both Depo-Provera and generic MPA products, and seek compensatory and punitive damages. In February 2025, the federal cases were transferred for coordinated pre-trial proceedings to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
A3. Legal Proceedings––Commercial and Other Matters
Monsanto-Related Matters
In 1997, Monsanto Company (Former Monsanto) contributed certain chemical manufacturing operations and facilities to a newly formed corporation, Solutia Inc. (Solutia), and spun off the shares of Solutia. In 2000, Former Monsanto merged with Pharmacia & Upjohn Company to form Pharmacia. Pharmacia then transferred its agricultural operations to a newly created subsidiary, named Monsanto Company (New Monsanto), which it spun off in a two-stage process that was completed in 2002. Pharmacia was acquired by Pfizer in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer.
In connection with its spin-off that was completed in 2002, New Monsanto assumed, and agreed to indemnify Pharmacia for, any liabilities related to Pharmacia’s former agricultural business. New Monsanto has defended and/or is defending Pharmacia in connection with various claims and litigation arising out of, or related to, the agricultural business, and has been indemnifying Pharmacia when liability has been imposed or settlement has been reached regarding such claims and litigation.
In connection with its spin-off in 1997, Solutia assumed, and agreed to indemnify Pharmacia for, liabilities related to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses. As the result of its reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Solutia’s indemnification obligations relating to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses are primarily limited to sites that Solutia has owned or operated. In addition, in connection with its spin-off that was completed in 2002, New Monsanto assumed, and agreed to indemnify Pharmacia for, any liabilities primarily related to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses, including, but not limited to, any such liabilities that Solutia assumed. Solutia’s and New Monsanto’s assumption of, and agreement to indemnify Pharmacia for, these liabilities apply to pending actions and any future actions related to Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses in which Pharmacia is named as a defendant, including, without limitation, actions asserting environmental claims, including alleged exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls. Solutia and/or New Monsanto are defending Pharmacia in connection with various claims and litigation arising out of, or related to, Former Monsanto’s chemical businesses, and have been indemnifying Pharmacia when liability has been imposed or settlement has been reached regarding such claims and litigation. In 2018, Bayer AG acquired Monsanto Company (New Monsanto), which is now a subsidiary of Bayer AG. Since the acquisition, New Monsanto has continued to defend and indemnify Pharmacia for these liabilities.
Environmental Matters
In 2009, as part of our acquisition of Wyeth, we assumed responsibility for environmental remediation at the Wyeth Holdings LLC (formerly known as Wyeth Holdings Corporation and American Cyanamid Company) discontinued industrial chemical facility in Bound Brook, New Jersey. Since that time, we have executed or have become a party to a number of administrative settlement agreements, orders on consent, and/or judicial consent decrees, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and/or federal and state natural resource trustees to perform remedial design, removal and remedial actions, and related environmental remediation activities, and to resolve alleged damages to natural resources, at the Bound Brook facility. We have accrued for the currently estimated costs of these activities.
We are also party to a number of other proceedings brought under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and other state, local or foreign laws in which the primary relief sought is the cost of past and/or future remediation.
Contracts with Iraqi Ministry of Health
In 2017, a number of U.S. service members, civilians, and their families brought a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against a number of pharmaceutical and medical devices companies, including Pfizer and certain of its subsidiaries, alleging that the defendants violated the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act. The complaint alleges that the defendants provided funding for terrorist organizations through their sales practices pursuant to pharmaceutical and medical device contracts with the Iraqi Ministry of Health and seeks monetary relief. In July 2020, the District Court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss and dismissed all of plaintiffs’ claims. In January 2022, the Court of Appeals reversed the District Court’s decision. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order granting certiorari, vacating the Court of Appeals’ decision, and remanding the case to the Court of Appeals.
Allergan Complaint for Indemnity
In 2019, Pfizer was named as a defendant in a complaint, along with King, filed by Allergan Finance LLC (Allergan) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, asserting claims for indemnity related to Kadian, which was owned for a short period by King in 2008, prior to Pfizer’s acquisition of King in 2010. This suit was voluntarily discontinued without prejudice in January 2021.
Breach of Contract – Comirnaty
In 2023, Pfizer and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH initiated separate formal proceedings against the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Romania and Hungary in Belgium’s Court of First Instance of Brussels. Pfizer and BioNTech are seeking an order from the Court holding those countries to their commitments for COVID-19 vaccine orders, which were placed as part of their contracts signed in 2021.
A4. Legal Proceedings––Government Investigations
Like other multi-national pharmaceutical companies, we are subject to extensive regulation by government agencies in the U.S., other developed markets and multiple emerging markets in which we operate. Criminal charges, substantial fines and/or civil penalties, limitations on our ability to conduct business in applicable jurisdictions, corporate integrity or deferred prosecution agreements, as well as reputational harm and increased public interest in the matter could result from government investigations in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we do business. These matters often involve government requests for information on a voluntary basis or through subpoenas after which the government may seek additional information through follow-up requests or additional subpoenas. In addition, in a qui tam lawsuit in which the government declines to intervene, the relator may still pursue a suit for the recovery of civil damages and penalties on behalf of the government. Among the investigations by government agencies are the matters discussed below.
Greenstone Antitrust Litigation
In 2019 and 2020, Attorneys General of more than 50 states and territories filed two complaints in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut against a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Greenstone—a former Pfizer subsidiary that sold generic drugs. As to Greenstone and Pfizer, the complaints allege anticompetitive conduct in violation of federal and state antitrust laws and state consumer protection laws. The State Attorney General complaints were initially transferred to an MDL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for coordinated pre-trial proceedings but were transferred back to the District of Connecticut in April 2024. The Greenstone antitrust litigation also includes civil complaints filed in federal and state court by private and governmental plaintiffs against Pfizer, Greenstone, and a number of other defendants. These related civil lawsuits assert allegations that generally overlap with those asserted by the State Attorneys General. All of the related federal lawsuits are part of the MDL pending in Pennsylvania.
Subpoena relating to Tris Pharma/Quillivant XR
In October 2018, we received a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) seeking records relating to our relationship with another drug manufacturer and its production and manufacturing of drugs including, but not limited to, Quillivant XR. We have produced records in response to this request.
Government Inquiries relating to Meridian Medical Technologies
In February 2019, we received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the SDNY. The CID seeks records and information related to alleged quality issues involving the manufacture of auto-injectors at Pfizer’s former Meridian site. In August 2019, we received a HIPAA subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch, seeking similar records and information. We have produced records in response to these and subsequent requests.
U.S. Department of Justice Inquiries relating to India Operations
In March 2020, we received an informal request from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch seeking documents relating to our manufacturing operations in India, including at our former facility located at Irrungattukottai in India. In April 2020, we received a similar request from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the SDNY regarding a civil investigation concerning operations at our facilities in India. We have produced records pursuant to these requests.
Zantac––State of New Mexico and Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Civil Actions
See Legal Proceedings––Product Litigation––Zantac above for information regarding civil actions separately filed by the State of New Mexico and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore alleging various state statutory and common law claims in connection with the defendants’ alleged sale of Zantac in those jurisdictions.
Government Inquiries relating to Biohaven
In June 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation Branch and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York issued a CID to Biohaven. The CID seeks records and information related to, among other things, Biohaven’s engagements with healthcare professionals and co-pay coupons cards prior to Pfizer’s acquisition of Biohaven. In March 2023, the California Department of Insurance issued a subpoena seeking records similar to those requested by the CID. Biohaven is a wholly-owned subsidiary that we acquired in October 2022. We have produced records in response to these requests. In January 2025, Biohaven entered into civil settlement agreements with the U.S., numerous states, and the California Department of Insurance to resolve these matters. Pursuant to these settlement agreements, $59.7 million, plus interest, was paid to the U.S. and participating states, and $3.3 million was paid to the California Department of Insurance. The settlement agreements relate to alleged conduct at Biohaven before Pfizer’s acquisition of the company and do not include an admission of liability by Biohaven.
Government Inquiries relating to Xeljanz
In April 2023, we received a HIPAA subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia, in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation Branch, seeking records and information related to programs Pfizer sponsored in retail pharmacies relating to Xeljanz. We have produced records pursuant to this request.
B. Guarantees and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business and in connection with the sale of assets and businesses and other transactions, we often indemnify our counterparties against certain liabilities that may arise in connection with the transaction or that are related to events and activities prior to or following a transaction. If the indemnified party were to make a successful claim pursuant to the terms of the indemnification, we may be required to reimburse the loss. These indemnifications are generally subject to various restrictions and limitations. Historically, we have not paid significant amounts under these provisions and, as of December 31, 2024, the estimated fair value of these indemnification obligations is not material to Pfizer.
In addition, in connection with our entry into certain agreements and other transactions, our counterparties may be obligated to indemnify us. For example, our global agreement with BioNTech to co-develop a mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine program aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection includes certain indemnity provisions pursuant to which each of BioNTech and Pfizer has agreed to indemnify the other for certain liabilities that may arise in connection with certain third-party claims relating to Comirnaty.
See Note 7D for information on Pfizer Inc.’s guarantee of the debt issued by PIE in May 2023. We have also guaranteed the long-term debt of certain subsidiaries of Pfizer and certain companies that we acquired and that now are subsidiaries of Pfizer. See Note 7D.
C. Certain Commitments
As of December 31, 2024, we had commitments totaling $4.1 billion that are legally binding and enforceable. These commitments include purchase obligations for goods and services and payments relating to potential milestone payments deemed reasonably likely to occur.
See Note 5A for information on the TCJA repatriation tax liability.
D. Contingent Consideration for Acquisitions
We may be required to make payments to sellers for certain prior business combinations that are contingent upon future events or outcomes. See Note 1D. The estimated fair value of contingent consideration as of December 31, 2024 is $517 million, of which $39 million is recorded in Other current liabilities and $477 million in Other noncurrent liabilities, and as of December 31, 2023 was $692 million, of which $179 million was recorded in Other current liabilities and $512 million in Other noncurrent liabilities. The decrease in the contingent consideration balance from December 31, 2023 is primarily due to payments made upon the achievement of certain sales-based milestones.
E. Insurance
Our insurance coverage reflects market conditions (including cost and availability) existing at the time it is written, and our decision to obtain insurance coverage or to self-insure varies accordingly. Depending upon the cost and availability of insurance and the nature of the risk involved, the amount of self-insurance may be significant. The cost and availability of coverage have resulted in self-insuring certain exposures, including product liability. If we incur substantial liabilities that are not covered by insurance or substantially exceed insurance coverage and that are in excess of existing accruals, there could be a material adverse effect on our cash flows or results of operations in the period in which the amounts are paid and/or accrued.
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Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information
A. Segment Information
We manage our commercial operations through three operating segments, each led by a single manager: Biopharma, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite. Biopharma is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of biopharmaceutical products worldwide. PC1 is our contract development and manufacturing organization and a leading supplier of specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients. Pfizer Ignite is an offering that provides strategic guidance and end-to-end R&D services to select innovative biotech companies that align with Pfizer’s R&D focus areas. Prior to June 2024, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite were managed together by a single manager as part of the former Business Innovation operating segment. Biopharma is the only reportable segment. Pfizer’s CODM is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM uses the revenues and earnings of the operating segments, among other factors, for performance evaluation and resource allocation. The CODM uses segment revenues and earnings in the annual budgeting process when setting strategic goals for the company and considers periodic budget-to-actual variances in segment revenues and earnings when assessing performance of the segments and making decisions about allocating resources to the operating segments. By analyzing segment financial results, the CODM can discern trends, which can inform decisions that align with the company’s goals and objectives, and help ensure risks are managed appropriately. We regularly review our operating segments and the approach used by management to evaluate performance and allocate resources.
Our commercial divisions market, sell and distribute our products, and global operating functions are responsible for the research, development, manufacturing and supply of our products. Each operating segment is supported by our global corporate enabling functions. At the beginning of 2024, we made changes in our commercial organization to incorporate Seagen and improve focus, speed and execution. The commercial structure within our Biopharma reportable segment in 2024 was comprised of the Pfizer Oncology Division, the Pfizer U.S. Commercial Division, and the Pfizer International Commercial Division:
Pfizer Oncology Division combined the U.S. Oncology commercial organizations, global Oncology marketing organizations and global and U.S. Oncology medical affairs from both Pfizer and Seagen.
Pfizer U.S. Commercial Division included the U.S. Primary Care and U.S. Specialty Care customer groups, the Chief Marketing Office, the Global Chief Medical Affairs Office and Global Access & Value.
Pfizer International Commercial Division included the ex-U.S. commercial and medical affairs organizations covering Pfizer’s entire product portfolio in all international markets.
Beginning January 1, 2024, Biopharma’s earnings include costs related to manufacturing and supply, sales and marketing activities, R&D, and medical and safety activities that are associated with products in our Biopharma segment. Prior to 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations in 2024 were presented as part of Other business activities. We have reclassified our prior period segment information to conform to the current period presentation.
ORD was responsible in 2024 for discovery to late-phase clinical development for oncology research projects for our global portfolio along with facilitating regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies for these projects. R&D spending may include upfront and milestone payments for intellectual property rights for oncology projects.
PRD was responsible in 2024 for discovery to late-phase clinical development research projects for all therapeutic areas other than oncology for our global portfolio, along with facilitating regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies for these projects. R&D spending may include upfront and milestone payments for intellectual property rights related to non-oncology projects. PRD also had responsibility for certain science-based and other services organizations, which provide end-to-end technical expertise and other services to both ORD and PRD projects, as well as the Worldwide Medical and Safety group, which helps ensure that Pfizer provides all stakeholders––including patients, healthcare providers, pharmacists, payors and health authorities––with complete and up-to-date information on the risks and benefits associated with Pfizer products so that they can make appropriate decisions on how and when to use Pfizer’s medicines.
Other Business Activities––Other business activities include the operating results of PC1 and Pfizer Ignite as well as certain pre-tax costs not allocated to our operating segment results, such as costs associated with:
corporate enabling functions (such as digital, global real estate operations, legal, finance, human resources, worldwide public affairs, compliance and worldwide procurement, among others) and other corporate costs, including, but not limited to, all strategy, business development and portfolio management capabilities and certain compensation, as well as interest income and expense, and gains and losses on investments; and
our share of earnings from Haleon/the Consumer Healthcare JV (see Note 2C).
Reconciling Items––Reconciling items include the following items, transactions and events that are not allocated to our operating segments: (i) all amortization of intangible assets; (ii) acquisition-related items, where we incur costs for executing the transaction, integrating the acquired operations and restructuring the combined company, and which may also include purchase accounting impacts, such as the incremental charge to cost of sales from the sale of acquired inventory that was written up to fair value, depreciation related to the increase/decrease in fair value of acquired fixed assets, amortization related to the increase in fair value of acquired debt, and the fair value changes for contingent consideration; and (iii) certain significant items, representing substantive and/or unusual, and in some cases recurring, items that are evaluated on an individual basis by management and that, either as a result of their nature or size, would not be expected to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis. Such certain significant items can include, but are not limited to, pension and postretirement actuarial remeasurement gains and losses, non-acquisition-related restructuring costs, net gains and losses on investments in equity securities, as well as costs incurred for legal settlements, asset impairments and disposals of assets or businesses, including, as applicable, any associated transition activities.
Segment Assets––We manage our assets on a total company basis, not by operating segment, as our operating assets are shared or commingled. Therefore, our CODM does not regularly review any asset information by operating segment and, accordingly, we do not report asset information by operating segment. Total assets were $213 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $227 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Selected Statement of Operations Information
The following table provides selected information by reportable segment:
 
Total Revenues
Earnings(a)
Depreciation and Amortization(b)
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)
20242023 2022 20242023 202220242023 2022
Reportable Segment:
Biopharma(c)
$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 $28,139 $15,923 $47,939 $1,360 $1,213 $1,107 
Other business activities(d)
1,228 1,316 1,349 (7,382)(4,342)(5,162)340 323 332 
Reconciling Items:
Amortization of intangible assets(5,286)(4,733)(3,609)5,286 4,733 3,609 
Acquisition-related items(1,938)(1,874)(832)12 (11)(20)
Certain significant items(e)
(5,510)(3,917)(3,608)14 32 36 
$63,627 $59,553 $101,175 $8,023 $1,058 $34,729 $7,013 $6,290 $5,064 
(a)Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
(b)Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation is allocated based on estimates of physical production. As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, we have reclassified $331 million and $294 million of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
(c)Biopharma’s revenues and earnings in 2024 reflect a non-cash favorable product return adjustment of $771 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024 and in 2023 reflected a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion (see Note 17C). In 2023, Biopharma earnings included approximately $6.2 billion of inventory write-offs and related charges to Cost of sales mainly due to lower-than-expected demand for our COVID-19 products. In 2022, Biopharma earnings included COVID-19-related charges of approximately $1.7 billion to Cost of sales, composed of (i) inventory write-offs of approximately $1.2 billion related to COVID-19
products that exceeded or were expected to exceed their approved shelf-lives prior to being used and (ii) charges of approximately $0.5 billion, primarily related to excess raw materials for Paxlovid. Biopharma’s earnings also include dividend income from our investment in ViiV of $272 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023 and $314 million in 2022.
(d)Other business activities include revenues and costs associated with PC1 and Pfizer Ignite as well as costs that we do not allocate to our operating segments, per above.
(e)Certain significant items are substantive and/or unusual, and in some cases recurring, items (as noted above). Earnings in 2024 include, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion (primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), (iii) actuarial valuation and other postretirement plan losses of $579 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (iv) charges for certain legal matters of $567 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and (v) a charge in Other (income)/deductions––net of $420 million related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program, partially offset by (vi) net gains on equity securities of $1.0 billion and (vii) net gains of $825 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, which are comprised of (a) total gains on the sales of $945 million less (b) $120 million in the fourth quarter (included in Other business activities) representing our pro-rata share of Haleon’s third quarter 2024 adjusted income recorded on a one quarter lag and implicitly included in the gain on the sale of those shares. Earnings in 2023 included, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net and (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion ($290 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), partially offset by (iii) net gains on equity securities of $1.6 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. Earnings in 2022 included, among other items: (i) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $1.4 billion ($562 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs) and (ii) net losses on equity securities of $1.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Notes 3 and 4.
The following provides Biopharma reportable segment information regularly provided to the CODM:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Biopharma reportable segment:
Biopharma total revenues$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 
Less:
Cost of sales14,997 22,666 32,859 
Selling, informational and administrative expenses10,040 10,235 9,207 
Research and development expenses9,532 9,763 10,324 
Acquired in-process research and development expenses108 194 181 
Other (income)/deductions––net
(416)(543)(685)
Biopharma earnings$28,139 $15,923 $47,939 
Revenues - Comirnaty
$5,353 $11,220 $37,809 
Revenues - Paxlovid
$5,716 $1,279 $18,933 
Revenues - excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid
$51,331 $45,738 $43,084 
Geographic Information
The following summarizes revenues by geographic area:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States$38,691 $28,145 $43,317 
International:
Developed Markets
16,057 20,910 40,534 
Emerging Markets8,879 10,498 17,324 
Total revenues$63,627 $59,553 $101,175 
Revenues exceeded $500 million in each of 11, 14 and 24 countries outside the U.S. in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The U.S. is the only country to contribute more than 10% of total revenue in 2024, 2023 and 2022. As a percentage of Total revenues, China was our largest market outside the U.S. (representing 4% of total revenues) in 2024, and Japan was our largest market outside the U.S. in 2023 and 2022 (representing 6% and 8% of total revenues, respectively).
Other Revenue Information
Significant Customers
We and our collaboration partner, BioNTech, have entered into agreements to supply pre-specified doses of Comirnaty with multiple developed and emerging nations around the world and are continuing to deliver doses of Comirnaty under such agreements. This includes supply agreements entered into in November 2020 and February and May 2021 with the EC for Comirnaty on behalf of the different EU member states and certain other countries. Each EU member state submits its own Comirnaty vaccine order to us and is responsible for payment pursuant to terms of the supply agreements negotiated by the EC. In May 2023, we and BioNTech amended our contract with the EC to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the EU. The amended agreement includes rephasing of delivery of doses annually through 2026 and an aggregate volume reduction, providing additional flexibility for those EU member states who agreed to the amended agreement. The EC will maintain access to future adapted COVID-19 vaccines and the ability to donate doses, in alignment with the original agreement.
In 2022 and 2023, we had entered into agreements to supply pre-specified treatment courses of Paxlovid with government and government sponsored customers in multiple developed and emerging nations around the world, which represented most Paxlovid revenues in 2022 and 2023, while commercialization began in some markets in 2023. In October 2023, we announced an amended agreement with the U.S. government, which facilitated the transition of Paxlovid to traditional commercial markets in the U.S. starting in November 2023, with prices negotiated with commercial payors and a copay assistance program for eligible privately insured patients, as the U.S. government began to discontinue the distribution of EUA-labeled Paxlovid. We ensured commercial readiness by providing NDA-labeled commercial supply by the end of 2023. However, EUA-labeled Paxlovid remained available free-of-charge to all eligible patients until the end of 2023, and therefore, there was only minimal uptake of NDA-labeled commercial product before January 1, 2024. In connection with this agreement, we recorded a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory. In the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a non-cash favorable final adjustment of $771 million to reflect 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned through February 29, 2024, which were converted to a volume-based credit that supports continued access to Paxlovid through a U.S. government patient assistance program operated by Pfizer. In the third quarter of 2024, in connection with this amended agreement, we also supplied at no cost to the U.S. government or taxpayers a U.S. SNS of 1.0 million treatment courses to enable future pandemic preparedness through 2028, and recorded revenue of $442 million. While we are recognizing revenue as these treatment courses are delivered, there is no cash consideration for these treatment courses.
The following summarizes revenue, as a percentage of Total revenues, for our three largest U.S. wholesaler customers and the U.S. government, which was concentrated in our Biopharma operating segment:
 Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
McKesson, Inc.
23 %16 %%
Cencora, Inc.
17 %12 %%
Cardinal Health, Inc.14 %10 %%
U.S. government(a)
6 %— 23 %
(a) The decrease in revenues from the U.S. government as a percentage of Total revenues for 2024 and 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to the transition of Comirnaty and Paxlovid to commercial market sales in the second half of 2023 as well as the revenue reversal for Paxlovid in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Collectively, our three largest U.S. wholesaler customers represented 34% and 42% of total trade accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Accounts receivable from the U.S. government as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Significant Revenues by Product
The following provides detailed revenue information for several of our major products:
(MILLIONS)Year Ended December 31,
PRODUCTPRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS202420232022
TOTAL REVENUES$63,627 $59,553 $101,175 
GLOBAL BIOPHARMACEUTICALS BUSINESS (BIOPHARMA)
$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 
Primary Care$30,135 $30,799 $73,181 
Eliquis(a)
Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism7,366 6,747 6,480 
Prevnar family
Active immunization to prevent pneumonia, invasive disease and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
6,411 6,501 6,342 
Paxlovid(b)
COVID-19 in certain high-risk patients
5,716 1,279 18,933 
Comirnaty
Active immunization to prevent COVID-19
5,353 11,220 37,809 
Nurtec ODT/VyduraAcute treatment of migraine and prevention of episodic migraine1,263 928 213 
Abrysvo
Active immunization to prevent RSV infection
755 890 — 
Premarin family
Symptoms of menopause380 397 455 
BMP2
Bone graft for spinal fusion
352 338 277 
FSME-IMMUN/TicoVacActive immunization to prevent tick-borne encephalitis disease280 268 200 
All other Primary CareVarious2,259 2,233 2,473 
Specialty Care$16,652 $14,988 $13,851 
Vyndaqel familyATTR-CM and polyneuropathy5,451 3,321 2,447 
Xeljanz
RA, PsA, UC, active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis1,168 1,703 1,796 
Enbrel (Outside the U.S. and Canada)
RA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, PsA, plaque psoriasis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis
690 830 1,003 
Sulperazon
Bacterial infections637 757 786 
ZaviceftaBacterial infections586 511 412 
Octagam(c)
Primary humoral immunodeficiency, chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, and dermatomyositis in adults
509 245 186 
Inflectra
Crohn’s disease, pediatric Crohn’s disease, UC, pediatric UC, RA in combination with methotrexate, ankylosing spondylitis, PsA and plaque psoriasis
509 490 532 
ZithromaxBacterial infections480 406 331 
(MILLIONS)Year Ended December 31,
PRODUCTPRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS202420232022
Genotropin
Replacement of human growth hormone470 539 360 
BeneFIXHemophilia B381 424 425 
Cibinqo
Atopic dermatitis
215 128 27 
Oxbryta(d)
Sickle cell disease201 328 73 
All other Hospital(e)
Various
4,448 4,514 4,730 
All other Specialty CareVarious907 792 743 
Oncology$15,612 $12,450 $12,794 
IbranceHR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer4,367 4,753 5,120 
Xtandi(f)
mCRPC, nmCRPC, mCSPC, nmCSPC
2,039 1,659 1,650 
Padcev
Locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer
1,588 53 — 
Adcetris
Hodgkin lymphoma and certain T-cell lymphomas
1,089 56 — 
Oncology biosimilars(g)
Various
1,037 1,407 1,753 
Inlyta
Advanced RCC978 1,036 1,003 
Lorbrena
ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC
731 539 343 
Bosulif
Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myelogenous leukemia645 645 575 
Braftovi/Mektovi
Metastatic melanoma in patients with a BRAFV600E/K mutation and for metastatic NSCLC in patients with a BRAFV600E mutation; and, for Braftovi for the treatment of BRAFV600E-mutant mCRC, in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab)(h) (after prior therapy) or cetuximab and mFOLFOX6
607 477 456 
Tukysa
Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer; RAS wild-type, HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer480 18 — 
Elrexfio
Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
133 10 — 
Tivdak
Recurrent or mCC
131 — 
Talzenna
In combination with Xtandi (enzalutamide) for adult patients with HRR gene-mutated mCRPC; treatment of BRCA gene-mutated, HER2-negative, inoperable or recurrent breast cancer
117 64 48 
All other OncologyVarious1,670 1,729 1,846 
PFIZER CENTREONE(i)
$1,146 $1,272 $1,342 
PFIZER IGNITE
$82 $44 $
BIOPHARMA
$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 
PFIZER U.S. COMMERCIAL DIVISION (U.S. Primary Care and U.S. Specialty Care)
26,765 19,299 34,337 
PFIZER ONCOLOGY DIVISION
11,567 8,450 8,583 
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DIVISION
24,068 30,488 56,905 
Total Alliance revenues included above$8,388 $7,582 $8,537 
Total Royalty revenues included above
$1,423 $1,058 $845 
(a)Reflects Alliance revenues and product revenues.
(b)2024 includes (i) a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter to the estimated non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned by the U.S. government through February 29, 2024 versus the estimated 6.5 million treatment courses that were expected to be returned as of December 31, 2023, and (ii) $442 million of revenue recorded in the third quarter in connection with the creation of the U.S. SNS. 2023 includes a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory.
(c)2024 includes $129 million related to a one-time sales true-up settlement agreement with our commercialization partner.
(d)In September 2024, we announced our voluntary withdrawal of all lots of Oxbryta for the treatment of sickle cell disease in all markets where it is approved, as well as the discontinuation of expanded access programs worldwide, based on the totality of clinical data that indicated at that time the overall benefit of Oxbryta no longer outweighs the risk in the approved sickle cell patient population. The data suggest an imbalance in vaso-occlusive crises and fatal events, which requires further assessment that remains ongoing.
(e)Includes, among other Hospital products, amounts previously presented as All other Anti-infectives and Ig Portfolio.
(f)Primarily reflects Alliance revenues and royalty revenues.
(g)Biosimilars are highly similar versions of approved and authorized biological medicines. Oncology biosimilars primarily include Retacrit, Ruxience, Zirabev, Trazimera and Nivestym.
(h)Erbitux is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC.
(i)PC1 includes revenues from our contract manufacturing and our active pharmaceutical ingredient sales operation, as well as revenues related to our manufacturing and supply agreements with legacy Pfizer businesses/partnerships.
Remaining Performance Obligations––Contracted revenue expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for firm orders in long-term contracts to supply Comirnaty and Paxlovid to our customers totaled approximately $4 billion and $1 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2024, which includes amounts received in advance and deferred, as well as amounts that will be invoiced as we deliver these products to our customers in future periods. Of these amounts, current contract terms provide for expected delivery of product with contracted revenue from 2025 through 2028, the timing of which may be renegotiated. Remaining performance obligations are based on foreign exchange rates as of the end of our fiscal fourth quarter of 2024 and exclude arrangements with an original expected contract duration of less than one year. Remaining performance obligations associated with contracts for other products and services were not significant as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
Deferred Revenues–– Our deferred revenues primarily relate to advance payments received or receivable from various government or government sponsored customers for supply of Paxlovid and Comirnaty. The deferred revenues related to Paxlovid and Comirnaty totaled $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2024, with $1.4 billion and $785 million recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively. The deferred revenues related to Paxlovid and Comirnaty totaled $5.1 billion as of December 31, 2023, with $2.6 billion and $2.5 billion recorded in current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities, respectively. The decrease in Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues during full-year 2024 was primarily driven by amounts recognized in Product revenues as we delivered the products to our customers (including $442 million associated with the U.S. SNS for Paxlovid) as well as the aforementioned $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2024 for Paxlovid, partially offset by additional advance payments received in 2024 as we entered into amended contracts. During 2024, we recognized revenue of approximately $2.9 billion that was included in the balance of Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues as of December 31, 2023. The Paxlovid and Comirnaty deferred revenues as of December 31, 2024 will be recognized in Product revenues proportionately as we transfer control of the products to our customers and satisfy our performance obligations under the contracts, with the amounts included in current liabilities expected to be recognized in Product revenues within the next 12 months, and the amounts included in noncurrent liabilities expected to be recognized in Product revenues from December 2025 (which falls in our international first quarter of 2026) through 2028. Deferred revenues associated with contracts for other products were not significant as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
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Dec. 31, 2024
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12 Months Ended
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
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Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Managing cybersecurity risk is a crucial part of our overall strategy for safely operating our business. We incorporate cybersecurity practices into our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Management is responsible for assessing and managing risk, including through the ERM program, subject to oversight by our BOD. Our cybersecurity policies and practices are aligned with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) industry standards.
Consistent with our overall ERM program and practices, our cybersecurity program includes:
Vigilance: We maintain a global cybersecurity operation that endeavors to detect, prevent, contain, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents in a prompt and effective manner with the goal of minimizing business disruptions.
External Collaboration: We collaborate with public and private entities, including intelligence and law enforcement agencies, industry groups and third-party service providers to identify, assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Systems Safeguards: We deploy technical safeguards that are designed to protect our information systems, products, operations and sensitive information from cybersecurity threats. These include firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, disaster recovery capabilities, malware and ransomware prevention, access controls and data protection. We continuously conduct vulnerability assessments to identify new risks and periodically test the efficacy of our safeguards through both internal and external penetration tests.
Education: We provide periodic training for all personnel regarding cybersecurity threats, with such training appropriate to the roles, responsibilities and access of the relevant Company personnel. Our policies require all workers to report any real or suspected cybersecurity events.
Supplier Ecosystem Management: We extend our cybersecurity management control expectations to our supply chain ecosystem, as appropriate. This includes identifying cybersecurity risks presented by third parties.
Incident Response Planning: We have established, and maintain and periodically test, incident response plans that direct our response to cybersecurity events and incidents. Such plans include the protocol by which certain significant or potentially material incidents would be communicated to executive management, our BOD, external regulators and shareholders, as appropriate.
Enterprise-Wide Coordination: We engage relevant stakeholders from across the Company to identify emerging risks and respond to cybersecurity threats. This cross-functional approach includes personnel from our R&D, manufacturing, commercial, technology, legal, compliance, internal audit and other business functions.
Governance: Our BOD’s oversight of cybersecurity risk management is led by the Audit Committee, which oversees our ERM program. Cybersecurity threats, risks and mitigation are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee and such reviews include both internal and independent assessment of risks, controls and effectiveness.
Our risk assessment efforts have indicated that we are a target for theft of intellectual property, financial resources, personal information, and trade secrets from a wide range of actors including nation states, organized crime, malicious insiders and activists. The impacts of attacks, abuse and misuse of Pfizer’s systems and information could include, without limitation, loss of assets, operational disruption and damage to Pfizer’s reputation.
A key element of managing cybersecurity risk is the ongoing assessment and testing of our processes and practices through auditing, assessments, drills and other exercises focused on evaluating the sufficiency and effectiveness of our risk mitigation. We regularly engage third parties to perform assessments of our cybersecurity measures, including information security maturity assessments and independent reviews of our information security control environment and operating effectiveness. Certain results of such assessments and reviews are reported by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to certain senior leaders, the Audit Committee and the BOD, as appropriate, and we make adjustments to our cybersecurity processes and practices as necessary based on the information provided by the third-party assessments and reviews.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Managing cybersecurity risk is a crucial part of our overall strategy for safely operating our business. We incorporate cybersecurity practices into our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Management is responsible for assessing and managing risk, including through the ERM program, subject to oversight by our BOD. Our cybersecurity policies and practices are aligned with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) industry standards.
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Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] Governance: Our BOD’s oversight of cybersecurity risk management is led by the Audit Committee, which oversees our ERM program. Cybersecurity threats, risks and mitigation are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee and such reviews include both internal and independent assessment of risks, controls and effectiveness.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Audit Committee oversees cybersecurity risk management, including the policies, processes and practices that management implements to prevent, detect and address risks from cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Audit Committee receives periodic briefings on, and discusses with our CISO, cybersecurity risks and risk management practices, including, for example, recent developments in the external cybersecurity threat landscape, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, technological trends and considerations arising from our supplier ecosystem. The Audit Committee may also promptly receive information regarding certain significant or potentially material cybersecurity incidents that may occur, including any ongoing updates regarding the same.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Our CISO is a member of our management team who is principally responsible for overseeing our cybersecurity risk management program, in partnership with other business leaders across the Company. We believe our CISO and the information security organization have the appropriate expertise, background and depth of experience relating to monitoring the prevention, mitigation, detection and remediation of cybersecurity incidents to manage risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The CISO works in coordination with other members of the management team, including, among others, the Chief Digital Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Legal Officer and their designees.
Our CISO, along with leaders from our privacy and corporate compliance functions, collaborate to implement a program designed to manage our exposure to cybersecurity risks and to promptly respond to cybersecurity incidents. Prompt response to incidents is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams in accordance with our incident response plan. Through ongoing communications with these teams during incidents, the CISO monitors the triage, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, and reports such incidents to executive management, the Audit Committee and other Pfizer colleagues in accordance with our cybersecurity policies and procedures, as is appropriate.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO is a member of our management team who is principally responsible for overseeing our cybersecurity risk management program, in partnership with other business leaders across the Company.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] We believe our CISO and the information security organization have the appropriate expertise, background and depth of experience relating to monitoring the prevention, mitigation, detection and remediation of cybersecurity incidents to manage risks arising from cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The CISO works in coordination with other members of the management team, including, among others, the Chief Digital Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Legal Officer and their designees.
Our CISO, along with leaders from our privacy and corporate compliance functions, collaborate to implement a program designed to manage our exposure to cybersecurity risks and to promptly respond to cybersecurity incidents. Prompt response to incidents is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams in accordance with our incident response plan. Through ongoing communications with these teams during incidents, the CISO monitors the triage, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, and reports such incidents to executive management, the Audit Committee and other Pfizer colleagues in accordance with our cybersecurity policies and procedures, as is appropriate.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our parent company and all subsidiaries and are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Consolidation The decision of whether or not to consolidate an entity for financial reporting purposes requires consideration of majority voting interests, as well as effective economic or other control over the entity. Typically, we do not seek control by means other than voting interests. For subsidiaries operating outside the U.S., the financial information is included as of and for the year ended November 30 for each year presented. Pfizer's fiscal year-end for U.S. subsidiaries is as of and for the year ended December 31 for each year presented. All significant transactions among our subsidiaries have been eliminated.
Segment Reporting We manage our commercial operations through three operating segments, each led by a single manager: Biopharma, PC1 and Pfizer Ignite. Biopharma is the only reportable segment.
Reclassification Adjustments
We have made certain reclassification adjustments to conform prior-period amounts to the current presentation for:
in the first quarter of 2024, we reclassified royalty income (substantially all of which is related to Biopharma) from Other (income)/deductions––net and began presenting Royalty revenues as a separate line item within Total revenues in our consolidated statements of operations, and reclassified the associated royalty receivables from Other current assets to Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts in our consolidated balance sheet; and
segment reporting and geographic information in connection with the commercial reorganization that went into effect on January 1, 2024 (see Notes 9 and 17).
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and associated notes may not add due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.
New Accounting Standard Adopted in 2024 New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024
On January 1, 2024, we adopted a new accounting standard which clarifies that contractual sale restrictions are not considered in measuring equity securities at fair value. The new guidance is consistent with our existing policy; therefore, it had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we adopted a new accounting standard which requires the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. See Note 17A.
Estimates and Assumptions Estimates and Assumptions
In preparing these financial statements, we use certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. These estimates and assumptions can impact all elements of our financial statements. For example, in the consolidated statements of operations, estimates are used when accounting for deductions from revenues, determining the cost of inventory that is sold, allocating cost in the form of depreciation and amortization, and estimating restructuring charges and the impact of contingencies, as well as determining provisions for taxes on income. On the consolidated balance sheets, estimates are used in determining the valuation and recoverability of assets, and in determining the reported amounts of liabilities, all of which also impact the consolidated statements of operations. Certain estimates of fair value and amounts recorded in connection with acquisitions, revenue deductions, impairment reviews, restructuring-associated charges, investments and financial instruments, valuation allowances, pension and postretirement benefit plans, contingencies, share-based compensation, and other calculations can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
Our estimates are often based on complex judgments and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, but that can be inherently uncertain and unpredictable. If our estimates and assumptions are not representative of actual outcomes, our results could be materially impacted. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, our estimates and assumptions may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, or unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions. We are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated amounts, such as changes in the healthcare environment, competition, litigation, legislation, development of competing assets by us or others, regulatory actions, or product recalls or withdrawals. We regularly evaluate our estimates and assumptions using historical experience and expectations about the future. We adjust our estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances indicate the need for change.
Acquisitions Acquisitions
Our consolidated financial statements include the operations of acquired businesses after the completion of the acquisitions. We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that most assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date and that the fair value of acquired IPR&D be recorded on the balance sheet. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. Any excess of the consideration transferred over the assigned values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. When we acquire net assets that do not constitute a business, as defined in U.S. GAAP, no goodwill is recognized and acquired IPR&D is expensed in Acquired in-process research and development expenses.
Contingent consideration in a business combination is included as part of the acquisition cost and is recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Fair value is generally estimated by using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. See Note 16D. Any liability
resulting from contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. These changes in fair value are recognized in earnings in Other (income)/deductions––net.
Fair Value Fair Value
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value, either upon initial recognition or for subsequent accounting or reporting. We estimate fair value using an exit price approach, which requires, among other things, that we determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly market. The determination of an exit price is considered from the perspective of market participants, considering the highest and best use of non-financial assets and, for liabilities, assuming that the risk of non-performance will be the same before and after the transfer.
When estimating fair value, depending on the nature and complexity of the asset or liability, we may use one or all of the following techniques:
Income approach, which is based on the present value of a future stream of net cash flows.
Market approach, which is based on market prices and other information from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
Cost approach, which is based on the cost to acquire or construct comparable assets, less an allowance for functional and/or economic obsolescence.
Our fair value methodologies depend on the following types of inputs:
Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 1 inputs).
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means (Level 2 inputs).
Unobservable inputs that reflect estimates and assumptions (Level 3 inputs).
The following inputs and valuation techniques are used to estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities:
Available-for-sale debt securities—third-party matrix-pricing model that uses significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data and credit-adjusted yield curves.
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values—quoted market prices and observable NAV prices.
Derivative assets and liabilities—third-party matrix-pricing model that uses inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Where applicable, these models use market-based observable inputs, including interest rate yield curves to discount future cash flow amounts, and forward and spot prices for currencies. The credit risk impact to our derivative financial instruments was not significant.
Money market funds—observable NAV prices.
We periodically review the methodologies, inputs and outputs of third-party pricing services for reasonableness. Our procedures can include, for example, referencing other third-party pricing models, monitoring key observable inputs (like benchmark interest rates) and selectively performing test-comparisons of values with actual sales of financial instruments.
Foreign Currency Translation Foreign Currency Translation
For most of our international operations, local currencies have been determined to be the functional currencies. We translate functional currency assets and liabilities to their U.S. dollar equivalents at exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date and income and expense amounts at average exchange rates for the period. The U.S. dollar effects that arise from changing translation rates are recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss). The effects of converting non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities into the functional currency are recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. For operations in highly inflationary economies, we translate monetary items at rates in effect as of the balance sheet date, with translation adjustments recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and we translate non-monetary items at historical rates.
Revenues and Collaborative Arrangements
Revenue Recognition––We record revenues from product sales when there is a transfer of control of the product from us to the customer. We typically determine transfer of control based on when the product is shipped or delivered and title passes to the customer. For certain contracts, the finished product may temporarily be stored at our or our third-party subcontractors’ locations under a bill-and-hold arrangement. Revenue is recognized on bill-and-hold arrangements at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the product and all of the following criteria have been met: the arrangement is substantive; the product is identified separately as belonging to the customer; the product is ready for physical transfer to the customer; and we do not have the ability to use the product or direct it to another customer. In bill-and-hold arrangements which are part of the U.S. SNS, we recognize revenue for the product sale when the product is initially placed into the U.S. SNS and we provide a rotation service to maintain an agreed upon level of shelf life for product in the stockpile. In determining when the customer obtains control of the product, we consider certain indicators, including whether we have a present right to payment from the customer, whether title and/or significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer and whether customer acceptance has been received.
Our Sales Contracts––Sales on credit are typically under short-term contracts. Collections are based on market payment cycles common in various markets, with shorter cycles in the U.S. Sales are adjusted for sales allowances, chargebacks, rebates and sales returns and cash discounts. Sales returns may occur due to patent-based expirations or loss of regulatory exclusivity, product recalls or a changing competitive environment.
Deductions from Revenues––Our gross product revenues are subject to a variety of deductions, which generally are estimated and recorded in the same period that the revenues are recognized. Such variable consideration represents chargebacks, rebates, sales allowances and
sales returns. These deductions represent estimates of the related obligations and, as such, knowledge and judgment is required when estimating the impact of these product revenue deductions on gross sales for a reporting period.
Provisions for pharmaceutical sales returns––Provisions are based on a calculation for each market that incorporates the following, as appropriate: local returns policies and practices; historical returns as a percentage of sales; an understanding of the reasons for past returns; estimated shelf life by product; an estimate of the amount of time between shipment and return or lag time; and any other factors that could impact the estimate of future returns, such as patent-based expirations or loss of regulatory exclusivity, product recalls or a changing competitive environment. Generally, returned products are destroyed, and customers are refunded the sales price in the form of a credit.
We record sales incentives as a reduction of revenues at the time the related revenues are recorded or when the incentive is offered, whichever is later. We estimate the cost of our sales incentives based on our historical experience with similar incentives programs to predict customer behavior.
The following outlines our common sales arrangements:
Customers––Our prescription biopharmaceutical products, with the exception of Paxlovid in 2022 and 2023, are sold principally to wholesalers, but we also sell directly to retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies and pharmacies. In 2022 and 2023, we principally sold Paxlovid globally to government agencies. Our vaccines in the U.S. are primarily sold directly to the federal government (including the CDC), wholesalers, individual provider offices, retail pharmacies and integrated delivery systems. Our vaccines outside the U.S. are primarily sold to government and non-government institutions. Certain products in our portfolio are subject to seasonality of demand and Paxlovid revenues trend with infection rates. Prescription pharmaceutical products that ultimately are used by patients are generally covered under governmental programs, managed care programs and insurance programs, including those managed through PBMs in the U.S; and are subject to sales allowances and/or rebates payable directly to those programs. Those sales allowances and rebates are generally negotiated, but government programs may have legislated amounts by type of product (e.g., patented or unpatented).
Specifically:
In the U.S., we sell our products principally to distributors and hospitals. We also have contracts with managed care programs or PBMs and legislatively mandated contracts with the federal and state governments under which we provide rebates based on medicines utilized by the lives they cover. We record provisions for Medicare, Medicaid, and performance-based contract pharmaceutical rebates based upon our experience ratio of rebates paid and actual prescriptions written during prior periods. We apply the experience ratio to the respective period’s sales to determine the rebate accrual and related expense. This experience ratio is evaluated regularly to ensure that the historical trends are as current as practicable. We estimate discounts on branded prescription drug sales in prior periods to Medicare Part D participants in the Medicare “coverage gap,” also known as the “doughnut hole,” and as of December 31, 2024 in the initial coverage and catastrophic phases under the Manufacturer Discount Program based on the historical experience of beneficiary prescriptions and consideration of the utilization that is expected to result from the discount in the coverage gap or from the manufacturer’s discount, respectively. We evaluate this estimate regularly to ensure that the historical trends and future expectations are as current as practicable. For performance-based contract rebates, we also consider current contract terms, such as changes in formulary status and rebate rates.
Outside the U.S., the majority of our pharmaceutical sales allowances are contractual or legislatively mandated and our estimates are based on actual invoiced sales within each period, which reduces the risk of variations in the estimation process. In certain European countries, rebates are calculated on the government’s total unbudgeted pharmaceutical spending or on specific product sales thresholds and we apply an estimated allocation factor against our actual invoiced sales to project the expected level of reimbursement. We obtain third-party information that helps us to monitor the adequacy of these accruals.
Provisions for pharmaceutical chargebacks (primarily reimbursements to U.S. wholesalers for honoring contracted prices and legislated discounts to third parties) closely approximate actual amounts incurred, as we settle these deductions generally within two to five weeks of incurring the liability.
We recorded revenues of more than $1 billion for each of 11 products in 2024, for each of nine products in 2023 and for each of ten products in 2022, and these revenues represented 66%, 64% and 82% of our Total revenues in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See Note 17C. The loss or expiration of intellectual property rights can have a significant adverse effect on our revenues as our contracts with customers will generally be at lower selling prices and lower volumes due to added generic competition. We generally provide for higher sales returns during the period in which individual markets begin to near the loss or expiration of intellectual property rights.
Taxes collected from customers relating to product sales and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from Product revenues.
Collaborative Arrangements
Payments to and from our collaboration partners are presented in our consolidated statements of operations based on the nature of the arrangement (including its contractual terms), the nature of the payments and applicable accounting guidance. Under co-commercialization agreements, we record the amounts received for our share of gross profits from our collaboration partners as Alliance revenues, when our collaboration partners are the principal in the transaction and we receive a share of their net sales or profits. Alliance revenues are recorded as we perform co-promotion activities for the collaboration and the collaboration partners sell the products to their customers. The related expenses for selling and marketing these products including reimbursements to or from our collaboration partners for these costs are included in Selling, informational and administrative expenses. In collaborative arrangements where we manufacture a product for our collaboration partners, we record revenues when we transfer control of the product to our collaboration partners. In collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, we record amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned, and all royalty payments to collaboration partners as Cost of sales. Royalty payments received from collaboration partners are included in Royalty revenues.
Reimbursements to or from our collaboration partners for development costs are typically recorded in Research and development expenses. Upfront payments and pre-approval milestone payments due from us to our collaboration partners in development stage collaborations are recorded as Acquired in-process research and development expenses. Milestone payments due from us to our collaboration partners after regulatory approval has been attained for a medicine are recorded in Identifiable intangible assets—developed technology rights. Upfront and pre-approval milestone payments earned from our collaboration partners by us are recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net over the development period for the products, when our performance obligations include providing R&D services to our collaboration partners. Upfront, pre-approval and post-approval milestone payments earned by us may be recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net immediately when earned or over other periods depending upon the nature of our performance obligations in the applicable collaboration. Where the milestone event is regulatory approval for a medicine, we generally recognize milestone payments due to us in the transaction price when regulatory approval in the applicable jurisdiction has been attained. We may recognize milestone payments due to us in the transaction price earlier than the milestone event in certain circumstances when recognition of the income would not be probable of a significant reversal.
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade Accounts Receivable—Trade accounts receivable are stated at their net realizable value. The allowance for credit losses reflects our best estimate of expected credit losses of the receivables portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, current information, and forecasts of future economic conditions. In developing the estimate for expected credit losses, trade accounts receivables are segmented into pools of assets depending on market (U.S. versus international), delinquency status, and customer type (high risk versus low risk and government versus non-government), and fixed reserve percentages are established for each pool of trade accounts receivables.
In determining the reserve percentages for each pool of trade accounts receivables, we considered our historical experience with certain customers and customer types, regulatory and legal environments, country and political risk, and other relevant current and future forecasted macroeconomic factors. These credit risk indicators are monitored on a quarterly basis to determine whether there have been any changes in the economic environment that would indicate the established reserve percentages should be adjusted, and are considered on a regional basis to reflect more geographic-specific metrics. Additionally, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables are tracked against collections on a quarterly basis to determine whether the reserve percentages remain appropriate. When management becomes aware of certain customer-specific factors that impact credit risk, specific allowances for these known troubled accounts are recorded. Trade accounts receivable are written off after all reasonable means to collect the full amount (including litigation, where appropriate) have been exhausted.
During 2024 and 2023, additions to the allowance for credit losses, write-offs and recoveries of customer receivables were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Cost of Sales and Inventories Cost of Sales and Inventories
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of finished goods, work in process and raw materials is determined using average actual cost. We regularly review our inventories for impairment and reserves are established when necessary. Inventories that are not expected to be sold within 12 months are classified as Other noncurrent assets. See Note 8A.
Selling, Informational and Administrative Expenses Selling, Informational and Administrative ExpensesSelling, informational and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Among other things, these expenses include the internal and external costs of marketing, advertising, shipping and handling, digital and legal defense.
Research and Development Expenses Research and Development Expenses
R&D costs are expensed as incurred. These expenses include the costs of our proprietary R&D efforts, as well as R&D activities performed in connection with certain licensing arrangements.
Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses
Before a compound receives regulatory approval, we record upfront and milestone payments we make to third parties under licensing and collaboration arrangements as expense. Upfront payments are recorded when incurred, and milestone payments are recorded when the specific milestone has been achieved. Once a compound receives regulatory approval, we record any milestone payments in Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization and, unless the asset is determined to have an indefinite life, we typically amortize the payments on a straight-line basis over the remaining agreement term or the expected product life cycle, whichever is shorter. Acquired in-process research and development expenses includes costs incurred in connection with (a) all upfront and milestone payments on collaboration and in-license agreements, including premiums on equity securities and (b) asset acquisitions of acquired IPR&D.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net—These assets are recorded at cost, including any significant improvements after purchase, less accumulated depreciation. Property, plant and equipment assets, other than land and construction in progress, are depreciated on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the individual assets. Depreciation begins when the asset is ready for its intended use. For tax purposes, accelerated depreciation methods are used as allowed by tax laws.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill Identifiable intangible assets, net—These assets are recorded at fair value at acquisition. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized until a useful life can be determined.
Goodwill—Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred for an acquired business over the assigned values of its net assets. Goodwill is not amortized.
Amortization of finite-lived acquired intangible assets is included in Amortization of intangible assets.
Specifically:
For finite-lived intangible assets, such as developed technology rights, and for other long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, whenever impairment indicators are present, we calculate the undiscounted value of the projected cash flows for the asset, or asset group, and compare this estimated amount to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount is greater, we record an impairment loss for the excess of book value over fair value. In addition, we reevaluate the remaining useful lives of the assets and modify them, as appropriate.
For indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as brands and IPR&D assets, when necessary, we determine the fair value of the asset and record an impairment loss, if any, for the excess of book value over fair value. In addition, in all cases of an impairment review other than for IPR&D assets, we re-evaluate whether continuing to characterize the asset as indefinite-lived is appropriate.
For goodwill, when necessary, we determine the fair value of each reporting unit and record an impairment loss, if any, for the excess of the book value of the reporting unit over the implied fair value.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment
We review our long-lived assets for impairment indicators throughout the year. We perform impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill at least annually and for all other long-lived assets whenever impairment indicators are present. When necessary, we record impairments of long-lived assets for the amount by which the fair value is less than the carrying value of these assets.
Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
We incur restructuring charges in connection with acquisitions when we implement plans to restructure and integrate the acquired operations or in connection with our cost-reduction and productivity initiatives.
In connection with acquisition activity, we typically incur costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and
In connection with our cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, we typically incur costs and charges for site closings and other facility rationalization actions, workforce reductions and the expansion of shared services, including the development of global systems.
Included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs are all restructuring charges, as well as certain other costs associated with acquiring and integrating an acquired company. If the restructuring action results in a change in the estimated useful life of an asset, that incremental impact is classified in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. Employee termination costs are generally recorded when the actions are probable and estimable and include accrued severance benefits, pension and postretirement benefits, many of which may be paid out during periods after termination. Transaction costs, such as banking, legal, accounting and other similar costs incurred in connection with a business acquisition are expensed as incurred.
Our business may be impacted by these actions, including sales and marketing, manufacturing and R&D, as well as our corporate enabling functions.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include items almost as liquid as cash, such as certificates of deposit and time deposits with maturity periods of three months or less when purchased. If items meeting this definition are part of a larger investment pool, we classify them as Short-term investments.
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash flows for financial instruments designated as fair value or cash flow hedges may be included in operating, investing or financing activities, depending on the classification of the items being hedged. Cash flows for financial instruments designated as net investment hedges are classified according to the nature of the hedging instrument. Cash flows for financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are classified according to their purpose and accounting nature.
Investments Investments and Derivative Financial Instruments
The classification of an investment depends on the nature of the investment, our intent and ability to hold the investment, and the degree to which we may exercise influence. Our investments are primarily comprised of the following:
Public equity securities with readily determinable fair values, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other (income)/deductions—net.
Available-for-sale debt securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) until realized.
Held-to-maturity debt securities, which are carried at amortized cost.
Private equity securities without readily determinable fair values and where we have no significant influence are measured at cost minus any impairment and plus or minus adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.
For equity investments in common stock or in-substance common stock where we have significant influence over the financial and operating policies of the investee, we use the equity-method of accounting. Under the equity-method, we record our share of the investee’s income and expenses in Other (income)/deductions—net. The excess of the cost of the investment over our share of the underlying equity in the net assets of the investee as of the acquisition date is allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee, with any remaining excess amount allocated to goodwill. Such investments are initially recorded at cost, which is the fair value of consideration paid and typically does not include contingent consideration.
Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined by using the specific identification cost method.
We regularly evaluate all of our financial assets for impairment. For investments in debt and equity, if and when a decline in fair value is determined, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. For equity-method investments, an impairment charge is recorded only if and when a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary.
Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value in certain balance sheet categories (see Note 7A), with changes in fair value reported in net income or, for certain qualifying hedging relationships, in Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Tax Assets and Liabilities and Income Tax Contingencies Tax Assets and Liabilities and Income Tax Contingencies
Tax Assets and Liabilities––Current tax assets primarily include (i) tax effects for intercompany transfers of inventory within our combined group, which are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the inventory is sold to a third party and (ii) income tax receivables that are expected to be recovered either via refunds from taxing authorities or reductions to future tax obligations.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates and laws. We provide a valuation allowance when we believe that our deferred tax assets are not recoverable based on an assessment of estimated future taxable income that incorporates ongoing, prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies, that would be implemented, if necessary, to realize the deferred tax assets. Amounts recorded for valuation allowances requires judgments about future income which can depend heavily on estimates and assumptions. All deferred tax assets and liabilities within the same tax jurisdiction are presented as a net amount in the noncurrent section of our consolidated balance sheet.
The TCJA subjects a U.S. shareholder to current tax on global intangible low-taxed income earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that we are permitted to make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as global intangible low-taxed income in future years or provide for the tax expense related to such income in the year the tax is incurred. We elected to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as global intangible low-taxed income in future years.
Other non-current tax assets primarily represent our estimate of the potential tax benefits in one tax jurisdiction that could result from the payment of income taxes in another tax jurisdiction. These potential benefits generally result from cooperative efforts among taxing authorities, as required by tax treaties to minimize double taxation, commonly referred to as the competent authority process. The recoverability of these assets, which we believe to be more likely than not, is dependent upon the actual payment of taxes in one tax jurisdiction and, in some cases, the successful petition for recovery in another tax jurisdiction.
Other taxes payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 include liabilities for uncertain tax positions and the noncurrent portion of the repatriation tax liability for which we elected payment over eight years through 2026. See Note 5D for uncertain tax positions and Note 5A for the repatriation tax liability and other estimates and assumptions in connection with the TCJA.
Income Tax Contingencies––We account for income tax contingencies using a benefit recognition model. If we consider that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, we recognize all or a portion of the benefit. We measure the benefit by determining the amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement, presuming that the tax position is examined by the taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information.
We regularly monitor our position and subsequently recognize the unrecognized tax benefit: (i) if there are changes in tax law, analogous case law or there is new information that sufficiently raise the likelihood of prevailing on the technical merits of the position to “more likely than not”; (ii) if the statute of limitations expires; or (iii) if there is a completion of an audit resulting in a favorable settlement of that tax year with the appropriate agency. Liabilities for uncertain tax positions are classified as current only when we expect to pay cash within the next 12 months. Interest and penalties, if any, are recorded in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income and are classified on our consolidated balance sheet with the related tax liability.
Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but our estimates of unrecognized tax benefits and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire, as we treat these events as discrete items in the period of resolution.
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
The majority of our employees worldwide are covered by defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans or both. In the U.S., we have both IRC-qualified and supplemental (non-qualified) defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans, as well as other postretirement benefit plans consisting primarily of medical insurance for retirees and their eligible dependents. Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs other than the service costs are recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net. We immediately recognize actuarial gains and losses arising from the remeasurement of our pension and postretirement plans (mark-to-market accounting). Each time a pension or postretirement plan is remeasured, the actuarial gain or loss is recognized immediately and classified as Other (income)/deductions––net. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of each of our defined benefit plans as an asset or liability. The obligations are generally measured at the actuarial present value of all benefits attributable to employee service rendered, as provided by the applicable benefit formula. Our pension and other postretirement obligations may be determined using assumptions such as discount rate, expected annual rate of return on plan assets, expected employee turnover and participant mortality. For our pension plans, the obligation may also include assumptions as to future compensation levels. For our other postretirement benefit plans, the obligation may include assumptions as to the expected cost of
providing medical insurance benefits, as well as the extent to which those costs are shared with the employee or others (such as governmental programs). Plan assets are measured at fair value.
Legal and Environmental Contingencies Legal and Environmental Contingencies
We and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to numerous contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business, such as patent litigation, product liability and other product-related litigation, commercial and other asserted or unasserted matters, environmental claims and proceedings, government investigations and guarantees and indemnifications. In assessing contingencies related to legal and environmental proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that are probable of being asserted, we record accruals for these contingencies to the extent that we conclude that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. If some amount within a range of loss appears to be a better estimate than any other amount within the range, we accrue that amount. Alternatively, when no amount within a range of loss appears to be a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the lowest amount in the range. We record anticipated recoveries under existing insurance contracts when recovery is assured.
Share-Based Payments Share-Based Payments
Our compensation programs include share-based payments. Generally, grants under share-based payment programs are accounted for at fair value and these fair values are generally amortized on a straight-line basis or on an accelerated attribution approach over the vesting terms with the related costs recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Leases
We lease real estate, fleet, and equipment for use in our operations. Our leases generally have lease terms of 1 to 30 years, some of which include options to terminate or extend leases for up to 5 to 10 years or on a month-to-month basis. We include options that are reasonably certain to be exercised as part of the determination of lease terms. We may negotiate termination clauses in anticipation of any changes in market conditions, but generally these termination options have not been exercised. Residual value guarantees are generally not included within our operating leases with the exception of some fleet leases. In addition to base rent payments, the leases may require us to pay directly for taxes and other non-lease components, such as insurance, maintenance and other operating expenses, which may be dependent on usage or vary month-to-month. Variable lease payments amounted to $517 million in 2024, $444 million in 2023 and $536 million in 2022. We elected the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from lease components in calculating the amounts of ROU assets and lease liabilities for all underlying asset classes.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract and we perform the lease classification test as of the lease commencement date. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Information About Balance Sheet Classification of Accruals
Our accruals for Medicare, Medicaid and related state program and performance-based contract rebates, chargebacks, sales allowances and sales returns and cash discounts are as follows:
  As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Reserve against Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
$1,627 $1,770 
Other current liabilities:
Accrued rebates7,195 5,546 
Other accruals972 902 
Other noncurrent liabilities
1,029 796 
Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals$10,822 $9,014 
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combinations, Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups, Collaborative Arrangements And Equity Method Investments [Abstract]  
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The following table summarizes the amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, as well as adjustments made in 2024 to the amounts initially recorded in 2023 (measurement period adjustments) with a corresponding change to goodwill. The measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact on our earnings in any period. The final allocation of the consideration transferred to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed has been completed.
(MILLIONS)
Amounts Recognized
as of Acquisition Date
(as previously reported as of December 31, 2023)
Measurement Period Adjustments(a)
Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as adjusted) Final
Working capital, excluding inventories(b)
$736 $(115)$621 
Inventories(c)
4,195 (922)3,273 
Property, plant and equipment
524 (243)280 
Identifiable intangible assets, excluding in-process research and development(d)
7,970 (50)7,920 
In-process research and development
20,800 (900)19,900 
Other noncurrent assets
174 (115)59 
Net income tax accounts(e)
(6,123)1,343 (4,779)
Other noncurrent liabilities(167)(20)(187)
Total identifiable net assets28,108 (1,022)27,086 
Goodwill16,126 1,022 17,148 
Net assets acquired/total consideration transferred$44,234 $ $44,234 
(a)The changes in the estimated fair values are to better reflect market participant assumptions about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date. The measurement period adjustments did not result from intervening events subsequent to the acquisition date.
(b)Includes cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation and other current liabilities.
(c)As adjusted, comprised of $1.1 billion current inventories and $2.1 billion noncurrent inventories.
(d)As adjusted, comprised mainly of $7.5 billion of finite-lived developed technology rights with an estimated weighted-average life of approximately 18 years.
(e)As adjusted, included primarily in Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. The measurement period adjustments primarily reflect the tax impact of the pre-tax measurement period adjustments.
Schedule of Pro Forma Information The following table presents information for Seagen’s operations that are included in Pfizer’s consolidated statements of operations beginning from the acquisition date, December 14, 2023, through Pfizer’s year-end in 2023:
(MILLIONS)
December 31,
2023
Revenues$132 
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders(a)
(746)
(a)Includes restructuring, integration and acquisition-related costs ($614 million pre-tax) and purchase accounting charges related to (i) the fair value adjustment for acquisition-date inventory estimated to have been sold ($109 million pre-tax); (ii) amortization expense related to the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired from Seagen ($25 million pre-tax); as well as (iii) depreciation expense related to the fair value adjustment of fixed assets acquired from Seagen ($2 million pre-tax).
The following table provides unaudited U.S. GAAP supplemental pro forma information as if the acquisition of Seagen had occurred on January 1, 2022:
Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Consolidated Results
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
20232022
Revenues
$61,893 $103,137 
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders
(1,481)27,870 
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders
(0.26)4.86 
Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investments
The following table summarizes the change in the carrying value of our investment in Haleon:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)
20242023
Beginning carrying value reported in Equity-method investments
$11,451 $10,824 
Carrying value of shares sold
(6,113)— 
Dividends
(212)(153)
Currency translation adjustments and other(a)
341 293 
Basis difference adjustments and amortization(b), (c)
(91)(2)
Pfizer share of Haleon investee capital transaction(b), (d)
(44)— 
Pfizer share of Haleon earnings(b)
224 489 
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income balances in Equity-method investments(e)
(143)— 
Transfer of carrying value to Short-term investments(f)
(5,411)— 
Ending carrying value
$ $11,451 
(a)See Note 6.
(b)Included in Other (income)/deductions––net.
(c)Adjustments in 2024 include (i) the impact of Haleon’s brand divestitures and impairments of intangible assets and (ii) changes in Haleon’s tax rates on intangible asset-related deferred tax liabilities.
(d)In 2024, includes (i) a decrease of $91 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 for Pfizer’s share of an investee capital transaction recognized by Haleon for treasury stock Haleon purchased in the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) an increase of $46 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024 for the impact of the reduction in Pfizer’s ownership from approximately 32% to approximately 23% as applied to dividends with a record date in the first quarter of 2024, which were recognized in Haleon’s second quarter 2024 financial statements.
(e)The 2024 activity primarily represent foreign currency translation balances in Accumulated other comprehensive income related to the equity-method investment in Haleon that were reclassified into Equity-method investments upon our loss of significant influence over Haleon and our discontinuance of the equity method for the Haleon investment.
(f)The final carrying value of our equity-method investment in Haleon was reclassified to Short-term investments and is being accounted for as an equity investment with a readily determinable fair value.
Summarized financial information for Haleon as of September 30, 2024, the most recent period available, and as of September 30, 2023 and for the periods ending September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows:
(MILLIONS)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Current assets$7,813 $5,876 
Noncurrent assets37,572 36,954 
Total assets
$45,385 $42,830 
Current liabilities$7,468 $6,117 
Noncurrent liabilities15,511 15,744 
Total liabilities
$22,979 $21,862 
Equity attributable to shareholders$22,129 $20,719 
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests277 249 
Total net equity$22,406 $20,968 
For the Twelve Months Ended
(MILLIONS)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
Net sales$14,252 $13,921 $13,566 
Cost of sales(5,656)(5,580)(5,081)
Gross profit$8,596 $8,341 $8,486 
Income from continuing operations1,668 1,606 1,745 
Net income1,668 1,606 1,745 
Income attributable to shareholders1,600 1,528 1,675 
Summarized financial information for our equity-method investee, ViiV, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is as follows:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Current assets$4,338 $4,237 
Noncurrent assets3,223 3,009 
Total assets
$7,561 $7,245 
Current liabilities$4,280 $4,085 
Noncurrent liabilities6,205 5,998 
Total liabilities
$10,485 $10,083 
Total net equity/(deficit) attributable to shareholders$(2,924)$(2,838)
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Net sales$8,971 $7,845 $6,955 
Cost of sales(1,360)(1,060)(819)
Gross profit$7,611 $6,785 $6,135 
Income from continuing operations3,062 3,090 3,108 
Net income3,062 3,090 3,108 
Income attributable to shareholders3,062 3,090 3,108 
Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions
The following provides the amounts and classification of payments (income/(expense)) between us and our collaboration partners:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Product revenues(a)
$175 $212 $437 
Alliance revenues(b)
8,388 7,582 8,537 
Royalty revenues(c)
923 605 614 
Total revenues from collaborative arrangements$9,486 $8,400 $9,588 
Cost of sales(d)
$(2,901)$(4,277)$(15,589)
Selling, informational and administrative expenses(e)
(335)(267)(196)
Research and development expenses(f)
282 219 272 
Acquired in-process research and development expenses(g)
2 (13)(339)
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs(h)
(45)— — 
Other income/(deductions)—net
(15)25 50 
(a)Represents sales to our partners of products manufactured by us.
(b)Substantially all relates to amounts earned from our partners under co-promotion agreements. The increase in 2024 was primarily driven by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis and Xtandi, partially offset by a decrease in Alliance revenues from Bavencio. The decrease in 2023 was primarily driven by a decline in Alliance revenues from Comirnaty, partially offset by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis.
(c)Primarily relates to royalties from our collaboration partners.
(d)Primarily relates to amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned in collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, and cost of sales for inventory purchased from our partners. The decreases in 2024 and in 2023 primarily relate to Comirnaty.
(e)Represents net reimbursements to our partners for selling, informational and administrative expenses incurred.
(f)Represents net reimbursements from our partners for research and development expenses incurred.
(g)Primarily relates to upfront payments to our partners as well as premiums paid on our equity investments in the common stock of our partners.
(h)Relates to exit costs associated with terminating a collaboration with SMPS.
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Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule Providing Components of Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
The following summarizes costs and credits for acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Restructuring charges/(credits):
Employee terminations$1,152 $1,622 $776 
Asset impairments432 227 52 
Exit costs
403 119 54 
Restructuring charges/(credits)(a)
1,987 1,968 882 
Transaction costs(b)
5 190 144 
Integration costs and other(c)
427 785 348 
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
2,419 2,943 1,375 
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net
7 (7)(9)
Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as follows(d):
Cost of sales14 31 34 
Selling, informational and administrative expenses5 
Total additional depreciation––asset restructuring
19 32 36 
Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as follows(e):
Cost of sales120 67 54 
Selling, informational and administrative expenses90 289 560 
Research and development expenses84 101 
Total implementation costs
294 457 616 
Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives$2,738 $3,426 $2,018 
(a)Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
(b)Represents external costs for banking, legal, accounting and other similar services.
(c)Represents external, incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, such as expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes, and certain other qualifying costs. 2023 costs mostly relate to our acquisition of Seagen, including $476 million that was recognized as a post-closing compensation expense for payments to Seagen employees in the fourth quarter of 2023 for the fair value of long-term incentive awards that vested upon closing and the expense for employee incentive awards issued in contemplation of the merger. 2022 costs mostly related to our acquisitions of Arena and GBT, including $138 million in payments to Arena employees in the first quarter of 2022 and $136 million in payments to GBT employees in the fourth quarter of 2022 for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards that was recognized as post-closing compensation expense. See Note 2A.
(d)Represents the impact of changes in the estimated useful lives of assets involved in restructuring actions.
(e)Represents external, incremental costs directly related to implementing our non-acquisition-related cost-reduction/productivity initiatives.
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
The following summarizes the components and changes in restructuring accruals:
(MILLIONS)Employee
Termination
Costs
Asset
Impairment
Charges
Exit CostsAccrual
Balance, January 1, 2023
$1,196 $— $$1,204 
Provision1,622 227 119 1,968 
Utilization and other(a)
(840)(227)(116)(1,184)
Balance, December 31, 2023(b)
1,978 — 11 1,988 
Provision1,152 432 403 1,987 
Utilization and other(a)
(1,083)(432)(341)(1,856)
Balance, December 31, 2024(c)
$2,046 $ $74 $2,120 
(a)Other activity includes adjustments for foreign currency translation that are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
(b)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.3 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($663 million).
(c)Included in Other current liabilities ($1.7 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($437 million).
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Other (Income)/Deductions—Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Components of Other (income)/deductions––net include:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Interest income$(545)$(1,624)$(251)
Interest expense(a)
3,091 2,209 1,238 
Net interest expense(b)
2,546 585 987 
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(c)
(1,008)(1,590)1,273 
Income from collaborations, out-licensing arrangements and sales of compound/product rights
(42)(154)(188)
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) other than service costs154 (610)(849)
Certain legal matters, net(d)
567 474 230 
Certain asset impairments(e)
3,295 3,024 421 
Haleon equity method (income)/loss(f)
(102)(505)(436)
Other, net(g)
(1,022)(1,002)(378)
Other (income)/deductions––net
$4,388 $222 $1,062 
(a)Capitalized interest totaled $182 million in 2024, $160 million in 2023 and $124 million in 2022.
(b)The increase in net interest expense in 2024 reflects (i) a decrease in interest income due to lower investment balances after completion of our $43.4 billion Seagen acquisition in December 2023 and (ii) higher interest expense driven by our $31 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes issued in May 2023, as well as the remaining balance of the $8 billion of commercial paper issued in the fourth quarter of 2023, both part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen.
(c)2024 net gains primarily include, among other things, an unrealized gain of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Haleon, which is now carried at fair value (see Note 2C). 2023 net gains primarily included, among other things, a realized gain of $1.7 billion related to our investment in Telavant Holdings, Inc. and unrealized gains of $297 million related to our investment in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., partially offset by unrealized losses of $292 million related to our investment in BioNTech. 2022 net losses included, among other things, unrealized losses of $986 million related to investments in BioNTech, Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. and Arvinas.
(d)2024 primarily includes certain product liability expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer. 2023 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer and legal obligations related to pre-acquisition matters. 2022 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer.
(e)The amount for 2024 represents intangible asset impairment charges, and includes $2.9 billion recorded in the fourth quarter associated with our Biopharma segment, due to changes in development plans and updated long-range commercial forecasts, composed of: (i) $1.0 billion for B7H4V (felmetatug vedotin), a Phase 1 IPR&D asset, (ii) $475 million for Medrol, a finite-lived brand, (iii) $435 million for Zavzpret nasal spray developed technology rights, (iv) $400 million and $200 million for Tukysa and disitamab vedotin, respectively, IPR&D assets reflecting emerging competition, as well as (v) other developed technology rights, IPR&D impairments and a finite-lived licensing agreement totaling $436 million which also includes de-prioritization of certain assets. 2024 also includes a $240 million intangible asset impairment charge, associated with our Biopharma segment that represents IPR&D related to a Phase 3 study for the treatment of DMD, which reflects unfavorable clinical trial results. The amount for 2023 primarily represented intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion, of which $2.9 billion was associated with our Biopharma segment ($2.8 billion recorded in the fourth quarter), including: (i) $1.4 billion for etrasimod (Velsipity) IPR&D, based on a change in development plans for additional indications and overall revenue expectations, (ii) $964 million for Prevnar 13 developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting a transition to vaccines with higher serotype coverage, as well as (iii) $486 million for various other IPR&D assets and developed technology rights, due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures and/or prioritization decisions. 2023 also included $128 million associated with Other business activities, related to IPR&D and developed technology rights for acquired software assets and reflected unfavorable pivotal trial results and updated commercial forecasts. 2022 represented intangible asset impairment charges associated with our Biopharma segment of $200 million for an IPR&D asset for the unapproved indication of symptomatic dilated cardiomyopathy due to a mutation of the gene encoding the lamin A/C protein that resulted from the Phase 3 trial reaching futility at a pre-planned interim analysis and $171 million for developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures. 2022 also included intangible asset impairment charges of $50 million
associated with PC1, related to finite-lived licensing agreements, and reflected updated contract manufacturing forecasts reflecting changes to market dynamics.
(f)See Note 2C.
(g)The amount for 2024 primarily includes, among other things, (i) gains of $945 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, (ii) dividend income of $272 million from our investment in ViiV and (iii) a charge of $420 million recorded in the third quarter related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program. 2023 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $265 million from our investment in ViiV and $211 million from our investment in Nimbus resulting from Takeda’s acquisition of Nimbus’s oral, selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor program subsidiary and (ii) a $222 million gain on the divestiture of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio to Alexion. 2022 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $314 million from our investment in ViiV, (ii) income net of costs associated with TSAs of $142 million and (iii) charges of $77 million, reflecting the change in the fair value of contingent consideration.
Schedule of Additional Information About Intangible Assets Impaired
Additional information about the intangible assets that were impaired during 2024 follows:
Year Ended
Fair Value(a)
December 31, 2024
(MILLIONS)AmountLevel 1Level 2Level 3Impairment
IPR&D(b)
$4,900 $ $ $4,900 $1,873 
Developed technology rights(b)
524   524 943 
Finite-lived brand(b)
270   270 475 
Finite-lived licensing agreement(b)
    5 
Total$5,694 $ $ $5,694 $3,295 
(a)The fair value amounts are presented as of the date of impairment, as these assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. See also Note 1E.
(b)Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2024. Fair value was determined using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, also known as the discounted cash flow method. We started with a forecast of all the expected net cash flows for the asset and then applied an asset-specific discount rate to arrive at a net present value amount. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in this approach include: the amount and timing of the projected net cash flows, which includes the expected impact of competitive, legal and/or regulatory forces on the product; and assumptions about the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of ongoing clinical trials, the discount rate, which seeks to reflect the various risks inherent in the projected cash flows; and the tax rate, which seeks to incorporate the geographic diversity of the projected cash flows.
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Tax Matters (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Components of Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income include:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States$(637)$(4,411)$5,032 
International8,660 5,469 29,697 
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income(a), (b)
$8,023 $1,058 $34,729 
(a)2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
(b)2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
Schedule of Provision for Taxes on Income
Components of Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income based on the location of the taxing authorities include:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States
Current income taxes:
Federal
$453 $1,321 $2,744 
State and local
32 (135)(20)
Deferred income taxes:
Federal
(1,909)(2,606)(3,271)
State and local
(293)(184)(310)
Total U.S. tax provision/(benefit)(1,717)(1,605)(857)
International
Current income taxes
1,588 1,142 4,368 
Deferred income taxes
100 (652)(183)
Total international tax provision/(benefit)1,689 490 4,185 
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income
$(28)$(1,115)$3,328 
Schedule of Cash Paid for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, consisted of:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States$2,593 $1,923 $3,867 
International1,012 1,224 4,000 
Total$3,605 $3,147 $7,867 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
The reconciliation of the U.S. statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate for Income from continuing operations follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023^
2022
U.S. statutory income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Taxation of non-U.S. operations(a), (b)
(7.9)(21.1)(5.0)
Transition Tax liability(c)
(6.0)— — 
Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions(c)
(2.4)(40.3)(3.0)
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction(d)
(1.2)(33.1)(1.9)
State & local taxes(e)
(2.5)(22.4)— 
Charitable contributions
(1.7)(7.3)(0.5)
U.S. R&D tax credit(1.8)(15.8)(0.6)
Interest(f)
2.2 13.5 0.2 
All other, net(g)
0.1 0.2 (0.6)
Effective tax rate for income from continuing operations
(0.4)%(105.4)%9.6 %
^ The higher rate percentages for the 2023 reconciling items are significantly impacted by the lower domestic and international Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (see Note 5A).
(a)For taxation of non-U.S. operations, this rate impact reflects the income tax rates and relative earnings in the locations where we do business outside the U.S., together with the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions,” as well as changes in valuation allowances. Specifically: (i) the jurisdictional location of earnings is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year, and the rate impact of this component is influenced by the specific location of non-U.S. earnings and the level of such earnings as compared to our total earnings; (ii) the U.S. tax implications of our foreign operations is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year and generally offsets some of the reduction to our effective tax rate each year resulting from the jurisdictional location of earnings; (iii) the impact of certain tax initiatives; and (iv) the impact of changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions” is a component of our effective tax rate each year that can result in either an increase or decrease to our effective tax rate. The jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, can vary as a result of operating fluctuations in the normal course of business and as a result of the extent and location of other income and expense items, such as restructuring charges, asset impairments and gains and losses on strategic business decisions. See also Note 5A for the components of pre-tax income and Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income, which is based on the location of the taxing authorities, and for information about settlements and other items impacting Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
(b)In all years, the reduction in our effective tax rate is a result of the jurisdictional location of earnings and is largely due to lower tax rates in certain jurisdictions, as well as manufacturing and other incentives for our subsidiaries in Singapore and, to a lesser extent, in Puerto Rico. We have Puerto Rican tax incentives pursuant to a grant that expires during 2053. Under such grant, we are partially exempt from income, property and municipal taxes. In Singapore, we have incentive tax rates effective through 2048 on income from manufacturing and other operations.
(c)See Note 5A.
(d)The higher rate benefit from the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction in 2022 is mainly the result of the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
(e)Includes the impact of U.S. state and local taxes and changes in the state valuation allowances including those related to the acquisition of Seagen.
(f)Includes changes in interest related to our uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions”.
(g)All other, net is primarily due to routine business operations.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, shown before jurisdictional netting, follow:
2024 Deferred Tax^2023 Deferred Tax^
(MILLIONS)Assets(Liabilities)Assets(Liabilities)
Prepaid/deferred items(a)
$2,988 $(847)$2,658 $(654)
Accrued/deferred royalties1,306  1,655 — 
Deferred revenues
300  471 — 
Inventories(b)
992 (702)1,210 (1,060)
Intangible assets(c)
1,435 (9,066)1,526 (11,605)
Property, plant and equipment265 (1,751)168 (2,039)
Employee benefits(d)
1,002 (274)1,085 (287)
Restructurings and other charges462  537 — 
Legal and product liability reserves378  430 — 
Research and development(e)
7,635  6,275 — 
Net operating loss/tax credit carryforwards(f)
2,028  2,708 — 
Unremitted earnings (69)— (60)
State and local tax adjustments161  119 — 
Investments
73 (248)133 (395)
All other87 (66)62 (72)
19,112 (13,023)19,037 (16,172)
Valuation allowances(1,638) (1,738)— 
Total deferred taxes$17,474 $(13,023)$17,299 $(16,172)
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)(g), (h)
$4,451 $1,128 
^ The deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with global intangible low-taxed income are included in the relevant categories. See Note 1Q.
(a)The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to temporary differences associated with the timing of accruals recorded in the ordinary course of business.
(b)The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to measurement period adjustments of inventories related to Seagen. See Note 2A.
(c)The decrease in net deferred tax liabilities in 2024 is primarily due to amortization of intangible assets and certain impairment charges, as well as the measurement period adjustments of intangible assets related to Seagen.
(d)The decrease in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to changes in pension and postretirement benefit obligations, as well as the performance of plan assets reported in the period. See Note 11.
(e)The increase in deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
(f)The amounts in 2024 and 2023 are reduced for unrecognized tax benefits of $575 million and $1.3 billion, respectively, where we have net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, and/or tax credit carryforwards that are available, under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position.
(g)In 2024, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($6.6 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($2.1 billion). In 2023, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.8 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($640 million).
(h)Excludes indefinite- and definite-lived deferred tax assets for certain non-U.S. tax losses and interest carryforwards and U.S. state general business credits, totaling $11.3 billion and $11.1 billion for 2024 and 2023 respectively, given that management has determined based on applicable accounting rules that it is remote that these tax attributes will be utilized.
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits follows:
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Balance, beginning$(4,802)$(4,494)$(6,068)
Acquisitions
8 (46)(52)
Increases based on tax positions taken during a prior period(a), (b)
(934)(158)(67)
Decreases based on tax positions taken during a prior period(a), (c)
599 310 1,339 
Decreases based on settlements for a prior period(c), (d)
911 85 842 
Increases based on tax positions taken during the current period(a)
(433)(515)(701)
Impact of foreign exchange52 (44)90 
Other, net(a), (e)
70 58 122 
Balance, ending(f)
$(4,530)$(4,802)$(4,494)
(a)Primarily included in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
(b)In 2024, the amount includes a gross unrecognized tax benefit associated with the expected filing of an amended income tax return related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA.
(c)Primarily related to effectively settling certain issues with the U.S. and foreign tax authorities. See Note 5A.
(d)Primarily related to cash payments and reductions of tax attributes.
(e)Primarily related to decreases as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations.
(f)In 2024, included in Income taxes payable ($103 million), Other current assets ($0.4 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.5 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($3 million) and Other taxes payable ($2.9 billion). In 2023, included in Income taxes payable ($94 million), Other current assets ($1 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.3 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($4 million) and Other taxes payable ($3.4 billion).
Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Components of the Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) include:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net(a)
$156 $(33)$(126)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net96 111 183 
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income(29)(93)(270)
 67 18 (87)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net(19)(15)(164)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income5 (18)226 
 (14)(33)62 
Benefit plans: prior service (costs)/credits and other, net45 (5)(5)
Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net(26)(28)(29)
Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net2 (4)(3)
 22 (37)(37)
Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss)$231 $(85)$(187)
(a)Taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation adjustments relating to investments in international subsidiaries that are expected to be held indefinitely.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
The following summarizes the changes, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses)Benefit Plans
(MILLIONS)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments(a)
Derivative Financial InstrumentsAvailable-For-Sale Securities
Prior Service (Costs)/Credits and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Balance, January 1, 2022
$(6,172)$119 $(220)$377 $(5,897)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)
(2,188)(531)440 (129)(2,407)
Balance, December 31, 2022
(8,360)(412)220 248 (8,304)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)
497 195 (229)(120)343 
Balance, December 31, 2023
(7,863)(217)(9)128 (7,961)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)
(121)274 (97)63 118 
Balance, December 31, 2024
$(7,984)$57 $(106)$191 $(7,842)
(a)Amounts do not include foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(b)Foreign currency translation adjustments include net gains/(losses) related to the impact of our net investment hedging program and gains/(losses) related to our investment in Haleon (see Note 2C).
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Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis and Fair Value Hierarchy, using a Market Approach:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(MILLIONS)TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2
Financial assets:
Short-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value(a)
$7,848 $6,456 $1,392 $5,124 $— $5,124 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Government and agency—non-U.S.6,855  6,855 817 — 817 
Government and agency—U.S.2,853  2,853 2,601 — 2,601 
Corporate and other1,173  1,173 982 — 982 
10,881  10,881 4,400 — 4,400 
Total short-term investments18,729 6,456 12,273 9,524 — 9,524 
Other current assets
Derivative assets:
Foreign exchange contracts1,056  1,056 298 — 298 
Total other current assets1,056  1,056 298 — 298 
Long-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b)
1,246 1,246  2,779 2,772 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Government and agency—non-U.S.   124 — 124 
Corporate and other   26 — 26 
   150 — 150 
Total long-term investments1,246 1,246  2,929 2,772 156 
Other noncurrent assets
Derivative assets:
Interest rate contracts13  13 144 — 144 
Foreign exchange contracts447  447 258 — 258 
Total derivative assets460  460 402 — 402 
Insurance contracts(c)
875  875 790 — 790 
Total other noncurrent assets1,335  1,335 1,191 — 1,191 
Total assets$22,366 $7,701 $14,665 $13,943 $2,772 $11,170 
Financial liabilities:
Other current liabilities
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts$28 $ $28 $16 $— $16 
Foreign exchange contracts217  217 404 — 404 
Total other current liabilities245  245 420 — 420 
Other noncurrent liabilities
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts397  397 275 — 275 
Foreign exchange contracts723  723 725 — 725 
Total other noncurrent liabilities1,121  1,121 1,000 — 1,000 
Total liabilities$1,366 $ $1,366 $1,420 $— $1,420 
(a)Includes money market funds. As of December 31, 2024, short-term equity securities include our investment in Haleon of $6.5 billion. See Note 2C.
(b)Long-term equity securities of $133 million as of December 31, 2024 and $130 million as of December 31, 2023 were held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans.
(c)Includes life insurance policies held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans. The underlying invested assets in these contracts are marketable securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net (see Note 4).
Summary of Investments
The following summarizes our investments by classification type:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Short-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(a)
$7,848 $5,124 
Available-for-sale debt securities10,881 4,400 
Held-to-maturity debt securities705 313 
Total Short-term investments$19,434 $9,837 
Long-term investments
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values(b)
$1,246 $2,779 
Available-for-sale debt securities 150 
Held-to-maturity debt securities45 47 
Private equity securities at cost(b)
719 755 
Total Long-term investments
$2,010 $3,731 
Equity-method investments(a)
217 11,637 
Total long-term investments and equity-method investments$2,228 $15,368 
Held-to-maturity cash equivalents$184 $207 
(a)As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
(b)Represent investments in the life sciences sector.
Contractual Maturities of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities
Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade debt securities issued across diverse governments, corporate and financial institutions:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Gross UnrealizedMaturities (in Years)Gross Unrealized
(MILLIONS)Amortized CostGainsLossesFair ValueWithin 1Over 1
to 5
Over 5Amortized CostGainsLossesFair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
Government and agency––non-U.S.
$6,970 $8 $(123)$6,855 $6,855 $ $ $953 $$(14)$941 
Government and agency––U.S.
2,853   2,853 2,853   2,601 — — 2,601 
Corporate and other1,179  (6)1,173 1,173   1,006 (2)1,007 
Held-to-maturity debt securities
Time deposits and other
697   697 657 21 19 561 — — 561 
Government and agency––non-U.S.
237   237 232 4 1 — — 
Total debt securities$11,935 $8 $(129)$11,814 $11,770 $25 $20 $5,126 $$(16)$5,115 
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation
Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade debt securities issued across diverse governments, corporate and financial institutions:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Gross UnrealizedMaturities (in Years)Gross Unrealized
(MILLIONS)Amortized CostGainsLossesFair ValueWithin 1Over 1
to 5
Over 5Amortized CostGainsLossesFair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
Government and agency––non-U.S.
$6,970 $8 $(123)$6,855 $6,855 $ $ $953 $$(14)$941 
Government and agency––U.S.
2,853   2,853 2,853   2,601 — — 2,601 
Corporate and other1,179  (6)1,173 1,173   1,006 (2)1,007 
Held-to-maturity debt securities
Time deposits and other
697   697 657 21 19 561 — — 561 
Government and agency––non-U.S.
237   237 232 4 1 — — 
Total debt securities$11,935 $8 $(129)$11,814 $11,770 $25 $20 $5,126 $$(16)$5,115 
Held-to-maturity Securities
Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade debt securities issued across diverse governments, corporate and financial institutions:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Gross UnrealizedMaturities (in Years)Gross Unrealized
(MILLIONS)Amortized CostGainsLossesFair ValueWithin 1Over 1
to 5
Over 5Amortized CostGainsLossesFair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
Government and agency––non-U.S.
$6,970 $8 $(123)$6,855 $6,855 $ $ $953 $$(14)$941 
Government and agency––U.S.
2,853   2,853 2,853   2,601 — — 2,601 
Corporate and other1,179  (6)1,173 1,173   1,006 (2)1,007 
Held-to-maturity debt securities
Time deposits and other
697   697 657 21 19 561 — — 561 
Government and agency––non-U.S.
237   237 232 4 1 — — 
Total debt securities$11,935 $8 $(129)$11,814 $11,770 $25 $20 $5,126 $$(16)$5,115 
Schedule of Gains and Losses on Investment Securities
The following presents the calculation of the portion of unrealized (gains)/losses that relates to equity securities, excluding equity-method investments, held at the reporting date:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities(a)
$(1,008)$(1,590)$1,273 
Less: Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period(1,122)(1,754)(126)
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date(b)
$114 $165 $1,400 
(a)Reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4.
(b)Included in net unrealized (gains)/losses are observable price changes on equity securities without readily determinable fair values. As of December 31, 2024, there were cumulative impairments and downward adjustments of $360 million and upward adjustments of $222 million. Impairments, downward and upward adjustments were not material to our operations in 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Schedule of Short-term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings include:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Commercial paper, principal amount(a)
$2,453 $7,965 
Current portion of long-term debt, principal amount3,750 2,250 
Other short-term borrowings, principal amount(b)
755 252 
Total short-term borrowings, principal amount
6,957 10,467 
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting
 
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs(12)(121)
Total Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted
$6,946 $10,350 
(a)Issued in the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A). The weighted-average effective interest rate on commercial paper outstanding was approximately 4.94% as of December 31, 2024 and 5.37% as of December 31, 2023.
(b)Primarily includes cash collateral. See Note 7F.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
The following outlines our senior unsecured long-term debt(a) and the weighted-average stated interest rate by maturity:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Notes due 2025 (3.9% for 2023)(b)
$ $3,750 
Notes due 2026 (3.7% for 2024 and 2023)
6,000 6,000 
Notes due 2027 (2.2% for 2024 and 2.1% for 2023)
980 1,029 
Notes due 2028 (4.6% for 2024 and 2023)
5,660 5,660 
Notes due 2029 (3.5% for 2024 and 2023)
1,750 1,750 
Notes due 2030 (3.6% for 2024 and 2023)
5,250 5,250 
Notes due 2031-2035 (4.5% for 2024 and 2023)
6,750 6,750 
Notes due 2036-2040 (5.4% for 2024 and 2023)
9,534 9,543 
Notes due 2041-2045 (4.3% for 2024 and 2023)
6,474 6,501 
Notes due 2046-2050 (3.7% for 2024 and 2023)
4,750 4,750 
Notes due 2051-2063 (5.3% for 2024 and 2023)
10,000 10,000 
Total long-term debt, principal amount57,147 60,982 
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting701 1,039 
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs(444)(483)
Total long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted$57,405 $61,538 
Current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted (not included above (3.9% for 2024 and 2023))
$3,747 $2,254 
(a)Our long-term debt is generally redeemable by us at any time at varying redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest.
(b)Reclassified to the current portion of long-term debt.
Schedule of Derivative Financial Instruments
The following summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and notional amounts:
(MILLIONS)
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Fair ValueFair Value
NotionalAssetLiabilityNotionalAssetLiability
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$23,991 $1,250 $719 $18,750 $403 $916 
Interest rate contracts
6,750 13 425 6,750 144 290 
1,263 1,144 546 1,206 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
$26,335 253 221 $25,609 154 214 
Total$1,516 $1,366 $700 $1,420 
(a)The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value
The following summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and notional amounts:
(MILLIONS)
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Fair ValueFair Value
NotionalAssetLiabilityNotionalAssetLiability
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$23,991 $1,250 $719 $18,750 $403 $916 
Interest rate contracts
6,750 13 425 6,750 144 290 
1,263 1,144 546 1,206 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
$26,335 253 221 $25,609 154 214 
Total$1,516 $1,366 $700 $1,420 
(a)The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value
The following summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and notional amounts:
(MILLIONS)
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Fair ValueFair Value
NotionalAssetLiabilityNotionalAssetLiability
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$23,991 $1,250 $719 $18,750 $403 $916 
Interest rate contracts
6,750 13 425 6,750 144 290 
1,263 1,144 546 1,206 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
$26,335 253 221 $25,609 154 214 
Total$1,516 $1,366 $700 $1,420 
(a)The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Schedule of Gains/(Losses) Incurred to Hedge or Offset Operational Foreign Exchange or Interest Rate Risk
The following summarizes information about the gains/(losses) incurred to hedge or offset operational foreign exchange or interest rate risk exposures:
 

Gains/(Losses)
Recognized in OID
(a)
Gains/(Losses)
Recognized in OCI
(a)
Gains/(Losses)
Reclassified from
OCI into OID and COS
(a)
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Derivative Financial Instruments in Cash Flow Hedge Relationships:
      
Interest rate contracts$ $— $ $68 $ $
Foreign exchange contracts(b)
 — 466 380 124 236 
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c)
 — 34 178 34 177 
Derivative Financial Instruments in Fair Value Hedge Relationships:
Interest rate contracts(253)196  —  — 
Hedged item 253 (196) —  — 
Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships:
Foreign exchange contracts — 498 (393) — 
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings(c)
 — 119 137 154 136 
Non-Derivative Financial Instruments in Net Investment Hedge Relationships(d):
Foreign currency short-term borrowings —  —  — 
Foreign currency long-term debt — 49 (29) — 
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts50 164  —  — 
$50 $164 $1,166 $341 $313 $549 
(a)OID = Other (income)/deductions—net, included in Other (income)/deductions—net in the consolidated statements of operations. COS = Cost of Sales, included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. OCI = Other comprehensive income/(loss), included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss).
(b)The amounts reclassified from OCI into COS were a net gain of $119 million in 2024 and a net gain of $253 million in 2023. The remaining amounts were reclassified from OCI into OID. Based on year-end foreign exchange rates that are subject to change, we expect to reclassify a pre-tax gain of $330 million within the next 12 months into income. The maximum length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the variability in future foreign exchange cash flows is approximately 18 years and relates to foreign currency debt.
(c)The amounts reclassified from OCI were reclassified into OID.
(d)Long-term debt includes foreign currency borrowings which are used in net investment hedges; the related carrying values as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $777 million and $824 million, respectively.
Schedule of Amounts Recorded In Balance Sheet Related to Cumulative Adjustments for Fair Value Hedges
The following summarizes cumulative basis adjustments to our long-term debt in fair value hedges:
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Cumulative Amount of Fair
Value Hedging Adjustment
Increase/(Decrease) to
Carrying Amount
Cumulative Amount of Fair
Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to
Carrying Amount
(MILLIONS)
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a)
Active
Hedging
Relationships
Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a)
Active Hedging RelationshipsDiscontinued Hedging Relationships
Long-term debt$7,154 $(384)$891 $7,196 $(131)$957 
(a)Carrying amounts exclude the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.
Schedule of Amounts Recorded In Balance Sheet Related to Cumulative Adjustments for Cash Flow Hedges
The following summarizes cumulative basis adjustments to our long-term debt in fair value hedges:
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Cumulative Amount of Fair
Value Hedging Adjustment
Increase/(Decrease) to
Carrying Amount
Cumulative Amount of Fair
Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to
Carrying Amount
(MILLIONS)
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a)
Active
Hedging
Relationships
Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities(a)
Active Hedging RelationshipsDiscontinued Hedging Relationships
Long-term debt$7,154 $(384)$891 $7,196 $(131)$957 
(a)Carrying amounts exclude the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.
v3.25.0.1
Other Financial Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Financial Information [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Inventories, Current
The following summarizes the components of Inventories:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Finished goods$3,775 $3,495 
Work-in-process6,101 5,688 
Raw materials and supplies976 1,007 
Inventories(a)
$10,851 $10,189 
Noncurrent inventories not included above(b)
$2,663 $4,568 
(a)The increase from December 31, 2023 reflects higher inventory levels for certain products mainly due to changes in net market demand, network strategy and new product launches.
(b)Included in Other noncurrent assets. The decrease from December 31, 2023 is primarily driven by a reduction in acquired Seagen inventory, inclusive of the acquisition accounting fair value step up. See Note 2A. Based on our current estimates and assumptions, there are no recoverability issues for these amounts.
Schedule of Components of Inventories, Noncurrent
The following summarizes the components of Inventories:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Finished goods$3,775 $3,495 
Work-in-process6,101 5,688 
Raw materials and supplies976 1,007 
Inventories(a)
$10,851 $10,189 
Noncurrent inventories not included above(b)
$2,663 $4,568 
(a)The increase from December 31, 2023 reflects higher inventory levels for certain products mainly due to changes in net market demand, network strategy and new product launches.
(b)Included in Other noncurrent assets. The decrease from December 31, 2023 is primarily driven by a reduction in acquired Seagen inventory, inclusive of the acquisition accounting fair value step up. See Note 2A. Based on our current estimates and assumptions, there are no recoverability issues for these amounts.
Schedule of Changes in Outstanding Trade Payables
The following summarizes the changes in outstanding trade payables to suppliers who participate in these financing arrangements for the year ended December 31, 2024
(MILLIONS)
Total
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2023
$791 
Invoices confirmed during the year
2,638 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year
(2,740)
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2024
$688 
v3.25.0.1
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
The following summarizes the components of Property, plant and equipment, net:
 Useful LivesAs of December 31,
(MILLIONS)(Years)  20242023
Land-$291 $353 
Buildings
33-50
9,036 9,046 
Machinery and equipment
8-20
15,095 14,263 
Furniture, fixtures and other
3-12.5
5,516 5,399 
Construction in progress-4,937 5,925 
34,876 34,985 
Less: Accumulated depreciation16,483 16,045 
Property, plant and equipment, net
$18,393 $18,940 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net by Geographic Area
The following provides Property, plant and equipment, net by geographic area:
 As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
United States$9,748 $10,674 
International:
Developed Markets7,187 6,713 
Emerging Markets1,458 1,554 
Property, plant and equipment, net
$18,393 $18,940 
v3.25.0.1
Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following summarizes the components of Identifiable intangible assets:
 As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(MILLIONS)Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Identifiable
Intangible
Assets, Net
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Identifiable
Intangible
Assets, Net
Finite-lived intangible assets
Developed technology rights(a)
$99,397 $(65,044)$34,353 $99,267 $(60,493)$38,773 
Brands(b)
1,277 (992)285 922 (877)45 
Licensing agreements and other
2,724 (1,513)1,210 2,756 (1,458)1,297 
103,397 (67,549)35,848 102,944 (62,828)40,116 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Brands(b)
  827 827 
IPR&D(c)
18,893 18,893 23,193 23,193 
Licensing agreements and other
670 670 763 763 
19,563 19,563 24,784 24,784 
Identifiable intangible assets(d)
$122,961 $(67,549)$55,411 $127,728 $(62,828)$64,900 
(a)The increase in the gross carrying amount includes $740 million of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A) and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna), partially offset by impairments of $943 million (see Note 4).
(b)The changes in the gross carrying amounts reflect the transfer of $827 million from indefinite-lived brands to finite-lived brands for Medrol, partially offset by impairments of $475 million in finite-lived brands (see Note 4).
(c)The decrease in the gross carrying amount reflects impairments of $1.9 billion (see Note 4), $1.7 billion of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A), and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna).
(d)The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $5.3 billion, impairments of $3.3 billion (see Note 4) and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen of $950 million (see Note 2A).
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following summarizes the components of Identifiable intangible assets:
 As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
(MILLIONS)Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Identifiable
Intangible
Assets, Net
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Identifiable
Intangible
Assets, Net
Finite-lived intangible assets
Developed technology rights(a)
$99,397 $(65,044)$34,353 $99,267 $(60,493)$38,773 
Brands(b)
1,277 (992)285 922 (877)45 
Licensing agreements and other
2,724 (1,513)1,210 2,756 (1,458)1,297 
103,397 (67,549)35,848 102,944 (62,828)40,116 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Brands(b)
  827 827 
IPR&D(c)
18,893 18,893 23,193 23,193 
Licensing agreements and other
670 670 763 763 
19,563 19,563 24,784 24,784 
Identifiable intangible assets(d)
$122,961 $(67,549)$55,411 $127,728 $(62,828)$64,900 
(a)The increase in the gross carrying amount includes $740 million of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A) and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna), partially offset by impairments of $943 million (see Note 4).
(b)The changes in the gross carrying amounts reflect the transfer of $827 million from indefinite-lived brands to finite-lived brands for Medrol, partially offset by impairments of $475 million in finite-lived brands (see Note 4).
(c)The decrease in the gross carrying amount reflects impairments of $1.9 billion (see Note 4), $1.7 billion of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A), and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna).
(d)The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $5.3 billion, impairments of $3.3 billion (see Note 4) and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen of $950 million (see Note 2A).
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense
The following provides the expected annual amortization expense:
(MILLIONS)20252026202720282029
Amortization expense$4,838 $4,716 $4,125 $3,776 $2,829 
Schedule of Goodwill
The following summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill:
(MILLIONS)
Total(a)
Balance, January 1, 2023
$51,375 
Additions(b)
16,117 
Impact of foreign exchange and other
292 
Balance, December 31, 2023
67,783
Additions(b)
1,022 
Impact of foreign exchange
(278)
Balance, December 31, 2024
$68,527 
(a)As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
(b)Additions primarily represent our acquisition of Seagen in 2023 and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen in 2024 (see
Note 2A).
v3.25.0.1
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Pension Plans
Postretirement Plans
U.S.International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022202420232022202420232022
Service cost$ $— $— $87 $85 $116 $14 $12 $29 
Interest cost553 589 534 312 287 157 23 21 27 
Expected return on plan assets
(832)(778)(862)(322)(304)(296)(51)(44)(47)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)1 4 — (1)(113)(119)(130)
Actuarial (gains)/losses(a)
396 (410)225 33 102 (11)144 51 (440)
Curtailments — — (4)(2)(11) (12)(18)
Special termination benefits
 18 10 —  — 
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income117 (592)(84)120 169 (45)18 (90)(578)
Cost/(credit) reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(1)(2)(2)(4)31 (1)(80)128 169 
Cost/(credit) recognized in Comprehensive income
$116 $(594)$(86)$117 $199 $(46)$(62)$38 $(410)
(a)Reflects: (i) actuarial remeasurement net losses in 2024, primarily due to unfavorable asset performance for the U.S. pension plans and decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, partially offset by increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans and favorable asset performance for the international pension plans and postretirement plans, (ii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2023, primarily due to favorable asset performance in the U.S. and increases in discount rates for the international plans, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance for certain international plans, and (iii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2022, primarily due to increases in discount rates, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance.
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Pension PlansPostretirement Plans
U.S.International
Year Ended December 31,
(PERCENTAGES)202420232022202420232022202420232022
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate:
Pension plans/postretirement plans5.4 %5.4 %2.9 %5.4 %5.5 %2.9 %
Interest cost4.4 %3.8 %1.5 %
Service cost3.9 %3.6 %1.7 %
Expected return on plan assets8.0 %7.5 %6.3 %5.1 %4.5 %3.1 %8.0 %7.5 %6.3 %
Rate of compensation increase(a)
3.2 %3.0 %2.8 %
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:
Discount rate5.7 %5.4 %5.4 %4.1 %4.4 %3.8 %5.5 %5.4 %5.5 %
Rate of compensation increase(a)
3.1 %3.2 %3.0 %
(a)The rate of compensation increase is not used to determine the net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans as these plans are frozen.
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates
The following provides the healthcare cost trend rate assumptions for our U.S. postretirement benefit plans:
As of December 31,
20242023
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.5 %7.9 %
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline4.0 %4.0 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate2047 2047 
Schedule of Analysis of the Changes in the Benefit Obligations, Plan assets and Accounting Funded Status of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 Pension Plans Postretirement Plans
 U.S. International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation(a)
Benefit obligation, beginning$10,756 $11,420 $7,292 $7,497 $450 $410 
Service cost — 87 85 14 12 
Interest cost553 589 312 287 23 21 
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Plan amendments —  25 (193)— 
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b)
(299)(127)119 (518)199 96 
Foreign exchange impact(1)— (106)280 (2)(1)
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 77 13  — 
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 —  (3)
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Benefit obligation, ending(a)
9,781 10,756 7,363 7,292 486 450 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
10,935 10,871 6,552 6,865 636 647 
Actual return on plan assets138 1,061 408 (316)105 89 
Company contributions103 134 164 154  (15)
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Foreign exchange impact — (65)214  — 
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 62 13  — 
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Fair value of plan assets, ending9,948 10,935 6,696 6,552 736 636 
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$934 $1,010 $728 $644 $330 $266 
Current liabilities(90)(94)(31)(28)(5)(6)
Noncurrent liabilities(678)(738)(1,364)(1,355)(74)(74)
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Prior service (costs)/credits$(2)$(2)$(61)$(65)$365 $285 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets
$ $— $456 $579 
ABO768 831 1,752 1,834 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets$ $— $690 $964 
PBO768 831 2,084 2,347 
(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 Pension Plans Postretirement Plans
 U.S. International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation(a)
Benefit obligation, beginning$10,756 $11,420 $7,292 $7,497 $450 $410 
Service cost — 87 85 14 12 
Interest cost553 589 312 287 23 21 
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Plan amendments —  25 (193)— 
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b)
(299)(127)119 (518)199 96 
Foreign exchange impact(1)— (106)280 (2)(1)
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 77 13  — 
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 —  (3)
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Benefit obligation, ending(a)
9,781 10,756 7,363 7,292 486 450 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
10,935 10,871 6,552 6,865 636 647 
Actual return on plan assets138 1,061 408 (316)105 89 
Company contributions103 134 164 154  (15)
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Foreign exchange impact — (65)214  — 
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 62 13  — 
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Fair value of plan assets, ending9,948 10,935 6,696 6,552 736 636 
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$934 $1,010 $728 $644 $330 $266 
Current liabilities(90)(94)(31)(28)(5)(6)
Noncurrent liabilities(678)(738)(1,364)(1,355)(74)(74)
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Prior service (costs)/credits$(2)$(2)$(61)$(65)$365 $285 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets
$ $— $456 $579 
ABO768 831 1,752 1,834 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets$ $— $690 $964 
PBO768 831 2,084 2,347 
(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 Pension Plans Postretirement Plans
 U.S. International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation(a)
Benefit obligation, beginning$10,756 $11,420 $7,292 $7,497 $450 $410 
Service cost — 87 85 14 12 
Interest cost553 589 312 287 23 21 
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Plan amendments —  25 (193)— 
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b)
(299)(127)119 (518)199 96 
Foreign exchange impact(1)— (106)280 (2)(1)
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 77 13  — 
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 —  (3)
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Benefit obligation, ending(a)
9,781 10,756 7,363 7,292 486 450 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
10,935 10,871 6,552 6,865 636 647 
Actual return on plan assets138 1,061 408 (316)105 89 
Company contributions103 134 164 154  (15)
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Foreign exchange impact — (65)214  — 
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 62 13  — 
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Fair value of plan assets, ending9,948 10,935 6,696 6,552 736 636 
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$934 $1,010 $728 $644 $330 $266 
Current liabilities(90)(94)(31)(28)(5)(6)
Noncurrent liabilities(678)(738)(1,364)(1,355)(74)(74)
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Prior service (costs)/credits$(2)$(2)$(61)$(65)$365 $285 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets
$ $— $456 $579 
ABO768 831 1,752 1,834 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets$ $— $690 $964 
PBO768 831 2,084 2,347 
(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 Pension Plans Postretirement Plans
 U.S. International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation(a)
Benefit obligation, beginning$10,756 $11,420 $7,292 $7,497 $450 $410 
Service cost — 87 85 14 12 
Interest cost553 589 312 287 23 21 
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Plan amendments —  25 (193)— 
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b)
(299)(127)119 (518)199 96 
Foreign exchange impact(1)— (106)280 (2)(1)
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 77 13  — 
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 —  (3)
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Benefit obligation, ending(a)
9,781 10,756 7,363 7,292 486 450 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
10,935 10,871 6,552 6,865 636 647 
Actual return on plan assets138 1,061 408 (316)105 89 
Company contributions103 134 164 154  (15)
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Foreign exchange impact — (65)214  — 
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 62 13  — 
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Fair value of plan assets, ending9,948 10,935 6,696 6,552 736 636 
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$934 $1,010 $728 $644 $330 $266 
Current liabilities(90)(94)(31)(28)(5)(6)
Noncurrent liabilities(678)(738)(1,364)(1,355)(74)(74)
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Prior service (costs)/credits$(2)$(2)$(61)$(65)$365 $285 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets
$ $— $456 $579 
ABO768 831 1,752 1,834 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets$ $— $690 $964 
PBO768 831 2,084 2,347 
(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following provides: (i) an analysis of the changes in our benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of our benefit plans, (ii) the funded status recognized in our consolidated balance sheets and (iii) the pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 Pension Plans Postretirement Plans
 U.S. International
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation(a)
Benefit obligation, beginning$10,756 $11,420 $7,292 $7,497 $450 $410 
Service cost — 87 85 14 12 
Interest cost553 589 312 287 23 21 
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Plan amendments —  25 (193)— 
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other(b)
(299)(127)119 (518)199 96 
Foreign exchange impact(1)— (106)280 (2)(1)
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 77 13  — 
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 —  (3)
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Benefit obligation, ending(a)
9,781 10,756 7,363 7,292 486 450 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
10,935 10,871 6,552 6,865 636 647 
Actual return on plan assets138 1,061 408 (316)105 89 
Company contributions103 134 164 154  (15)
Employee contributions — 16 11 61 52 
Foreign exchange impact — (65)214  — 
Acquisitions/divestitures, net — 62 13  — 
Settlements
(756)(675)(69)(56) — 
Benefits paid(473)(457)(371)(334)(67)(137)
Fair value of plan assets, ending9,948 10,935 6,696 6,552 736 636 
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$934 $1,010 $728 $644 $330 $266 
Current liabilities(90)(94)(31)(28)(5)(6)
Noncurrent liabilities(678)(738)(1,364)(1,355)(74)(74)
Funded status$167 $179 $(667)$(740)$251 $186 
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Prior service (costs)/credits$(2)$(2)$(61)$(65)$365 $285 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets
$ $— $456 $579 
ABO768 831 1,752 1,834 
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):
Fair value of plan assets$ $— $690 $964 
PBO768 831 2,084 2,347 
(a)For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
(b)For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
(c)Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
The following provides the components of plan assets:
As of December 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
    Fair ValueFair Value
(MILLIONS EXCEPT TARGET ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE)Target Allocation PercentageTotalLevel 1Level
2
Level 3
Assets Measured at NAV(a)
TotalLevel 1Level
 2
Level 3
Assets Measured at NAV(a)
U.S. pension plans
Cash and cash equivalents0-10%$533 $56 $477 $ $ $606 $47 $559 $— $— 
Equity securities:10-40%
Global equity securities1,341 1,341    1,537 1,537 — — 
Equity commingled funds97  97   100 — 100 — — 
Fixed income securities:45-80%
Corporate debt securities2,878 4 2,874   3,668 3,667 — — 
Government and agency obligations(b)
2,059  2,059   1,971 — 1,971 — — 
Fixed income commingled funds42  12  30 25 — 14 — 11 
Other investments:5-35%
Partnership investments(c)
2,665    2,665 2,449 — — — 2,449 
Insurance contracts     99 — 99 — — 
Other commingled funds(d)
333    333 479 — — — 479 
Total100 %$9,948 $1,401 $5,518 $ $3,028 $10,935 $1,585 $6,410 $$2,939 
International pension plans
Cash and cash equivalents0-10%$310 $138 $172 $ $ $268 $120 $148 $— $— 
Equity securities:10-20%
Equity commingled funds704  619  86 633 — 587 — 46 
Fixed income securities:45-70%
Corporate debt securities638  633 5  617 — 617 — — 
Government and agency obligations(b)
960 1 960   848 — 848 — — 
Fixed income commingled funds1,750  1,064  686 1,852 — 872 — 980 
Other investments:15-35%
Partnership investments(c)
147  2  145 145 — — 142 
Insurance contracts1,221  45 1,176  1,151 — 55 1,096 — 
Other(d)
965 35 147 252 531 1,039 — 167 244 628 
Total100 %$6,696 $174 $3,642 $1,433 $1,447 $6,552 $120 $3,295 $1,340 $1,796 
U.S. postretirement plans(e)
Cash and cash equivalents0-5%$12 $ $12 $ $ $$$$— $— 
Insurance contracts95-100%724  724   633 — 633 — — 
Total100 %$736 $ $736 $ $ $636 $$635 $— $— 
(a)Certain investments that are measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The NAV amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented for the total pension benefits plan assets.
(b)Government and agency obligations are inclusive of repurchase agreements.
(c)Mainly includes investments in private equity, private debt and real estate.
(d)Mostly includes investments in hedge funds and real estate.
(e)Reflects postretirement plan assets, which support our U.S. retiree medical plans.
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets
The following provides an analysis of the changes in our more significant investments valued using significant unobservable inputs:
International Pension Plans
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Fair value, beginning$1,340 $1,455 
Actual return on plan assets:
Assets held, ending8 (96)
Assets sold during the period (3)
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net
(79)(155)
Transfer into/(out of) Level 3168 81 
Exchange rate changes(5)59 
Fair value, ending$1,433 $1,340 
Schedule of Expected Future Cash Flow Information
The following provides the expected future cash flow information related to our benefit plans:
  Pension PlansPostretirement Plans
(MILLIONS)U.S.International
Expected employer contributions:
2025
$90 $144 $40 
Expected benefit payments:
2025$871 $384 $44 
2026858 366 47 
2027844 384 49 
2028
825 385 50 
2029
815 392 50 
2030–2034
3,760 2,067 245 
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Share-Based Payments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Awards and Valuation Details
A summary of the awards and valuation details:
Awarded toTermsValuationRecognition and Presentation
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs)
Senior and other key management and select employees
Entitle the holder to receive shares of our common stock with a value equal to the difference between the defined settlement price and the grant price, plus the dividend equivalents accumulated during the five or seven-year term, if and to the extent the total value is positive.
Settlement price is the average closing price of our common stock during the 20 trading days ending on the fifth or seventh anniversary of the grant, as applicable; the grant price is the closing price of our common stock on the date of the grant.
Automatically settle on the fifth or seventh anniversary of the grant but vest on the third anniversary of the grant. Certain 2022 and 2023 five-year grants were modified during 2024 (for active colleagues) to vest on the fifth anniversary and settle on the seventh anniversary of the grant.
Retirement-eligible holders can convert their TSRUs, when vested, into Profit Units (PTUs) with a conversion ratio based on a calculation used to determine the shares at TSRU settlement. The PTUs are entitled to earn Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs), and the PTUs and DEUs will be settled in our common stock on the TSRUs’ original settlement date and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the original grant including forfeiture provisions.
As of the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Select employees
Entitle the holder to receive a specified number of shares of our common stock, including dividend equivalents that are reinvested into additional RSUs.
For RSUs granted before 2022, generally in all instances, the units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date assuming continuous service from the grant date. Beginning in 2022, generally in all instances, the units vest and distribute one-third per year for three years on each of the three annual anniversaries from the date of grant assuming continuous service from the grant date.
As of the grant date using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis for RSUs granted before 2022, and on an accelerated attribution approach for RSUs granted beginning in 2022, over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Portfolio Performance Shares (PPSs)
Select employees
Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock, if any, including shares resulting from dividend equivalents earned on such shares.
For PPSs granted, the awards vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date and the number of shares paid, if any, depends on the achievement of predetermined goals related to Pfizer’s long-term product portfolio during a three or five-year performance period from the year of the grant date, as applicable.
The number of shares that may be earned ranges from 0% to 200% of the initial award depending on goal achievement over the performance period.
As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned, and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved.
Performance Share Awards (PSAs)
Senior and other key management
Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock (retirees) earned, if any, or an equal value in cash (active colleagues), including dividend equivalents on shares earned, dependent upon the achievement of predetermined goals related to two measures:
a.Adjusted net income over three one-year periods; and
b.TSR as compared to the NYSE ARCA Pharmaceutical Index (DRG Index) over the three-year performance period.
PSAs vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date. PSA awards granted in 2022 and 2023 were modified during 2024 (for active colleagues) to vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant.
The award that may be earned ranges from 0% to 200% of the target award depending on goal achievement over the performance period.
As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved.
Awarded toTermsValuationRecognition and Presentation
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs)
Select employees identified as instrumental in delivering medicines to patients (excluding executive officers)
Entitle the holder to receive, at the end of the performance period, shares of our common stock, if any, including shares resulting from dividend equivalents earned on such shares.
For BPAs granted, the awards, if earned/vested, are settled at the end of the performance period, but no earlier than the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and dependent upon the achievement of the respective predetermined performance goals related to advancing Pfizer’s product pipeline during the performance period.
The number of shares that may be earned ranges from 0% to 600% of the target award depending on the level and timing of goal achievement over the performance period.
As of the grant date using the intrinsic value method using the closing price of our common stock
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the probable vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, and adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the price of our common stock, the number of shares that are probable of being earned and management’s assessment of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be achieved and/or management’s assessment of the probable vesting term.
Stock Options
Select employees
Entitle the holder to purchase a specified number of shares of our common stock at a price per share equal to the closing market price of our common stock on the date of grant, for a period of time when vested.
Since 2016, only a limited set of non-U.S. employees received stock option grants. No stock options were awarded to senior and other key management in any period presented.
Stock options vest on the third anniversary of the grant assuming continuous service from the grant date and have a contractual term of 10 years.
As of the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model
Amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Arrangement Activity
The following provides data related to all TSRU, RSU, PPS, PSA and stock option activity:
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FAIR VALUE OF SHARES VESTED PER TSRU AND STOCK OPTION AND YEARS)
TSRUsRSUsPPSsPSAsStock Options
Year Ended December 31,202420232022202420232022202420232022202420232022202420232022
Total fair value of shares vested(a)
$7.05$10.71$11.72$469$505$345$176$116$145$ $58$57$4.08$7.88$9.44
Total intrinsic value of options exercised or share units converted$29$755$1,131$123$250$280$ $102$247
Cash received upon exercise$ $181$260
Tax benefits realized from exercise$ $20$46
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax
$246$244$255$394$437$402$252$(138)$144$(21)$(5)$73$4$4$4
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax$270$192$179$214$212$266$107$81$135$40$22$38$4$4$3
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years)2.11.71.71.81.81.71.91.81.71.71.81.81.71.71.7
(a)Weighted-average GDFV per TSRUs and stock options.
Summary of all TSRU, RSU, PPS and PSA activity during 2024 (with the shares granted representing the maximum award that could be achieved for PPSs and PSAs):
TSRUsRSUs
PPSs(a)
PSAs
TSRUs Per TSRU, Weighted AverageShares  Weighted Avg. GDFV per shareShares Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per shareShares Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per share
(Thousands)GDFVGrant Price(Thousands)(Thousands)(Thousands)
Nonvested, December 31, 2023
77,673$9.67 $39.92 25,844$40.08 22,225$28.79 4,734$28.79 
Granted43,6747.05 26.90 17,07326.97 13,53526.92 2,59726.89 
Vested(31,076)7.42 33.87 (16,874)37.89 (6,329)27.76   
Reinvested dividend equivalents1,541 28.17 
Forfeited(5,370)8.66 33.90 (2,024)32.20 (3,274)28.03 (1,810)27.79 
Nonvested, December 31, 2024
84,902$9.63 $35.87 25,561$32.67 26,156$26.53 5,521$26.53 
(a)Vested and non-vested shares outstanding, but not paid as of December 31, 2024 were 33.9 million.
Summary of TSRU and PTU information as of December 31, 2024(a), (b):
TSRUs
(Thousands)
PTUs
(Thousands)
Weighted-Average
Grant Price
Per TSRU
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Millions)(c)
TSRUs Outstanding167,977 $34.17 2.5$122 
TSRUs Vested83,075 32.44 0.786 
TSRUs Expected to vest(d)
80,014 $35.93 4.334 
Outstanding PTUs converted from TSRUs exercised586 0.2$16 
(a)In 2024, we settled 2,419,674 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $27.76 per unit.
(b)In 2024, 1,150,382 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $31.54 per unit were converted into 100,307 PTUs.
(c)Market price of our underlying common stock less grant price plus dividend equivalents to date.
(d)The number of TSRUs expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions
Summary of the weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation of TSRUs and stock options:
TSRUsStock Options
Year Ended December 31,202420232022202420232022
Expected dividend yield (based on a constant dividend yield during the expected term)
6.06 %3.80 %3.42 %6.06 %3.80 %3.42 %
Risk-free interest rate (based on interpolated yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues)
4.31 %4.08 %1.87 %4.32 %4.03 %1.93 %
Expected stock price volatility (based on implied volatility, after consideration of historical volatility)
26.56 %23.23 %29.20 %26.56 %23.23 %29.21 %
TSRUs contractual/stock options expected term, years (based on historical exercise and post-vesting termination patterns for stock options)
5.155.155.176.506.506.50
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity
Summary of all stock option activity during 2024:
Shares
(Thousands)
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual Term
(Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value(a)
(Millions)
Outstanding, December 31, 2023
28,452 $32.66 
Granted1,372 26.90 
Exercised(4)29.06 
Forfeited(235)33.52 
Expired(9,964)30.69   
Outstanding, December 31, 2024
19,621 33.24 1.9$ 
Vested and expected to vest, December 31, 2024(b)
19,510 33.26 1.9 
Exercisable, December 31, 2024
17,447 $33.12 1.1$ 
(a)Market price of our underlying common stock less exercise price.
(b)The number of options expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
v3.25.0.1
Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earning Per Share
The following presents the detailed calculation of EPS:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)
202420232022
EPS Numerator  
Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders$8,020 $2,134 $31,366 
Discontinued operations––net of tax11 (15)
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders$8,031 $2,119 $31,372 
EPS Denominator  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Basic
5,664 5,643 5,608 
Common-share equivalents36 66 125 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Diluted
5,700 5,709 5,733 
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents(a)
24 
(a)These common stock equivalents were outstanding for the periods presented, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for those periods because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
v3.25.0.1
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities
For operating leases, the ROU assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets follows:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)Balance Sheet Classification20242023
ROU assetsOther noncurrent assets$2,289 $2,924 
Lease liabilities (short-term)Other current liabilities356 527 
Lease liabilities (long-term)Other noncurrent liabilities2,286 2,626 
Schedule of Lease Costs and Other Supplemental Information
Components of total lease cost includes:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Operating lease cost$683 $863 $714 
Variable lease cost517 444 536 
Sublease income(23)(24)(32)
Total lease cost$1,177 $1,283 $1,218 
Other supplemental information follows:
As of December 31,
(MILLIONS)20242023
Operating leases
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Lease Term (Years)10.210.8
Weighted-Average Discount Rate3.7 %3.8 %
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$601 $744 $617 
(Gains)/losses on sale and leaseback transactions, net29 (49)11 
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
The following reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the first five years and total of the remaining years to the operating lease liabilities recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024:
(MILLIONS)
PeriodOperating Lease Liabilities
Next one year(a)
$443 
1-2 years406 
2-3 years361 
3-4 years281 
4-5 years239 
Thereafter1,468 
Total undiscounted lease payments3,197 
Less: Imputed interest
556 
Present value of minimum lease payments2,642 
Less: Current portion
356 
Noncurrent portion$2,286 
(a)Reflects lease payments due within 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date.
v3.25.0.1
Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment
The following table provides selected information by reportable segment:
 
Total Revenues
Earnings(a)
Depreciation and Amortization(b)
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)
20242023 2022 20242023 202220242023 2022
Reportable Segment:
Biopharma(c)
$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 $28,139 $15,923 $47,939 $1,360 $1,213 $1,107 
Other business activities(d)
1,228 1,316 1,349 (7,382)(4,342)(5,162)340 323 332 
Reconciling Items:
Amortization of intangible assets(5,286)(4,733)(3,609)5,286 4,733 3,609 
Acquisition-related items(1,938)(1,874)(832)12 (11)(20)
Certain significant items(e)
(5,510)(3,917)(3,608)14 32 36 
$63,627 $59,553 $101,175 $8,023 $1,058 $34,729 $7,013 $6,290 $5,064 
(a)Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
(b)Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation is allocated based on estimates of physical production. As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, we have reclassified $331 million and $294 million of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
(c)Biopharma’s revenues and earnings in 2024 reflect a non-cash favorable product return adjustment of $771 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024 and in 2023 reflected a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion (see Note 17C). In 2023, Biopharma earnings included approximately $6.2 billion of inventory write-offs and related charges to Cost of sales mainly due to lower-than-expected demand for our COVID-19 products. In 2022, Biopharma earnings included COVID-19-related charges of approximately $1.7 billion to Cost of sales, composed of (i) inventory write-offs of approximately $1.2 billion related to COVID-19
products that exceeded or were expected to exceed their approved shelf-lives prior to being used and (ii) charges of approximately $0.5 billion, primarily related to excess raw materials for Paxlovid. Biopharma’s earnings also include dividend income from our investment in ViiV of $272 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023 and $314 million in 2022.
(d)Other business activities include revenues and costs associated with PC1 and Pfizer Ignite as well as costs that we do not allocate to our operating segments, per above.
(e)Certain significant items are substantive and/or unusual, and in some cases recurring, items (as noted above). Earnings in 2024 include, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion (primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), (iii) actuarial valuation and other postretirement plan losses of $579 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (iv) charges for certain legal matters of $567 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and (v) a charge in Other (income)/deductions––net of $420 million related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program, partially offset by (vi) net gains on equity securities of $1.0 billion and (vii) net gains of $825 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, which are comprised of (a) total gains on the sales of $945 million less (b) $120 million in the fourth quarter (included in Other business activities) representing our pro-rata share of Haleon’s third quarter 2024 adjusted income recorded on a one quarter lag and implicitly included in the gain on the sale of those shares. Earnings in 2023 included, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net and (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion ($290 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), partially offset by (iii) net gains on equity securities of $1.6 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. Earnings in 2022 included, among other items: (i) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $1.4 billion ($562 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs) and (ii) net losses on equity securities of $1.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Notes 3 and 4.
The following provides Biopharma reportable segment information regularly provided to the CODM:
Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
Biopharma reportable segment:
Biopharma total revenues$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 
Less:
Cost of sales14,997 22,666 32,859 
Selling, informational and administrative expenses10,040 10,235 9,207 
Research and development expenses9,532 9,763 10,324 
Acquired in-process research and development expenses108 194 181 
Other (income)/deductions––net
(416)(543)(685)
Biopharma earnings$28,139 $15,923 $47,939 
Revenues - Comirnaty
$5,353 $11,220 $37,809 
Revenues - Paxlovid
$5,716 $1,279 $18,933 
Revenues - excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid
$51,331 $45,738 $43,084 
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
The following summarizes revenues by geographic area:
 Year Ended December 31,
(MILLIONS)202420232022
United States$38,691 $28,145 $43,317 
International:
Developed Markets
16,057 20,910 40,534 
Emerging Markets8,879 10,498 17,324 
Total revenues$63,627 $59,553 $101,175 
Schedules of Concentration of Risk
The following summarizes revenue, as a percentage of Total revenues, for our three largest U.S. wholesaler customers and the U.S. government, which was concentrated in our Biopharma operating segment:
 Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
McKesson, Inc.
23 %16 %%
Cencora, Inc.
17 %12 %%
Cardinal Health, Inc.14 %10 %%
U.S. government(a)
6 %— 23 %
Schedule of Significant Product Revenues
The following provides detailed revenue information for several of our major products:
(MILLIONS)Year Ended December 31,
PRODUCTPRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS202420232022
TOTAL REVENUES$63,627 $59,553 $101,175 
GLOBAL BIOPHARMACEUTICALS BUSINESS (BIOPHARMA)
$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 
Primary Care$30,135 $30,799 $73,181 
Eliquis(a)
Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism7,366 6,747 6,480 
Prevnar family
Active immunization to prevent pneumonia, invasive disease and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
6,411 6,501 6,342 
Paxlovid(b)
COVID-19 in certain high-risk patients
5,716 1,279 18,933 
Comirnaty
Active immunization to prevent COVID-19
5,353 11,220 37,809 
Nurtec ODT/VyduraAcute treatment of migraine and prevention of episodic migraine1,263 928 213 
Abrysvo
Active immunization to prevent RSV infection
755 890 — 
Premarin family
Symptoms of menopause380 397 455 
BMP2
Bone graft for spinal fusion
352 338 277 
FSME-IMMUN/TicoVacActive immunization to prevent tick-borne encephalitis disease280 268 200 
All other Primary CareVarious2,259 2,233 2,473 
Specialty Care$16,652 $14,988 $13,851 
Vyndaqel familyATTR-CM and polyneuropathy5,451 3,321 2,447 
Xeljanz
RA, PsA, UC, active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis1,168 1,703 1,796 
Enbrel (Outside the U.S. and Canada)
RA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, PsA, plaque psoriasis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis
690 830 1,003 
Sulperazon
Bacterial infections637 757 786 
ZaviceftaBacterial infections586 511 412 
Octagam(c)
Primary humoral immunodeficiency, chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, and dermatomyositis in adults
509 245 186 
Inflectra
Crohn’s disease, pediatric Crohn’s disease, UC, pediatric UC, RA in combination with methotrexate, ankylosing spondylitis, PsA and plaque psoriasis
509 490 532 
ZithromaxBacterial infections480 406 331 
(MILLIONS)Year Ended December 31,
PRODUCTPRIMARY INDICATION OR CLASS202420232022
Genotropin
Replacement of human growth hormone470 539 360 
BeneFIXHemophilia B381 424 425 
Cibinqo
Atopic dermatitis
215 128 27 
Oxbryta(d)
Sickle cell disease201 328 73 
All other Hospital(e)
Various
4,448 4,514 4,730 
All other Specialty CareVarious907 792 743 
Oncology$15,612 $12,450 $12,794 
IbranceHR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer4,367 4,753 5,120 
Xtandi(f)
mCRPC, nmCRPC, mCSPC, nmCSPC
2,039 1,659 1,650 
Padcev
Locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer
1,588 53 — 
Adcetris
Hodgkin lymphoma and certain T-cell lymphomas
1,089 56 — 
Oncology biosimilars(g)
Various
1,037 1,407 1,753 
Inlyta
Advanced RCC978 1,036 1,003 
Lorbrena
ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC
731 539 343 
Bosulif
Philadelphia chromosome–positive chronic myelogenous leukemia645 645 575 
Braftovi/Mektovi
Metastatic melanoma in patients with a BRAFV600E/K mutation and for metastatic NSCLC in patients with a BRAFV600E mutation; and, for Braftovi for the treatment of BRAFV600E-mutant mCRC, in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab)(h) (after prior therapy) or cetuximab and mFOLFOX6
607 477 456 
Tukysa
Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer; RAS wild-type, HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer480 18 — 
Elrexfio
Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
133 10 — 
Tivdak
Recurrent or mCC
131 — 
Talzenna
In combination with Xtandi (enzalutamide) for adult patients with HRR gene-mutated mCRPC; treatment of BRCA gene-mutated, HER2-negative, inoperable or recurrent breast cancer
117 64 48 
All other OncologyVarious1,670 1,729 1,846 
PFIZER CENTREONE(i)
$1,146 $1,272 $1,342 
PFIZER IGNITE
$82 $44 $
BIOPHARMA
$62,400 $58,237 $99,826 
PFIZER U.S. COMMERCIAL DIVISION (U.S. Primary Care and U.S. Specialty Care)
26,765 19,299 34,337 
PFIZER ONCOLOGY DIVISION
11,567 8,450 8,583 
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DIVISION
24,068 30,488 56,905 
Total Alliance revenues included above$8,388 $7,582 $8,537 
Total Royalty revenues included above
$1,423 $1,058 $845 
(a)Reflects Alliance revenues and product revenues.
(b)2024 includes (i) a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter to the estimated non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned by the U.S. government through February 29, 2024 versus the estimated 6.5 million treatment courses that were expected to be returned as of December 31, 2023, and (ii) $442 million of revenue recorded in the third quarter in connection with the creation of the U.S. SNS. 2023 includes a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory.
(c)2024 includes $129 million related to a one-time sales true-up settlement agreement with our commercialization partner.
(d)In September 2024, we announced our voluntary withdrawal of all lots of Oxbryta for the treatment of sickle cell disease in all markets where it is approved, as well as the discontinuation of expanded access programs worldwide, based on the totality of clinical data that indicated at that time the overall benefit of Oxbryta no longer outweighs the risk in the approved sickle cell patient population. The data suggest an imbalance in vaso-occlusive crises and fatal events, which requires further assessment that remains ongoing.
(e)Includes, among other Hospital products, amounts previously presented as All other Anti-infectives and Ig Portfolio.
(f)Primarily reflects Alliance revenues and royalty revenues.
(g)Biosimilars are highly similar versions of approved and authorized biological medicines. Oncology biosimilars primarily include Retacrit, Ruxience, Zirabev, Trazimera and Nivestym.
(h)Erbitux is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC.
(i)PC1 includes revenues from our contract manufacturing and our active pharmaceutical ingredient sales operation, as well as revenues related to our manufacturing and supply agreements with legacy Pfizer businesses/partnerships.
v3.25.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
operatingSegment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]            
Number of operating segments 3     3    
Advertising expense   $ 3.3     $ 3.7 $ 2.8
Revenue [Member] | Top Ten Products [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]            
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, amount           $ 1.0
Concentration risk, percentage           82.00%
Revenue [Member] | Top Nine Products [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]            
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, amount         $ 1.0  
Concentration risk, percentage         64.00%  
Revenue [Member] | Top Eleven Products | Product Concentration Risk [Member]            
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, amount   $ 1.0        
Concentration risk, percentage     66.00%      
v3.25.0.1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Accrued Rebates and Other Accruals (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]    
Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals $ 10,822 $ 9,014
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]    
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]    
Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals 1,627 1,770
Other current liabilities [Member]    
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]    
Accrued rebates 7,195 5,546
Other accruals 972 902
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member]    
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]    
Total accrued rebates and other sales-related accruals $ 1,029 $ 796
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Acquisitions (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 14, 2023
USD ($)
medicine
$ / shares
Oct. 05, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Oct. 03, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 09, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 11, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Oct. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Business acquisition, cash payment, net of cash acquired                 $ 0 $ 43,430 $ 22,997  
Uncertain tax positions           $ 4,802 [1]   $ 4,802 [1] 4,530 [1] 4,802 [1] 4,494 [1] $ 6,068
Goodwill           $ 67,783 [2]   67,783 [2] 68,527 67,783 [2] 51,375 [2]  
Acquired in-process research and development expenses                 108 194 953  
ReViral [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Asset acquisition, consideration transferred       $ 536                
Payments to acquire asset       436                
Payment for asset acquisition, base payment       425                
Asset acquisition, contingent consideration       100                
Acquired in-process research and development expenses       $ 426                
Seagen [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Business acquisition, per share in cash (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 229                      
Business acquisition, cash payment, gross $ 44,200                      
Business acquisition, cash payment, net of cash acquired $ 43,400                      
Post closing compensation expense               $ 476        
Number of approved medicines | medicine 4                      
Gross contractual amount receivable $ 597                      
Net deferred tax liabilities 4,800                      
Uncertain tax positions 48                      
Net deferred tax liabilities, gross (6,300)                      
Deferred tax assets 1,500                      
Pro Forma net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders                   1,481 (27,870)  
Shares issued in acquisition (in shares) | shares           0            
Goodwill 16,126               17,148      
Inventories [3] $ 4,195               3,273      
Seagen [Member] | Amortization Expense [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Pro Forma net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders                   553 576  
Seagen [Member] | Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Pro Forma net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders                   755 934  
Seagen [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Pro Forma net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders                   984 2,000  
Seagen [Member] | Interest Income [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Pro Forma net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders                   $ 1,200 $ 267  
GBT [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Business acquisition, per share in cash (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 68.50                    
Business acquisition, cash payment, gross   $ 5,700                    
Business acquisition, cash payment, net of cash acquired   5,200                    
Net deferred tax liabilities   516                    
Intangible assets   4,400                    
Goodwill   1,100                    
Inventories   $ 644                    
Acquired inventory, selling period   3 years                    
Assumed long-term debt, paid in full   $ 331                    
Biohaven [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Business acquisition, per share in cash (in dollars per share) | $ / shares             $ 148.50          
Business acquisition, cash payment, gross             $ 11,500          
Net deferred tax liabilities     $ 544                  
Intangible assets     12,100                  
Goodwill     823                  
Inventories     $ 813                  
Acquired inventory, selling period     2 years                  
Assumed long-term debt, paid in full     $ 1,400                  
Repayment of assumed debt     863                  
Business acquisition, equity consideration     495                  
Consideration transferred, including equity interest held prior to business combination     11,800                  
Fair value of previously held equity interest in acquiree     300                  
Trade accounts receivable     398                  
Other current liabilities     526                  
Arena [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Business acquisition, per share in cash (in dollars per share) | $ / shares         $ 100              
Business acquisition, cash payment, gross         $ 6,600              
Business acquisition, cash payment, net of cash acquired         6,200              
Post closing compensation expense         138              
Net deferred tax liabilities         490              
Intangible assets         5,500              
Goodwill         1,000              
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Seagen [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Acquired intangible assets, useful life 18 years                      
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | GBT [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets   $ 1,400                    
Acquired intangible assets, useful life   6 years                    
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Biohaven [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets     $ 11,600                  
Acquired intangible assets, useful life     11 years                  
IPR&D [Member] | Seagen [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets $ 20,800               $ 19,900      
IPR&D [Member] | GBT [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets   $ 3,000                    
IPR&D [Member] | Biohaven [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets     $ 450                  
IPR&D [Member] | Arena [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets         5,000              
Licensing Agreements [Member] | Arena [Member]                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Intangible assets         $ 460              
[1] In 2024, included in Income taxes payable ($103 million), Other current assets ($0.4 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.5 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($3 million) and Other taxes payable ($2.9 billion). In 2023, included in Income taxes payable ($94 million), Other current assets ($1 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.3 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($4 million) and Other taxes payable ($3.4 billion).
[2] As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
[3] As adjusted, comprised of $1.1 billion current inventories and $2.1 billion noncurrent inventories.
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$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
[1]
Dec. 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
[1]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill $ 68,527 $ 67,783   $ 51,375
Seagen [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Working capital, excluding inventories [2] 621   $ 736  
Inventories [3] 3,273   4,195  
Property, plant and equipment 280   524  
Other noncurrent assets 59   174  
Net income tax accounts [4] (4,779)   (6,123)  
Other noncurrent liabilities (187)   (167)  
Total identifiable net assets 27,086   28,108  
Goodwill 17,148   16,126  
Net assets acquired/total consideration transferred 44,234   44,234  
Measurement Period Adjustments        
Working capital, excluding inventories [2],[5] (115)      
Inventories [3],[5] (922)      
Property, plant and equipment [5] (243)      
Other noncurrent assets [5] (115)      
Net income tax accounts [4],[5] 1,343      
Other noncurrent liabilities [5] (20)      
Total identifiable net assets [5] (1,022)      
Goodwill [5] 1,022      
Net assets acquired/total consideration transferred [5] 0      
Seagen [Member] | IPR&D [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Intangible assets 19,900   20,800  
Measurement Period Adjustments        
Identifiable intangible assets [5] (900)      
Seagen [Member] | Developed Technology Rights and Other Intangible Assets [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Intangible assets [6] 7,920   $ 7,970  
Measurement Period Adjustments        
Identifiable intangible assets [5],[6] $ (50)      
[1] As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
[2] Includes cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation and other current liabilities.
[3] As adjusted, comprised of $1.1 billion current inventories and $2.1 billion noncurrent inventories.
[4] As adjusted, included primarily in Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. The measurement period adjustments primarily reflect the tax impact of the pre-tax measurement period adjustments.
[5] The changes in the estimated fair values are to better reflect market participant assumptions about facts and circumstances existing as of the acquisition date. The measurement period adjustments did not result from intervening events subsequent to the acquisition date.
[6] As adjusted, comprised mainly of $7.5 billion of finite-lived developed technology rights with an estimated weighted-average life of approximately 18 years.
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$ in Billions
Dec. 14, 2023
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Current inventories $ 1.1
Noncurrent inventories 2.1
Developed Technology Rights [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Identifiable intangible assets, excluding in-process research and development $ 7.5
Acquired intangible assets, estimated weighted-average useful life 18 years
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Seagen [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Revenues subsequent to acquisition $ 132    
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders $ (746)    
Revenues   $ 61,893 $ 103,137
Net income/(loss) attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders   $ (1,481) $ 27,870
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders   $ (0.26) $ 4.86
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$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders $ (746)
Restructuring, integration and acquisition-related costs [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders 614
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders 109
Amortization Expense [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders 25
Depreciation Expense [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net loss attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders $ 2
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Divestitures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 19, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Maximum consideration to be received from divestiture $ 1,000      
Cash proceeds from disposal 300      
Pre-tax gain on divestiture $ 222 $ 222    
Viatris [Member]        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Nontrade payables   $ 33   $ 105
Viatris [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Manufacturing and Supply Agreement [Member]        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Period of continuing involvement after disposal     4 years  
Viatris [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Manufacturing and Supply Agreement [Member]        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Period of continuing involvement after disposal     7 years  
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Change in the Carrying Value of Equity Method Investment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Beginning carrying value reported in Equity-method investments [1]     $ 11,637  
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income balances in Equity-method investments [2]     (143) $ 0
Transfer of carrying value to Short-term investments [3]     (5,411) 0
Ending carrying value [1]     217 11,637
Haleon [Member]        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Beginning carrying value reported in Equity-method investments     11,451 10,824
Carrying value of shares sold     (6,113) 0
Dividends     (212) (153)
Currency translation adjustments and other [4]     341 293
Basis difference adjustments and amortization [5],[6]     (91) (2)
Pfizer share of Haleon investee capital transaction $ 46 $ (91) (44) [5],[7] 0 [5],[7]
Pfizer share of Haleon earnings [5]     224 489
Ending carrying value     $ 0 $ 11,451
[1] As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
[2] The 2024 activity primarily represent foreign currency translation balances in Accumulated other comprehensive income related to the equity-method investment in Haleon that were reclassified into Equity-method investments upon our loss of significant influence over Haleon and our discontinuance of the equity method for the Haleon investment.
[3] The final carrying value of our equity-method investment in Haleon was reclassified to Short-term investments and is being accounted for as an equity investment with a readily determinable fair value.
[4] See Note 6.
[5] Included in Other (income)/deductions––net.
[6] Adjustments in 2024 include (i) the impact of Haleon’s brand divestitures and impairments of intangible assets and (ii) changes in Haleon’s tax rates on intangible asset-related deferred tax liabilities.
[7] In 2024, includes (i) a decrease of $91 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 for Pfizer’s share of an investee capital transaction recognized by Haleon for treasury stock Haleon purchased in the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) an increase of $46 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024 for the impact of the reduction in Pfizer’s ownership from approximately 32% to approximately 23% as applied to dividends with a record date in the first quarter of 2024, which were recognized in Haleon’s second quarter 2024 financial statements.
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$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Oct. 31, 2024
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Pfizer share of Haleon investee capital transaction $ 46 $ (91) $ (44) [1],[2] $ 0 [1],[2]  
Equity method investment, ownership percentage     23.00% 32.00% 15.00%
[1] In 2024, includes (i) a decrease of $91 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 for Pfizer’s share of an investee capital transaction recognized by Haleon for treasury stock Haleon purchased in the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) an increase of $46 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024 for the impact of the reduction in Pfizer’s ownership from approximately 32% to approximately 23% as applied to dividends with a record date in the first quarter of 2024, which were recognized in Haleon’s second quarter 2024 financial statements.
[2] Included in Other (income)/deductions––net.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investee (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 29, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Balance Sheet [Abstract]                
Current assets $ 50,358   $ 43,333          
Total assets 213,396   226,501          
Current liabilities 42,995   47,794          
Total liabilities 124,899   137,213          
Equity attributable to shareholders 88,203   89,014          
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests 294   274          
Total equity 88,497   89,288   $ 95,916     $ 77,462
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]                
Revenues: 63,627   59,553   101,175      
Income from continuing operations 8,051   2,172   31,401      
Net income 8,062   2,158   31,407      
Income attributable to shareholders 8,031   2,119   31,372      
Haleon [Member]                
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Balance Sheet [Abstract]                
Current assets       $ 5,876     $ 7,813  
Noncurrent assets       36,954     37,572  
Total assets       42,830     45,385  
Current liabilities       6,117     7,468  
Noncurrent liabilities       15,744     15,511  
Total liabilities       21,862     22,979  
Equity attributable to shareholders       20,719     22,129  
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests       249     277  
Total equity       20,968     $ 22,406  
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]                
Revenues:   $ 14,252   13,921        
Cost of sales   (5,656)   (5,580)        
Gross profit   8,596   8,341        
Income from continuing operations   1,668   1,606        
Net income   1,668   1,606        
Income attributable to shareholders   $ 1,600   $ 1,528        
Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member]                
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]                
Revenues:           $ 13,566    
Cost of sales           (5,081)    
Gross profit           8,486    
Income from continuing operations           1,745    
Net income           1,745    
Income attributable to shareholders           $ 1,675    
ViiV [Member]                
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Balance Sheet [Abstract]                
Current assets 4,338   4,237          
Noncurrent assets 3,223   3,009          
Total assets 7,561   7,245          
Current liabilities 4,280   4,085          
Noncurrent liabilities 6,205   5,998          
Total liabilities 10,485   10,083          
Equity attributable to shareholders (2,924)   (2,838)          
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]                
Revenues: 8,971   7,845   6,955      
Cost of sales (1,360)   (1,060)   (819)      
Gross profit 7,611   6,785   6,135      
Income from continuing operations 3,062   3,090   3,108      
Net income 3,062   3,090   3,108      
Income attributable to shareholders $ 3,062   $ 3,090   $ 3,108      
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Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Equity Method Investments (Details)
€ in Millions, £ in Millions, shares in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Jul. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2022
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 02, 2023
GBP (£)
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2022
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2022
GBP (£)
Jul. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Proceeds from partial sales of investment in Haleon [1]         $ 7,040,000,000 $ 0 $ 0              
Other short-term borrowings [2]         755,000,000 252,000,000                
Dividend received from the Consumer Healthcare JV [1]         0 0 3,960,000,000              
Equity-method investments [3]         $ 217,000,000 11,637,000,000                
1.365% Consumer Healthcare JV Loan [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Debt instrument, face amount | £                 £ 2,900          
Other short-term borrowings               $ 3,700,000,000            
Stated interest rate               1.365% 1.365%          
Repurchased debt | £       £ 2,900                    
Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member] | Senior Notes, USD Denominated [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Debt instrument, face amount                   $ 8,750,000,000        
Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member] | Senior Notes, EUR Denominated [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Debt instrument, face amount | €                     € 2,350      
Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member] | Senior Notes, GBP Denominated [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Debt instrument, face amount | £                       £ 700    
Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member] | GSK [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Proposed percent of ownership disposal                   80.00% 80.00% 80.00%    
Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Equity method investment, ownership percentage                   32.00% 32.00% 32.00%    
Dividends received, total     $ 4,200,000,000 £ 3,500                    
Dividend received from the Consumer Healthcare JV     $ 4,000,000,000                      
Haleon/Consumer Healthcare JV [Member] | GSK [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Equity method investment, ownership percentage                         68.00%  
ViiV [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Equity method investment, ownership percentage         11.70%                  
Equity-method investments                           $ 0
Dividend income         $ (272,000,000) $ (265,000,000) (314,000,000)              
Haleon [Member]                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Equity method investment, ownership percentage 15.00%       23.00% 32.00%                
Equity method investment, ownership percentage sold 34.00% 30.00%                        
Proceeds from partial sales of investment in Haleon $ 3,500,000,000 $ 3,500,000,000                        
Gain on sale of equity method investment         $ 945,000,000                  
Equity-method investments         $ 0 $ 11,451,000,000 $ 10,824,000,000              
Haleon [Member] | Sale of Equity-Method Investment in Private Placement                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Number of shares sold in transaction (in shares) | shares 61 102                        
Haleon [Member] | Sale of Equity-Method Investment in Public Stock Offering                            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Number of shares sold in transaction (in shares) | shares 640 791                        
[1] See Note 2C.
[2] Primarily includes cash collateral. See Note 7F.
[3] As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Collaborative Arrangements (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2022
Oct. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]          
Acquired in-process research and development expenses     $ 108 $ 194 $ 953
Biohaven [Member] | Collaborative Arrangement [Member]          
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]          
Cash payment to collaborators $ 500        
Upfront payment to collaborators 150        
Committed investment from collaborator 350        
Acquired in-process research and development expenses $ 263        
Biohaven [Member]          
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]          
Business acquisition, per share in cash (in dollars per share)   $ 148.50      
Business acquisition, cash payment   $ 11,500      
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Revenues—Alliance revenues $ 8,388 $ 7,582 $ 8,537
Total revenues 63,627 59,553 101,175
Cost of sales [1],[2] (17,851) (24,954) (34,344)
Selling, informational and administrative expenses [1] (14,730) (14,771) (13,677)
Other income/(deductions)—net (4,388) (222) (1,062)
Product [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Revenues—Revenues 53,816 50,914 91,793
Royalty [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Revenues—Revenues [3] 1,423 1,058 845
Collaborative Arrangement [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Revenues—Alliance revenues [4] 8,388 7,582 8,537
Total revenues 9,486 8,400 9,588
Cost of sales [5] (2,901) (4,277) (15,589)
Selling, informational and administrative expenses [6] (335) (267) (196)
Research and development expenses [7] 282 219 272
Acquired in-process research and development expenses [8] 2 (13) (339)
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs [9] 45 0 0
Other income/(deductions)—net (15) 25 50
Collaborative Arrangement [Member] | Product [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Revenues—Revenues [10] 175 212 437
Collaborative Arrangement [Member] | Royalty [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Revenues—Revenues [11] $ 923 $ 605 $ 614
[1] Exclusive of amortization of intangible assets.
[2] See Note 17A.
[3] See Note 1A.
[4] Substantially all relates to amounts earned from our partners under co-promotion agreements. The increase in 2024 was primarily driven by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis and Xtandi, partially offset by a decrease in Alliance revenues from Bavencio. The decrease in 2023 was primarily driven by a decline in Alliance revenues from Comirnaty, partially offset by an increase in Alliance revenues from Eliquis.
[5] Primarily relates to amounts paid to collaboration partners for their share of net sales or profits earned in collaboration arrangements where we are the principal in the transaction, and cost of sales for inventory purchased from our partners. The decreases in 2024 and in 2023 primarily relate to Comirnaty.
[6] Represents net reimbursements to our partners for selling, informational and administrative expenses incurred.
[7] Represents net reimbursements from our partners for research and development expenses incurred.
[8] Primarily relates to upfront payments to our partners as well as premiums paid on our equity investments in the common stock of our partners.
[9] Relates to exit costs associated with terminating a collaboration with SMPS.
[10] Represents sales to our partners of products manufactured by us.
[11] Primarily relates to royalties from our collaboration partners.
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Equity-Method Investments, Collaborative Arrangements and Research and Development Arrangement - Research and Development Arrangement (Details) - Blackstone [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Research and development arrangement, maximum funding amount $ 550    
Research and development arrangement, funding to offset costs incurred   $ 135 $ 175
Clinical Trial Agreement Terms [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Maximum potential consideration 468    
Net Sales and Royalty Agreement Terms [Member]      
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]      
Maximum potential consideration $ 550    
v3.25.0.1
Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended 15 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charge (credit) [1] $ 1,987 $ 1,968 $ 882  
Biopharma [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring charge (credit) 1,800   $ 796  
Realigning Our Cost Base Program [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring costs incurred to date 2,600     $ 2,600
Expected cost 2,900     2,900
Realigning Our Cost Base Program [Member] | Biopharma [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring costs incurred to date 2,100     2,100
Expected cost 2,200     2,200
Restructuring charge (credit) 571 $ 1,400   2,000
Manufacturing Optimization Program - Phase One [Member] | Biopharma [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Expected cost 1,600     1,600
Manufacturing Optimization Program [Member] | Biopharma [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring costs incurred to date 1,200     $ 1,200
Restructuring charge (credit) $ 1,200      
[1] Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
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Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives - Costs (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring charges:      
Employee terminations $ 1,152 $ 1,622 $ 776
Asset impairments 432 227 52
Exit costs 403 119 54
Total restructuring charges/(credits) [1] 1,987 1,968 882
Transaction costs [2] 5 190 144
Integration costs and other [3] 427 785 348
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs 2,419 2,943 1,375
Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows [4] 19 32 36
Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows:      
Implementation costs [5] 294 457 616
Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives 2,738 3,426 2,018
Other (Income)/Deductions--net [Member]      
Restructuring charges:      
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net 7 (7) (9)
Cost of Sales [Member]      
Restructuring charges:      
Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows [4] 14 31 34
Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows:      
Implementation costs [5] 120 67 54
Selling, Informational and Administrative Expenses [Member]      
Restructuring charges:      
Additional depreciation––asset restructuring recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows [4] 5 1 2
Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows:      
Implementation costs [5] 90 289 560
Research and Development Expense [Member]      
Implementation costs recorded in our consolidated statements of income as follows:      
Implementation costs [5] $ 84 $ 101 $ 2
[1] Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
[2] Represents external costs for banking, legal, accounting and other similar services.
[3] Represents external, incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, such as expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes, and certain other qualifying costs. 2023 costs mostly relate to our acquisition of Seagen, including $476 million that was recognized as a post-closing compensation expense for payments to Seagen employees in the fourth quarter of 2023 for the fair value of long-term incentive awards that vested upon closing and the expense for employee incentive awards issued in contemplation of the merger. 2022 costs mostly related to our acquisitions of Arena and GBT, including $138 million in payments to Arena employees in the first quarter of 2022 and $136 million in payments to GBT employees in the fourth quarter of 2022 for the fair value of previously unvested long-term incentive awards that was recognized as post-closing compensation expense. See Note 2A.
[4] Represents the impact of changes in the estimated useful lives of assets involved in restructuring actions.
[5] Represents external, incremental costs directly related to implementing our non-acquisition-related cost-reduction/productivity initiatives.
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Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives - Costs - Footnotes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 15 Months Ended
Oct. 05, 2022
Mar. 11, 2022
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Apr. 03, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Restructuring charge (credit) [1]           $ 1,987 $ 1,968 $ 882  
Seagen [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Post closing compensation expense     $ 476            
Seagen [Member] | Restructuring Charges and Acquisition-Related Costs [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Post closing compensation expense     $ 476            
Arena [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Post closing compensation expense   $ 138              
Arena [Member] | Restructuring Charges and Acquisition-Related Costs [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Post closing compensation expense         $ 138        
GBT [Member] | Restructuring Charges and Acquisition-Related Costs [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Post closing compensation expense $ 136     $ 136          
Biopharma [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Restructuring charge (credit)           1,800   796  
Biopharma [Member] | Manufacturing Optimization Program [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Restructuring charge (credit)           1,200      
Biopharma [Member] | Realigning Our Cost Base Program [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Restructuring charge (credit)           $ 571 1,400   $ 2,000
Biopharma [Member] | Realigning Our Cost Base Program [Member] | One-time Termination Benefits                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Restructuring charge (credit)                 $ 1,500
Biopharma [Member] | Transforming to a More Focused Company Plan [Member]                  
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]                  
Restructuring charge (credit)             $ 3 $ 601  
[1] Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
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Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives - Restructuring Accruals (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 1,988 [1] $ 1,204  
Provision [2] 1,987 1,968 $ 882
Utilization and other [3] (1,856) (1,184)  
Ending balance 2,120 [4] 1,988 [1] 1,204
Employee Termination Costs [Member]      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 1,978 [1] 1,196  
Provision 1,152 1,622  
Utilization and other [3] (1,083) (840)  
Ending balance 2,046 [4] 1,978 [1] 1,196
Asset Impairment Charges [Member]      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 0 [1] 0  
Provision 432 227  
Utilization and other [3] (432) (227)  
Ending balance 0 [4] 0 [1] 0
Exit Costs [Member]      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 11 [1] 8  
Provision 403 119  
Utilization and other [3] (341) (116)  
Ending balance $ 74 [4] $ 11 [1] $ 8
[1] Included in Other current liabilities ($1.3 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($663 million).
[2] Primarily represents cost-reduction initiatives. Amounts associated with our Biopharma segment: charges of $1.8 billion for 2024 (including charges of $1.2 billion for our Manufacturing Optimization Program and charges of $571 million for our Realigning our Cost Base Program), $1.5 billion for 2023 (including charges of $1.4 billion for our Realigning our Cost Base Program and charges of $3 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program, that we have substantially completed) and $796 million for 2022 (including charges of $601 million for our Transforming to a More Focused Company program).
[3] Other activity includes adjustments for foreign currency translation that are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
[4] Included in Other current liabilities ($1.7 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($437 million).
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Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives - Restructuring Accruals - Footnotes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring reserve $ 2,120 [1] $ 1,988 [2] $ 1,204
Other Current Liabilities [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring reserve 1,700 1,300  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring reserve $ 437 $ 663  
[1] Included in Other current liabilities ($1.7 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($437 million).
[2] Included in Other current liabilities ($1.3 billion) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($663 million).
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Other (Income)/Deductions—Net - Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Interest income $ (545) $ (1,624) $ (251)
Interest expense [1] 3,091 2,209 1,238
Net interest expense [2] 2,546 585 987
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities [3] (1,008) [4] (1,590) [4] 1,273
Income from collaborations, out-licensing arrangements and sales of compound/product rights (42) (154) (188)
Net periodic benefit costs/(credits) other than service costs 154 (610) (849)
Certain legal matters, net [5] 567 474 230
Certain asset impairments [6] 3,295 3,024 421
Haleon equity method (income)/loss [7] (102) (505) (436)
Other, net [8] (1,022) (1,002) (378)
Other (income)/deductions––net $ 4,388 $ 222 $ 1,062
Impairment, Intangible Asset, Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income, Extensible Enumeration, Not Disclosed Flag Consolidated Statements of Operations    
[1] Capitalized interest totaled $182 million in 2024, $160 million in 2023 and $124 million in 2022.
[2] The increase in net interest expense in 2024 reflects (i) a decrease in interest income due to lower investment balances after completion of our $43.4 billion Seagen acquisition in December 2023 and (ii) higher interest expense driven by our $31 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes issued in May 2023, as well as the remaining balance of the $8 billion of commercial paper issued in the fourth quarter of 2023, both part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen.
[3]
(c)2024 net gains primarily include, among other things, an unrealized gain of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Haleon, which is now carried at fair value (see Note 2C). 2023 net gains primarily included, among other things, a realized gain of $1.7 billion related to our investment in Telavant Holdings, Inc. and unrealized gains of $297 million related to our investment in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., partially offset by unrealized losses of $292 million related to our investment in BioNTech. 2022 net losses included, among other things, unrealized losses of $986 million related to investments in BioNTech, Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. and Arvinas.
[4] Reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4.
[5] 2024 primarily includes certain product liability expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer. 2023 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer and legal obligations related to pre-acquisition matters. 2022 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer.
[6] The amount for 2024 represents intangible asset impairment charges, and includes $2.9 billion recorded in the fourth quarter associated with our Biopharma segment, due to changes in development plans and updated long-range commercial forecasts, composed of: (i) $1.0 billion for B7H4V (felmetatug vedotin), a Phase 1 IPR&D asset, (ii) $475 million for Medrol, a finite-lived brand, (iii) $435 million for Zavzpret nasal spray developed technology rights, (iv) $400 million and $200 million for Tukysa and disitamab vedotin, respectively, IPR&D assets reflecting emerging competition, as well as (v) other developed technology rights, IPR&D impairments and a finite-lived licensing agreement totaling $436 million which also includes de-prioritization of certain assets. 2024 also includes a $240 million intangible asset impairment charge, associated with our Biopharma segment that represents IPR&D related to a Phase 3 study for the treatment of DMD, which reflects unfavorable clinical trial results. The amount for 2023 primarily represented intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion, of which $2.9 billion was associated with our Biopharma segment ($2.8 billion recorded in the fourth quarter), including: (i) $1.4 billion for etrasimod (Velsipity) IPR&D, based on a change in development plans for additional indications and overall revenue expectations, (ii) $964 million for Prevnar 13 developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting a transition to vaccines with higher serotype coverage, as well as (iii) $486 million for various other IPR&D assets and developed technology rights, due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures and/or prioritization decisions. 2023 also included $128 million associated with Other business activities, related to IPR&D and developed technology rights for acquired software assets and reflected unfavorable pivotal trial results and updated commercial forecasts. 2022 represented intangible asset impairment charges associated with our Biopharma segment of $200 million for an IPR&D asset for the unapproved indication of symptomatic dilated cardiomyopathy due to a mutation of the gene encoding the lamin A/C protein that resulted from the Phase 3 trial reaching futility at a pre-planned interim analysis and $171 million for developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures. 2022 also included intangible asset impairment charges of $50 million
associated with PC1, related to finite-lived licensing agreements, and reflected updated contract manufacturing forecasts reflecting changes to market dynamics.
[7] See Note 2C.
[8] The amount for 2024 primarily includes, among other things, (i) gains of $945 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, (ii) dividend income of $272 million from our investment in ViiV and (iii) a charge of $420 million recorded in the third quarter related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program. 2023 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $265 million from our investment in ViiV and $211 million from our investment in Nimbus resulting from Takeda’s acquisition of Nimbus’s oral, selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor program subsidiary and (ii) a $222 million gain on the divestiture of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio to Alexion. 2022 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $314 million from our investment in ViiV, (ii) income net of costs associated with TSAs of $142 million and (iii) charges of $77 million, reflecting the change in the fair value of contingent consideration.
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Other (Income)/Deductions—Net - Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) - Footnotes (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 14, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 19, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 29, 2024
USD ($)
facility
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Interest costs capitalized           $ 182 $ 160 $ 124  
Business acquisition, cash payment, net of cash acquired           0 43,430 22,997  
Commercial paper, principal amount [1]     $ 2,453   $ 7,965 2,453 7,965    
Realized gain           1,122 1,754 126  
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date [2]           114 165 1,400  
Intangible asset impairments           3,295 3,000    
Charge related to expected sale of facilities       $ 420          
Number of facilities for sale | facility       1          
Pre-tax gain on divestiture   $ 222         222    
Other income, net [3]           $ 1,022 $ 1,002 378  
Intangible Asset, Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income Extensible Enumeration, Not Disclosed Flag           Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Operations    
Unsecured Debt [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Debt instrument, face amount                 $ 31,000
Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments     2,900   2,800   $ 2,900    
Biopharma [Member] | Other Developed Technology Rights, In-Process Research and Development and Finite-Lived Licensing Agreement [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments           $ 436      
Biopharma [Member] | Other In Process Research and Development and Developed Technology Rights [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments             486    
Transition Service Agreement [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Other income, net               142  
IPR&D [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments [4]           1,873      
IPR&D [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments           240 128 200 [4]  
IPR&D [Member] | B7H4V (felmetatug vedotin) [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments     1,000            
IPR&D [Member] | Tukysa [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments     400            
IPR&D [Member] | disitamab vedotin [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments           200      
IPR&D [Member] | Etrasimod (Velsipity) [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments             1,400    
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments               171  
Haleon [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date           (1,000)      
Gain on sale of equity method investment           945      
Telavant Holdings, Inc. [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Realized gain             1,700    
Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date             (297)    
BioNTech [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date             292    
BioNTech and Cerevel Therapeutics, LLC [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date               986  
ViiV [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Dividend income           272 265 314  
ViiV [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Dividend income           272 265 314  
Nimbus [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Dividend income             211    
Brand [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments [4]           475      
Brand [Member] | Medrol [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments     475            
Developed Technology Rights [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments [4]           943      
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Zavzpret [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments     $ 435            
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Prevnar 13 [Member] | Biopharma [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments             964    
Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments [4]           $ 5      
Seagen [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Business acquisition, cash payment, net of cash acquired $ 43,400                
Commercial paper, principal amount         $ 8,000   $ 8,000    
Hospira [Member] | Licensing Agreements and Other [Member] | Generic Sterile Injectable Product [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Intangible asset impairments               50  
ViiV [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Change in fair value of fair value contingent consideration liabilities               $ 77  
[1] Issued in the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A). The weighted-average effective interest rate on commercial paper outstanding was approximately 4.94% as of December 31, 2024 and 5.37% as of December 31, 2023.
[2] Included in net unrealized (gains)/losses are observable price changes on equity securities without readily determinable fair values. As of December 31, 2024, there were cumulative impairments and downward adjustments of $360 million and upward adjustments of $222 million. Impairments, downward and upward adjustments were not material to our operations in 2024, 2023 and 2022
[3] The amount for 2024 primarily includes, among other things, (i) gains of $945 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, (ii) dividend income of $272 million from our investment in ViiV and (iii) a charge of $420 million recorded in the third quarter related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program. 2023 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $265 million from our investment in ViiV and $211 million from our investment in Nimbus resulting from Takeda’s acquisition of Nimbus’s oral, selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor program subsidiary and (ii) a $222 million gain on the divestiture of our early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio to Alexion. 2022 included, among other things, (i) dividend income of $314 million from our investment in ViiV, (ii) income net of costs associated with TSAs of $142 million and (iii) charges of $77 million, reflecting the change in the fair value of contingent consideration.
[4] Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2024. Fair value was determined using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, also known as the discounted cash flow method. We started with a forecast of all the expected net cash flows for the asset and then applied an asset-specific discount rate to arrive at a net present value amount. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in this approach include: the amount and timing of the projected net cash flows, which includes the expected impact of competitive, legal and/or regulatory forces on the product; and assumptions about the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of ongoing clinical trials, the discount rate, which seeks to reflect the various risks inherent in the projected cash flows; and the tax rate, which seeks to incorporate the geographic diversity of the projected cash flows.
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Other (Income)/Deductions—Net - Schedule of Additional Information About Intangible Assets Impaired (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, fair value [1] $ 5,694  
Intangible asset impairments 3,295 $ 3,000
Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 524  
Intangible asset impairments [2] 943  
Brand [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 270  
Intangible asset impairments [2] 475  
Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Intangible asset impairments [2] 5  
IPR&D [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
IPR&D [1],[2] 4,900  
Intangible asset impairments [2] 1,873  
Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, fair value [1] 0  
Level 1 [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 1 [Member] | Brand [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 1 [Member] | Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 1 [Member] | IPR&D [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
IPR&D [1],[2] 0  
Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, fair value [1] 0  
Level 2 [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 2 [Member] | Brand [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 2 [Member] | Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 2 [Member] | IPR&D [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
IPR&D [1],[2] 0  
Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Intangible assets, fair value [1] 5,694  
Level 3 [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 524  
Level 3 [Member] | Brand [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 270  
Level 3 [Member] | Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Finite-lived [1],[2] 0  
Level 3 [Member] | IPR&D [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
IPR&D [1],[2] $ 4,900  
[1] The fair value amounts are presented as of the date of impairment, as these assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. See also Note 1E.
[2] Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2024. Fair value was determined using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, also known as the discounted cash flow method. We started with a forecast of all the expected net cash flows for the asset and then applied an asset-specific discount rate to arrive at a net present value amount. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in this approach include: the amount and timing of the projected net cash flows, which includes the expected impact of competitive, legal and/or regulatory forces on the product; and assumptions about the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of ongoing clinical trials, the discount rate, which seeks to reflect the various risks inherent in the projected cash flows; and the tax rate, which seeks to incorporate the geographic diversity of the projected cash flows.
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Income from Continuing Operations Before Provision for Taxes on Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ (637) $ (4,411) $ 5,032
International 8,660 5,469 29,697
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income [1],[2],[3] $ 8,023 $ 1,058 $ 34,729
[1] Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
[2] 2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
[3] 2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Provision for Taxes on Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current income taxes:      
Federal $ 453 $ 1,321 $ 2,744
State and local 32 (135) (20)
Deferred income taxes:      
Federal (1,909) (2,606) (3,271)
State and local (293) (184) (310)
Total U.S. tax provision/(benefit) (1,717) (1,605) (857)
International      
Current income taxes 1,588 1,142 4,368
Deferred income taxes 100 (652) (183)
Total international tax provision/(benefit) 1,689 490 4,185
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income $ (28) $ (1,115) $ 3,328
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income $ (28) $ (1,115) $ 3,328
Repatriation tax liability 15,000    
Unremitted earnings of international subsidiaries 58,000    
Unrecognized tax benefits excluding associated interest 2,000 3,100  
Deferred tax assets associated with unrecognized tax benefits 2,500 1,700  
Increase (decrease) of interest on income taxes expense 91 64 $ (17)
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued 636 605  
Unrecognized accrued interest decrease as a result of cash payments 56 $ 11  
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, amount of unrecorded benefit $ 200    
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Schedule of Cash Paid for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 2,593 $ 1,923 $ 3,867
International 1,012 1,224 4,000
Total $ 3,605 $ 3,147 $ 7,867
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
[1]
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. statutory income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Taxation of non-U.S. operations [2],[3] (7.90%) (21.10%) (5.00%)
Transition Tax liability [4] (6.00%) 0.00% 0.00%
Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions [4] (2.40%) (40.30%) (3.00%)
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction [5] (1.20%) (33.10%) (1.90%)
State & local taxes [6] (2.50%) (22.40%) 0.00%
Charitable contributions (1.70%) (7.30%) (0.50%)
U.S. R&D tax credit (1.80%) (15.80%) (0.60%)
Interest [7] 2.20% 13.50% 0.20%
All other, net [8] 0.10% 0.20% (0.60%)
Effective tax rate for income from continuing operations (0.40%) (105.40%) 9.60%
[1] The higher rate percentages for the 2023 reconciling items are significantly impacted by the lower domestic and international Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income (see Note 5A).
[2] For taxation of non-U.S. operations, this rate impact reflects the income tax rates and relative earnings in the locations where we do business outside the U.S., together with the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions,” as well as changes in valuation allowances. Specifically: (i) the jurisdictional location of earnings is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year, and the rate impact of this component is influenced by the specific location of non-U.S. earnings and the level of such earnings as compared to our total earnings; (ii) the U.S. tax implications of our foreign operations is a significant component of our effective tax rate each year and generally offsets some of the reduction to our effective tax rate each year resulting from the jurisdictional location of earnings; (iii) the impact of certain tax initiatives; and (iv) the impact of changes in uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions” is a component of our effective tax rate each year that can result in either an increase or decrease to our effective tax rate. The jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as the U.S. tax cost on our international operations, can vary as a result of operating fluctuations in the normal course of business and as a result of the extent and location of other income and expense items, such as restructuring charges, asset impairments and gains and losses on strategic business decisions. See also Note 5A for the components of pre-tax income and Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income, which is based on the location of the taxing authorities, and for information about settlements and other items impacting Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
[3] In all years, the reduction in our effective tax rate is a result of the jurisdictional location of earnings and is largely due to lower tax rates in certain jurisdictions, as well as manufacturing and other incentives for our subsidiaries in Singapore and, to a lesser extent, in Puerto Rico. We have Puerto Rican tax incentives pursuant to a grant that expires during 2053. Under such grant, we are partially exempt from income, property and municipal taxes. In Singapore, we have incentive tax rates effective through 2048 on income from manufacturing and other operations.
[4] See Note 5A.
[5] The higher rate benefit from the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction in 2022 is mainly the result of the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
[6] Includes the impact of U.S. state and local taxes and changes in the state valuation allowances including those related to the acquisition of Seagen.
[7] Includes changes in interest related to our uncertain tax positions not included in the reconciling item called “Tax settlements and resolution of certain tax positions”.
[8] All other, net is primarily due to routine business operations.
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Deferred Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Tax Assets    
Prepaid/deferred items - Deferred tax assets [1],[2] $ 2,988 $ 2,658
Accrued/deferred royalties - Deferred tax assets [2] 1,306 1,655
Deferred revenues - Deferred tax assets [2] 300 471
Inventories - Deferred tax assets [2],[3] 992 1,210
Intangible assets - Deferred tax assets [2],[4] 1,435 1,526
Property, plant and equipment - Deferred tax assets [2] 265 168
Employee benefits - Deferred tax assets [2],[5] 1,002 1,085
Restructurings and other charges - Deferred tax assets [2] 462 537
Legal and product liability reserves - Deferred tax assets [2] 378 430
Research and development - Deferred tax assets [2],[6] 7,635 6,275
Net operating loss/tax credit carryforwards - Deferred tax assets [2],[7] 2,028 2,708
State and local tax adjustments - Deferred tax assets [2] 161 119
Investments - Deferred tax assets [2] 73 133
All other - Deferred tax assets [2] 87 62
Subtotal - Deferred tax assets [2] 19,112 19,037
Valuation allowances [2] (1,638) (1,738)
Total deferred taxes - Deferred tax assets [2] 17,474 17,299
Deferred Tax Liabilities    
Prepaid/deferred items - Deferred tax liabilities [1],[2] (847) (654)
Inventories - Deferred tax liabilities [2],[3] (702) (1,060)
Intangible assets - Deferred tax liabilities [2],[4] (9,066) (11,605)
Property, plant and equipment - Deferred tax liabilities [2] (1,751) (2,039)
Employee benefits - Deferred tax liabilities [2],[5] (274) (287)
Unremitted earnings - Deferred tax liabilities [2] (69) (60)
Investments - Deferred tax liabilities [2] (248) (395)
All other - Deferred tax liabilities [2] (66) (72)
Deferred tax liabilities, gross [2] (13,023) (16,172)
Net deferred tax asset [2],[8],[9] $ 4,451 $ 1,128
[1] The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to temporary differences associated with the timing of accruals recorded in the ordinary course of business.
[2] The deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with global intangible low-taxed income are included in the relevant categories. See Note 1Q.
[3] The increase in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to measurement period adjustments of inventories related to Seagen. See Note 2A.
[4] The decrease in net deferred tax liabilities in 2024 is primarily due to amortization of intangible assets and certain impairment charges, as well as the measurement period adjustments of intangible assets related to Seagen.
[5] The decrease in net deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily due to changes in pension and postretirement benefit obligations, as well as the performance of plan assets reported in the period. See Note 11.
[6] The increase in deferred tax assets in 2024 is primarily related to the TCJA requirement to capitalize R&D costs for tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
[7] The amounts in 2024 and 2023 are reduced for unrecognized tax benefits of $575 million and $1.3 billion, respectively, where we have net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, and/or tax credit carryforwards that are available, under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position.
[8] Excludes indefinite- and definite-lived deferred tax assets for certain non-U.S. tax losses and interest carryforwards and U.S. state general business credits, totaling $11.3 billion and $11.1 billion for 2024 and 2023 respectively, given that management has determined based on applicable accounting rules that it is remote that these tax attributes will be utilized.
[9] In 2024, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($6.6 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($2.1 billion). In 2023, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.8 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($640 million).
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Deferred Taxes - Footnotes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]    
Reduction for unrecognized tax benefit $ 575 $ 1,300
Net deferred tax asset [1],[2],[3] 4,451 1,128
Indefinite-lived and definite-lived 11,300 11,100
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets and Other Noncurrent Tax Assets [Member]    
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]    
Net deferred tax asset 6,600 1,800
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]    
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]    
Net deferred tax liability $ 2,100 $ 640
[1] Excludes indefinite- and definite-lived deferred tax assets for certain non-U.S. tax losses and interest carryforwards and U.S. state general business credits, totaling $11.3 billion and $11.1 billion for 2024 and 2023 respectively, given that management has determined based on applicable accounting rules that it is remote that these tax attributes will be utilized.
[2] In 2024, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($6.6 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($2.1 billion). In 2023, Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.8 billion), and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($640 million).
[3] The deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with global intangible low-taxed income are included in the relevant categories. See Note 1Q.
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning $ (4,802) [1] $ (4,494) [1] $ (6,068)
Acquisitions 8 (46) (52)
Increases based on tax positions taken during a prior period [2],[3] (934) (158) (67)
Decreases based on tax positions taken during a prior period [3],[4] 599 310 1,339
Decreases based on settlements for a prior period [4],[5] 911 85 842
Increases based on tax positions taken during the current period [3] (433) (515) (701)
Impact of foreign exchange 52 (44) 90
Other, net [3],[6] 70 58 122
Balance, ending [1] $ (4,530) $ (4,802) $ (4,494)
[1] In 2024, included in Income taxes payable ($103 million), Other current assets ($0.4 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.5 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($3 million) and Other taxes payable ($2.9 billion). In 2023, included in Income taxes payable ($94 million), Other current assets ($1 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.3 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($4 million) and Other taxes payable ($3.4 billion).
[2] In 2024, the amount includes a gross unrecognized tax benefit associated with the expected filing of an amended income tax return related to the Transition Tax liability under the TCJA.
[3] Primarily included in Provision/(benefit) for taxes on income.
[4] Primarily related to effectively settling certain issues with the U.S. and foreign tax authorities. See Note 5A.
[5] Primarily related to cash payments and reductions of tax attributes.
[6] Primarily related to decreases as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations.
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Footnotes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
[1]
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 4,530.0 [1] $ 4,802.0 [1] $ 4,494.0 $ 6,068.0
Income Taxes Payable [Member]        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits 103.0 94.0    
Other Current Tax Assets [Member]        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits 0.4 1.0    
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Assets and Other Noncurrent Tax Assets [Member]        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits 1,500.0 1,300.0    
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities [Member]        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits 3.0 4.0    
Other Taxes Payable [Member]        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 2,900.0 $ 3,400.0    
[1] In 2024, included in Income taxes payable ($103 million), Other current assets ($0.4 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.5 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($3 million) and Other taxes payable ($2.9 billion). In 2023, included in Income taxes payable ($94 million), Other current assets ($1 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent tax assets ($1.3 billion), Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($4 million) and Other taxes payable ($3.4 billion).
v3.25.0.1
Tax Matters - Taxes on Items of Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Tax Expense/(Benefit) on Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net [1] $ 156 $ (33) $ (126)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments, net 96 111 183
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income (29) (93) (270)
Other comprehensive income (loss), derivatives qualifying as hedges, tax, total 67 18 (87)
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net (19) (15) (164)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains)/losses included in net income 5 (18) 226
Other comprehensive income (loss), available-for-sale securities, tax, total (14) (33) 62
Benefit plans: prior service (costs)/credits and other, net 45 (5) (5)
Reclassification adjustments related to amortization of prior service costs and other, net (26) (28) (29)
Reclassification adjustments related to curtailments of prior service costs and other, net 2 (4) (3)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net prior service cost (credit), tax 22 (37) (37)
Tax provision/(benefit) on other comprehensive income/(loss) $ 231 $ (85) $ (187)
[1] Taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation adjustments relating to investments in international subsidiaries that are expected to be held indefinitely.
v3.25.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 89,288 $ 95,916 $ 77,462
Other comprehensive income/(loss) 116 331 (2,422)
Ending balance 88,497 89,288 95,916
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (7,961) (8,304) (5,897)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) [1] 118 343 (2,407)
Ending balance (7,842) (7,961) (8,304)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance [2] (7,863) (8,360) (6,172)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) [1],[2] (121) 497 (2,188)
Ending balance [2] (7,984) (7,863) (8,360)
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (217) (412) 119
Other comprehensive income/(loss) [1] 274 195 (531)
Ending balance 57 (217) (412)
Available-For-Sale Securities [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (9) 220 (220)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) [1] (97) (229) 440
Ending balance (106) (9) 220
Prior Service (Costs)/Credits and Other [Member]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 128 248 377
Other comprehensive income/(loss) [1] 63 (120) (129)
Ending balance $ 191 $ 128 $ 248
[1] Foreign currency translation adjustments include net gains/(losses) related to the impact of our net investment hedging program and gains/(losses) related to our investment in Haleon (see Note 2C).
[2] Amounts do not include foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests.
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [1] $ 7,848 $ 5,124
Total other noncurrent assets 9,817 12,471
Total assets 213,396 226,501
Total liabilities $ 1,366 $ 1,420
Derivative asset, statement of financial position Other current assets, Total other noncurrent assets Other current assets, Total other noncurrent assets
Derivative liability, statement of financial position Other current liabilities, Other noncurrent liabilities Other current liabilities, Other noncurrent liabilities
Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current derivative assets $ 1,056 $ 298
Noncurrent derivative assets 460 402
Insurance contracts [2] 875 790
Total other noncurrent assets 1,335 1,191
Total assets 22,366 13,943
Current derivative liabilities 245 420
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 1,121 1,000
Total liabilities 1,366 1,420
Recurring [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Noncurrent derivative assets 13 144
Current derivative liabilities 28 16
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 397 275
Recurring [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current derivative assets 1,056 298
Noncurrent derivative assets 447 258
Current derivative liabilities 217 404
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 723 725
Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 6,855 941
Government and agency - U.S. [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 2,853 2,601
Corporate and Other [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 1,173 1,007
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current derivative assets 0 0
Noncurrent derivative assets 0 0
Insurance contracts [2] 0 0
Total other noncurrent assets 0 0
Total assets 7,701 2,772
Current derivative liabilities 0 0
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Noncurrent derivative assets 0 0
Current derivative liabilities 0 0
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 0 0
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current derivative assets 0 0
Noncurrent derivative assets 0 0
Current derivative liabilities 0 0
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 0 0
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current derivative assets 1,056 298
Noncurrent derivative assets 460 402
Insurance contracts [2] 875 790
Total other noncurrent assets 1,335 1,191
Total assets 14,665 11,170
Current derivative liabilities 245 420
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 1,121 1,000
Total liabilities 1,366 1,420
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Noncurrent derivative assets 13 144
Current derivative liabilities 28 16
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 397 275
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current derivative assets 1,056 298
Noncurrent derivative assets 447 258
Current derivative liabilities 217 404
Noncurrent derivative liabilities 723 725
Short-term Investments [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [3] 7,848 5,124
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 10,881 4,400
Total short-term investments 18,729 9,524
Short-term Investments [Member] | Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 6,855 817
Short-term Investments [Member] | Government and agency - U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 2,853 2,601
Short-term Investments [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 1,173 982
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [3] 6,456 0
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Total short-term investments 6,456 0
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Government and agency - U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [3] 1,392 5,124
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 10,881 4,400
Total short-term investments 12,273 9,524
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 6,855 817
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Government and agency - U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 2,853 2,601
Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 1,173 982
Long-term Investments [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [4] 1,246 2,779
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 150
Total long-term investments 1,246 2,929
Long-term Investments [Member] | Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 124
Long-term Investments [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 26
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [4] 1,246 2,772
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Total long-term investments 1,246 2,772
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 0
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities [4] 0 7
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 150
Total long-term investments 0 156
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities 0 124
Long-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt securities $ 0 $ 26
[1] As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
[2] Includes life insurance policies held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans. The underlying invested assets in these contracts are marketable securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in Other (income)/deductions—net (see Note 4).
[3] Includes money market funds. As of December 31, 2024, short-term equity securities include our investment in Haleon of $6.5 billion. See Note 2C.
[4] Long-term equity securities of $133 million as of December 31, 2024 and $130 million as of December 31, 2023 were held in restricted trusts for U.S. non-qualified employee benefit plans.
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Financial Instruments - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - Footnotes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values [1] $ 7,848 $ 5,124
Haleon [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values [2] 6,500  
Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Long-term equity securities held in trust 133 130
Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values [2] 7,848 5,124
Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values [2] $ 6,456 $ 0
[1] As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
[2] Includes money market funds. As of December 31, 2024, short-term equity securities include our investment in Haleon of $6.5 billion. See Note 2C.
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Financial Instruments - Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 57,405 $ 61,538
Level 2 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, excluding the current portion $ 54,000 $ 61,000
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Investments - Short-term, Long-term and Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-term investments    
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values [1] $ 7,848 $ 5,124
Available-for-sale debt securities 10,881 4,400
Held-to-maturity debt securities 705 313
Total Short-term investments 19,434 9,837
Long-term investments    
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values [2] 1,246 2,779
Available-for-sale debt securities 0 150
Held-to-maturity debt securities 45 47
Private equity securities at cost [2] 719 755
Long-term investments 2,010 3,731
Equity-method investments [1] 217 11,637
Total long-term investments and equity-method investments 2,228 15,368
Held-to-maturity cash equivalents $ 184 $ 207
[1] As of December 31, 2024, our investment in Haleon is reported in Short-term investments and as of December 31, 2023 was reported in Equity-method investments. See Note 2C. Short term equity securities as of December 31, 2024 include and as of December 31, 2023 represent money market funds primarily invested in U.S. Treasury and government debt.
[2] Represent investments in the life sciences sector.
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Financial Instruments - Investments - Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Fair Value [Abstract]    
Debt securities, amortized cost $ 11,935 $ 5,126
Debt securities, gross unrealized gains 8 6
Debt securities, gross unrealized losses (129) (16)
Debt securities, fair value 11,814 5,115
Debt securities maturities, within 1 year, fair value 11,770  
Debt securities maturities, over 1 to 5 years, fair value 25  
Debt securities maturities, over 5 years, fair value 20  
Government and agency debt - non-U.S. [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost 6,970 953
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized gain 8 2
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss (123) (14)
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities 6,855 941
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, within 1 year, fair value 6,855  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, over 1 to 5 years, fair value 0  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, over 5 years, fair value 0  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities 6,855 941
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity [Abstract]    
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost 237 4
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains 0 0
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses 0 0
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value 237 4
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Fair Value [Abstract]    
Held-to-maturity securities, debt maturities, within 1 year, fair value 232  
Held-to-maturity securities, debt maturities, over 1 to 5 years, fair value 4  
Held-to-maturity securities, debt maturities, over 5 years, fair value 1  
Government and agency - U.S. [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost 2,853 2,601
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized gain 0 0
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss 0 0
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities 2,853 2,601
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, within 1 year, fair value 2,853  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, over 1 to 5 years, fair value 0  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, over 5 years, fair value 0  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities 2,853 2,601
Corporate and Other [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost 1,179 1,006
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized gain 0 4
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss (6) (2)
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities 1,173 1,007
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]    
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, within 1 year, fair value 1,173  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, over 1 to 5 years, fair value 0  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities, over 5 years, fair value 0  
Available-for-sale securities, debt maturities 1,173 1,007
Time deposits and other [Member]    
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity [Abstract]    
Held-to-maturity securities, amortized cost 697 561
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized gains 0 0
Held-to-maturity securities, gross unrealized losses 0 0
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value 697 $ 561
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Fair Value [Abstract]    
Held-to-maturity securities, debt maturities, within 1 year, fair value 657  
Held-to-maturity securities, debt maturities, over 1 to 5 years, fair value 21  
Held-to-maturity securities, debt maturities, over 5 years, fair value $ 19  
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Investments - Unrealized Gains and Losses Related to Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]      
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities [1] $ (1,008) [2] $ (1,590) [2] $ 1,273
Less: Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period (1,122) (1,754) (126)
Net unrealized (gains)/losses during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date [3] $ 114 $ 165 $ 1,400
[1]
(c)2024 net gains primarily include, among other things, an unrealized gain of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Haleon, which is now carried at fair value (see Note 2C). 2023 net gains primarily included, among other things, a realized gain of $1.7 billion related to our investment in Telavant Holdings, Inc. and unrealized gains of $297 million related to our investment in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., partially offset by unrealized losses of $292 million related to our investment in BioNTech. 2022 net losses included, among other things, unrealized losses of $986 million related to investments in BioNTech, Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. and Arvinas.
[2] Reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4.
[3] Included in net unrealized (gains)/losses are observable price changes on equity securities without readily determinable fair values. As of December 31, 2024, there were cumulative impairments and downward adjustments of $360 million and upward adjustments of $222 million. Impairments, downward and upward adjustments were not material to our operations in 2024, 2023 and 2022
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Investments - Unrealized Gains and Losses Related to Equity Securities - Footnotes (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Cumulative impairment losses and downward price adjustments on equity securities $ 360
Cumulative upward price adjustments on equity securities $ 222
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Commercial paper, principal amount [1] $ 2,453 $ 7,965
Current portion of long-term debt, principal amount 3,750 2,250
Other short-term borrowings, principal amount [2] 755 252
Total short-term borrowings, principal amount 6,957 10,467
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting 0 5
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs (12) (121)
Total Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted 6,946 $ 10,350
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 15,000  
Line of Credit [Member]    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 276  
Line of credit facility, due to expire within one year 243  
Credit Facility, Maturing October 2025 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 8,000  
Credit Facility, Maturing October 2029 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 7,000  
[1] Issued in the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of the financing for our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A). The weighted-average effective interest rate on commercial paper outstanding was approximately 4.94% as of December 31, 2024 and 5.37% as of December 31, 2023.
[2] Primarily includes cash collateral. See Note 7F.
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Short-Term Borrowings - Footnotes (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
Short-term Debt [Line Items]      
Effective interest rate     4.93%
Commercial Paper [Member]      
Short-term Debt [Line Items]      
Effective interest rate 4.94% 5.37%  
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting $ 0 $ 5
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs (12) (121)
Total long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted 57,405 61,538
Current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted (not included above (3.9% for 2024 and 2023)) $ 3,747 2,254
Unsecured Debt [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 3.90%  
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 57,147 60,982
Net fair value adjustments related to hedging and purchase accounting 701 [1] 1,039
Net unamortized discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs [1] (444) (483)
Total long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted [1] 57,405 61,538
Current portion of long-term debt, carried at historical proceeds, as adjusted (not included above (3.9% for 2024 and 2023)) [1] 3,747 $ 2,254
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2025 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage   3.90%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1],[2] $ 0 $ 3,750
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2026 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 3.70% 3.70%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 6,000 $ 6,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2027 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 2.20% 2.10%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 980 $ 1,029
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2028 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 4.60% 4.60%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 5,660 $ 5,660
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2029 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 3.50% 3.50%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 1,750 $ 1,750
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2030 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 3.60% 3.60%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 5,250 $ 5,250
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2031-2035 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 4.50% 4.50%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 6,750 $ 6,750
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2036-2040 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 5.40% 5.40%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 9,534 $ 9,543
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2041-2045 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 4.30% 4.30%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 6,474 $ 6,501
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2046-2050 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 3.70% 3.70%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 4,750 $ 4,750
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Debt, Due 2051-2063 [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate, percentage 5.30% 5.30%
Total long-term debt, principal amount [1] $ 10,000 $ 10,000
[1] Our long-term debt is generally redeemable by us at any time at varying redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest.
[2] Reclassified to the current portion of long-term debt.
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Long-Term Debt, Issuances (Details)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Effective interest rate 4.93%
Unsecured Debt [Member]  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Debt instrument, face amount $ 31,000
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities- Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative term of contract 2 years
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments and Related Notional Amounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative asset $ 1,516 $ 700
Derivative liability 1,366 1,420
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative asset 1,263 546
Derivative liability 1,144 1,206
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount [1] 23,991 18,750
Derivative asset [1] 1,250 403
Derivative liability [1] 719 916
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount 26,335 25,609
Derivative asset 253 154
Derivative liability 221 214
Interest rate contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount 6,750 6,750
Derivative asset 13 144
Derivative liability 425 290
Sales [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount $ 5,000 $ 4,900
[1] The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts hedging our intercompany forecasted inventory sales was $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2023.
v3.25.0.1
Financial Instruments - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OID [1] $ 50 $ 164  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI 499 626 $ 1,444
Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI [1] 1,166 341  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [2] 159 413 $ 2,062
Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1] $ 313 $ 549  
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other income/(deductions)—net Other income/(deductions)—net  
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Short-Term Borrowings [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Non-Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI [1],[3] $ 0 $ 0  
Non-Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1],[3] 0 0  
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Long-Term Debt [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Non-Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI [1],[3] 49 (29)  
Non-Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1],[3] 0 0  
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OID [1] 50 164  
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI [1] 0 68  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1] 0 1  
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI [1],[4] 466 380  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI, excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings [1],[5] 34 178  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1],[4] 124 236  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS, excluded from effectiveness testing [1],[5] 34 177  
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) on interest rate contract Recognized in OID [1] (253) 196  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) on hedged item Recognized in OID [1] 253 (196)  
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI, excluded from effectiveness testing and amortized into earnings [1],[5] 119 137  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI [1] 498 (393)  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS, excluded from effectiveness testing [1],[5] 154 136  
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1] $ 0 $ 0  
[1] OID = Other (income)/deductions—net, included in Other (income)/deductions—net in the consolidated statements of operations. COS = Cost of Sales, included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. OCI = Other comprehensive income/(loss), included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss).
[2] Reclassified into Other (income)/deductions—net and Cost of sales. See Note 7E.
[3] Long-term debt includes foreign currency borrowings which are used in net investment hedges; the related carrying values as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $777 million and $824 million, respectively.
[4] The amounts reclassified from OCI into COS were a net gain of $119 million in 2024 and a net gain of $253 million in 2023. The remaining amounts were reclassified from OCI into OID. Based on year-end foreign exchange rates that are subject to change, we expect to reclassify a pre-tax gain of $330 million within the next 12 months into income. The maximum length of time over which we are hedging our exposure to the variability in future foreign exchange cash flows is approximately 18 years and relates to foreign currency debt.
[5] The amounts reclassified from OCI were reclassified into OID.
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Financial Instruments - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Footnotes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS [1] $ 159 $ 413 $ 2,062
Foreign Currency Long-Term Debt [Member]      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Long-term debt, carrying value 777 824  
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Pre-tax gain expected to be reclassified within the next 12 months $ 330    
Remaining period of hedging exposure 18 years    
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative, Amount of Gains/(Losses) Reclassified from OCI into OID and COS $ 119 [2] $ 253  
[1] Reclassified into Other (income)/deductions—net and Cost of sales. See Note 7E.
[2] OID = Other (income)/deductions—net, included in Other (income)/deductions—net in the consolidated statements of operations. COS = Cost of Sales, included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. OCI = Other comprehensive income/(loss), included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss).
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Financial Instruments - Cumulative Basis Adjustments for Fair Value Hedges (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]    
Hedged Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term debt Long-term debt
Carrying Amount of Hedged Assets/Liabilities [1] $ 7,154 $ 7,196
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to Carrying Amount, Active Hedging Relationships, Liability (384) (131)
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Increase/(Decrease) to Carrying Amount, Discontinued Hedging Relationships, Liability $ 891 $ 957
[1] Carrying amounts exclude the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments.
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Financial Instruments - Credit Risk (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Derivatives in a net liability position $ 741
Collateral posted 720
Derivatives in a net receivable position 594
Cash collateral received $ 716
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Other Financial Information - Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Financial Information [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 3,775 $ 3,495
Work-in-process 6,101 5,688
Raw materials and supplies 976 1,007
Inventories [1] 10,851 10,189
Noncurrent inventories not included above [2] $ 2,663 $ 4,568
[1] The increase from December 31, 2023 reflects higher inventory levels for certain products mainly due to changes in net market demand, network strategy and new product launches.
[2] Included in Other noncurrent assets. The decrease from December 31, 2023 is primarily driven by a reduction in acquired Seagen inventory, inclusive of the acquisition accounting fair value step up. See Note 2A. Based on our current estimates and assumptions, there are no recoverability issues for these amounts.
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Other Financial Information - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities $ 19,720 $ 20,537
BioNTech [Member] | Comirnaty [Member] | Collaborative Arrangement [Member]    
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities $ 1,300 $ 2,000
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Other Financial Information - Supplier Finance Program Obligation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]    
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Trade accounts payable Trade accounts payable
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]    
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2023 $ 791  
Invoices confirmed during the year 2,638  
Confirmed invoices paid during the year (2,740)  
Confirmed obligations outstanding, December 31, 2024 $ 688  
Minimum [Member]    
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]    
Supplier finance program, payment timing, period 90 days  
Maximum [Member]    
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]    
Supplier finance program, payment timing, period 120 days  
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Components of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation $ 34,876 $ 34,985
Less: Accumulated depreciation 16,483 16,045
Property, plant and equipment, net 18,393 18,940
Land [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation 291 353
Buildings [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation 9,036 9,046
Machinery and equipment [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation 15,095 14,263
Furniture, fixtures and other [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation 5,516 5,399
Construction in progress [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation $ 4,937 $ 5,925
Minimum [Member] | Buildings [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful lives (years) 33 years  
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and equipment [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful lives (years) 8 years  
Minimum [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and other [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful lives (years) 3 years  
Maximum [Member] | Buildings [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful lives (years) 50 years  
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and equipment [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful lives (years) 20 years  
Maximum [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and other [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful lives (years) 12 years 6 months  
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Property, Plant and Equipment - Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 18,393 $ 18,940
United States [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net 9,748 10,674
Developed Markets [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net 7,187 6,713
Emerging Markets [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,458 $ 1,554
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Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill - Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount $ 103,397 $ 102,944
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization [1] (67,549) (62,828)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net 35,848 40,116
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets 19,563 24,784
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount [1] 122,961 127,728
Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net [1] 55,411 64,900
Brands [Member]    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets [2] 0 827
IPR&D [Member]    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets [3] 18,893 23,193
Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets 670 763
Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount [4] 99,397 99,267
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization [4] (65,044) (60,493)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net [4] 34,353 38,773
Brands [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount [2] 1,277 922
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization [2] (992) (877)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net [2] 285 45
Licensing Agreements and Other [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount 2,724 2,756
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization (1,513) (1,458)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net $ 1,210 $ 1,297
[1] The decrease is primarily due to amortization expense of $5.3 billion, impairments of $3.3 billion (see Note 4) and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen of $950 million (see Note 2A).
[2] The changes in the gross carrying amounts reflect the transfer of $827 million from indefinite-lived brands to finite-lived brands for Medrol, partially offset by impairments of $475 million in finite-lived brands (see Note 4).
[3] The decrease in the gross carrying amount reflects impairments of $1.9 billion (see Note 4), $1.7 billion of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A), and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna).
[4] The increase in the gross carrying amount includes $740 million of measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen (see Note 2A) and the transfer of IPR&D to developed technology rights of $727 million for talazoparib (Talzenna), partially offset by impairments of $943 million (see Note 4).
v3.25.0.1
Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill - Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets - Footnotes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible asset impairments $ 3,295 $ 3,000
Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets 5,300  
Seagen [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangibles, measurement period adjustments 740  
In-process research and development, measurement period adjustments 1,700  
Identifiable intangible assets, net of adjustments 950  
Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible asset impairments [1] 943  
Trade Names [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets period increase (decrease) 827  
Brand [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible asset impairments [1] 475  
IPR&D [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible asset impairments [1] 1,873  
talazoparib (Talzenna) [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets period increase (decrease) 727  
talazoparib (Talzenna) [Member] | IPR&D [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease) (727)  
Depo-Medrol [Member] | Trade Names [Member]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease) $ (827)  
[1] Reflects intangible assets written down to fair value in 2024. Fair value was determined using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, also known as the discounted cash flow method. We started with a forecast of all the expected net cash flows for the asset and then applied an asset-specific discount rate to arrive at a net present value amount. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in this approach include: the amount and timing of the projected net cash flows, which includes the expected impact of competitive, legal and/or regulatory forces on the product; and assumptions about the probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS) of ongoing clinical trials, the discount rate, which seeks to reflect the various risks inherent in the projected cash flows; and the tax rate, which seeks to incorporate the geographic diversity of the projected cash flows.
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Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill - Narrative (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 10 years
Developed Technology Rights [Member]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 10 years
v3.25.0.1
Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill - Expected Annual Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2025 $ 4,838
2026 4,716
2027 4,125
2028 3,776
2029 $ 2,829
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Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance [1] $ 67,783 $ 51,375
Additions [1],[2] 1,022 16,117
Impact of foreign exchange and other [1] (278) 292
Ending balance $ 68,527 $ 67,783 [1]
[1] As a result of the organizational changes to the commercial structure within the Biopharma operating segment effective in the first quarter of 2024 (see Note 17A), our goodwill was required to be reallocated amongst impacted reporting units. The allocation of goodwill is a complex process that requires, among other things, that we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under our old and new organizational structure and the portions being transferred. We completed the re-allocation during the fourth quarter of 2024 and concluded that none of our goodwill was impaired. All goodwill continues to be assigned within the Biopharma reportable segment.
[2] Additions primarily represent our acquisition of Seagen in 2023 and measurement period adjustments related to our acquisition of Seagen in 2024 (see
Note 2A).
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Postretirement Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost $ 14 $ 12 $ 29
Interest cost 23 21 27
Expected return on plan assets (51) (44) (47)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) (113) (119) (130)
Actuarial (gains)/losses [1] 144 51 (440)
Curtailments 0 (12) (18)
Special termination benefits 0 0 1
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income 18 (90) (578)
Cost/(credit) reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) (80) 128 169
Cost/(credit) recognized in Comprehensive income (62) 38 (410)
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 553 589 534
Expected return on plan assets (832) (778) (862)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 1 2 2
Actuarial (gains)/losses [1] 396 (410) 225
Curtailments 0 0 0
Special termination benefits 0 6 18
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income 117 (592) (84)
Cost/(credit) reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) (1) (2) (2)
Cost/(credit) recognized in Comprehensive income 116 (594) (86)
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost 87 85 116
Interest cost 312 287 157
Expected return on plan assets (322) (304) (296)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 4 0 (1)
Actuarial (gains)/losses [1] 33 102 (11)
Curtailments (4) (2) (11)
Special termination benefits 10 0 1
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit) reported in income 120 169 (45)
Cost/(credit) reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss) (4) 31 (1)
Cost/(credit) recognized in Comprehensive income $ 117 $ 199 $ (46)
[1] Reflects: (i) actuarial remeasurement net losses in 2024, primarily due to unfavorable asset performance for the U.S. pension plans and decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, partially offset by increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans and favorable asset performance for the international pension plans and postretirement plans, (ii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2023, primarily due to favorable asset performance in the U.S. and increases in discount rates for the international plans, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance for certain international plans, and (iii) actuarial remeasurement net gains in 2022, primarily due to increases in discount rates, partially offset by unfavorable asset performance.
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Postretirement Plans [Member]      
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate: Pension plans/postretirement plans 5.40% 5.50% 2.90%
Expected return on plan assets 8.00% 7.50% 6.30%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:      
Discount rate 5.50% 5.40% 5.50%
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate: Pension plans/postretirement plans 5.40% 5.40% 2.90%
Expected return on plan assets 8.00% 7.50% 6.30%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:      
Discount rate 5.70% 5.40% 5.40%
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate: Interest cost 4.40% 3.80% 1.50%
Discount rate: Service cost 3.90% 3.60% 1.70%
Expected return on plan assets 5.10% 4.50% 3.10%
Rate of compensation increase [1] 3.20% 3.00% 2.80%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at fiscal year-end:      
Discount rate 4.10% 4.40% 3.80%
Rate of compensation increase [1] 3.10% 3.20% 3.00%
[1] The rate of compensation increase is not used to determine the net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans as these plans are frozen.
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Healthcare Cost Trend Rate Assumptions (Details) - Postretirement Plans [Member]
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 7.50% 7.90%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline 4.00% 4.00%
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Obligations and Funded Status (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:      
Noncurrent liabilities $ (2,115) $ (2,167)  
Postretirement Plans [Member]      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation, beginning [1] 450 410  
Service cost 14 12 $ 29
Interest cost 23 21 27
Employee contributions 61 52  
Plan amendments (193) 0  
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other [2] 199 96  
Foreign exchange impact (2) (1)  
Acquisitions/divestitures, net 0    
Curtailments and special termination benefits 0 (3)  
Settlements 0 0  
Benefits paid (67) (137)  
Benefit obligation, ending [1] 486 450 410
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning 636 647  
Actual return on plan assets 105 89  
Company contributions 0 (15)  
Employee contributions 61 52  
Foreign exchange impact 0 0  
Acquisitions/divestitures, net 0 0  
Settlements 0 0  
Benefits paid (67) (137)  
Fair value of plan assets, ending 736 636 647
Funded status 251 186  
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:      
Noncurrent assets 330 266  
Current liabilities (5) (6)  
Noncurrent liabilities (74) (74)  
Funded status 251 186  
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:      
Prior service (costs)/credits 365 285  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation, beginning [1] 10,756 11,420  
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 553 589 534
Employee contributions 0 0  
Plan amendments 0 0  
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other [2] (299) (127)  
Foreign exchange impact (1) 0  
Acquisitions/divestitures, net 0 0  
Curtailments and special termination benefits 0 6  
Settlements (756) (675)  
Benefits paid (473) (457)  
Benefit obligation, ending [1] 9,781 10,756 11,420
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning 10,935 10,871  
Actual return on plan assets 138 1,061  
Company contributions 103 134  
Employee contributions 0 0  
Foreign exchange impact 0 0  
Settlements (756) (675)  
Benefits paid (473) (457)  
Fair value of plan assets, ending 9,948 10,935 10,871
Funded status 167 179  
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:      
Noncurrent assets 934 1,010  
Current liabilities (90) (94)  
Noncurrent liabilities (678) (738)  
Funded status 167 179  
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:      
Prior service (costs)/credits (2) (2)  
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):      
ABO [3] 768 831  
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):      
PBO [3] 768 831  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]      
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning 636    
Fair value of plan assets, ending 736 636  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation, beginning [1] 7,292 7,497  
Service cost 87 85 116
Interest cost 312 287 157
Employee contributions 16 11  
Plan amendments 0 25  
Changes in actuarial assumptions and other [2] 119 (518)  
Foreign exchange impact (106) 280  
Acquisitions/divestitures, net 77 13  
Curtailments and special termination benefits 7 0  
Settlements (69) (56)  
Benefits paid (371) (334)  
Benefit obligation, ending [1] 7,363 7,292 7,497
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning 6,552 6,865  
Actual return on plan assets 408 (316)  
Company contributions 164 154  
Employee contributions 16 11  
Foreign exchange impact (65) 214  
Acquisitions/divestitures, net 62 13  
Settlements (69) (56)  
Benefits paid (371) (334)  
Fair value of plan assets, ending 6,696 6,552 $ 6,865
Funded status (667) (740)  
Amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:      
Noncurrent assets 728 644  
Current liabilities (31) (28)  
Noncurrent liabilities (1,364) (1,355)  
Funded status (667) (740)  
Pre-tax components of cumulative amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:      
Prior service (costs)/credits (61) (65)  
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets(c):      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 456 579  
ABO [3] 1,752 1,834  
Information related to the funded status of pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets(c):      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 690 964  
PBO [3] 2,084 2,347  
Defined benefit plan, accumulated benefit obligation $ 7,100 $ 7,000  
[1] For the U.S. pension plans, the benefit obligation is both the PBO and ABO as these plans are frozen and future benefit accruals no longer increase with future compensation increases. For the international pension plans, the benefit obligation is the PBO. The ABO for our international pension plans was $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.0 billion in 2023. For the postretirement plans, the benefit obligation is the ABO.
[2] For 2024, primarily includes actuarial losses resulting from decreases in discount rates for the international pension plans, and other assumption changes for the postretirement plans, largely offset by actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the U.S. pension plans. For 2023, primarily included actuarial gains resulting from increases in discount rates for the international pension plans.
[3] Our U.S. qualified plan, U.S. postretirement plan and many of our larger funded international plans were overfunded as of December 31, 2024.
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Postretirement Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 736 $ 636 $ 647
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 9,948 10,935 10,871
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,401 1,585  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 5,518 6,410  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 1  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 3,028 2,939  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 533 606  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 0.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 56 47  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 477 559  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] $ 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 10.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Global equity securities [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,341 1,537  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Global equity securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,341 1,537  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Global equity securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Global equity securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 1  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Global equity securities [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 97 100  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 97 100  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] $ 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 45.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 2,878 3,668  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 4 1  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2,874 3,667  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 0    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 2,059 1,971  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 2,059 1,971  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[2] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 42 25  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 12 14  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] $ 30 11  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other investments [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 5.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] $ 2,665 2,449  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3]   0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[3] 2,665 2,449  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 99  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 99  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other commingled funds [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 333 479  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other commingled funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other commingled funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 0 0  
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other commingled funds [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[4] 333 479  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 736 636  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 1  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 736 635  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   0  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1]   0  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5] $ 12 3  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 0.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5] $ 0 1  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5] 12 2  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5]   0  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[5]   0  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5] $ 724 633  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 95.00%    
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5] $ 0    
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5] 724 633  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [5]   0  
U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[5]   0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 6,696 6,552 6,865
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%    
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 174 120  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 3,642 3,295  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,433 1,340 $ 1,455
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 1,447 1,796  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 310 268  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 0.00%    
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 138 120  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 172 148  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] $ 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 10.00%    
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 704 633  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 619 587  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Equity commingled funds [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] $ 86 46  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 45.00%    
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 638 617  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 633 617  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 5 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Corporate debt [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 960 848  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 1 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 960 848  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [2] 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Government and agency obligations [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[2] 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,750 1,852  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,064 872  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed income commingled funds [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] $ 686 980  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other investments [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 15.00%    
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] $ 147 145  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 2 2  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [3] 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Partnership Interest [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[3] 145 142  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,221 1,151  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 45 55  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,176 1,096  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1] 0 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 965 1,039  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other [Member] | Level 1 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 35 0  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other [Member] | Level 2 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 147 167  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other [Member] | Level 3 [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [4] 252 244  
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member] | Other [Member] | Assets Measured at NAV [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets [1],[4] $ 531 $ 628  
[1] Certain investments that are measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The NAV amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented for the total pension benefits plan assets.
[2] Government and agency obligations are inclusive of repurchase agreements.
[3] Mainly includes investments in private equity, private debt and real estate.
[4] Mostly includes investments in hedge funds and real estate.
[5] Reflects postretirement plan assets, which support our U.S. retiree medical plans.
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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Long-term Target Asset Allocations Ranges and the Percentage of the Fair Value of Plan Assets (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 0.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 0.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 10.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 45.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Other investments [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 5.00%
Minimum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 95.00%
Minimum [Member] | International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%
Minimum [Member] | International [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 0.00%
Minimum [Member] | International [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 10.00%
Minimum [Member] | International [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 45.00%
Minimum [Member] | International [Member] | Other investments [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 15.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 10.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 5.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 40.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 80.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Other investments [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 35.00%
Maximum [Member] | U.S. [Member] | Insurance contracts [Member] | Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 100.00%
Maximum [Member] | International [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 10.00%
Maximum [Member] | International [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 20.00%
Maximum [Member] | International [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 70.00%
Maximum [Member] | International [Member] | Other investments [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Equity and debt securities, target allocation percentage 35.00%
v3.25.0.1
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Analysis of Changes in Significant Investments Valued Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) - International [Member] - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Fair value of plan assets, beginning $ 6,552 $ 6,865
Actual return on plan assets:    
Exchange rate changes (65) 214
Fair value of plan assets, ending 6,696 6,552
Level 3 [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Fair value of plan assets, beginning 1,340 1,455
Actual return on plan assets:    
Assets held, ending 8 (96)
Assets sold during the period 0 (3)
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net (79) (155)
Transfer into/(out of) Level 3 168 81
Exchange rate changes (5) 59
Fair value of plan assets, ending $ 1,433 $ 1,340
v3.25.0.1
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Expected Future Cash Flow Information (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Expected contributions in 2025 $ 40
Expected benefit payments:  
2025 44
2026 47
2027 49
2028 50
2029 50
2030–2034 245
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Expected contributions in 2025 90
Expected benefit payments:  
2025 871
2026 858
2027 844
2028 825
2029 815
2030–2034 3,760
International [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Expected contributions in 2025 144
Expected benefit payments:  
2025 384
2026 366
2027 384
2028 385
2029 392
2030–2034 $ 2,067
v3.25.0.1
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized $ 800 $ 843 $ 770
v3.25.0.1
Equity (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
employeeStockOwnershipPlan
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]          
Amount of shares authorized in stock purchase plan, value | $         $ 10,000,000,000
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares 39,000,000        
Shares repurchased, cost | $ $ 2,000,000,000     $ 2,000,000,000  
Amount of remaining shares authorized in stock purchase plan, value | $   $ 3,300,000,000      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares   27,000,000 27,000,000    
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | shares   0 0    
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | shares   0 0    
Number of employee stock ownership plans | employeeStockOwnershipPlan   1      
Common ESOP Plan [Member]          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]          
ESOP compensation expense | $   $ 16,000,000 $ 20,000,000 $ 19,000,000  
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares available for award 441,000,000    
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ 877 $ 525 $ 872
Tax benefit for share-based compensation expense $ 165 93 160
2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of additional shares authorized 320,000,000    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares granted in period (in shares) 17,073,000    
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ 394 437 402
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | 2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares counted toward maximum 3    
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares granted in period (in shares) [1] 13,535,000    
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ 252 (138) 144
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member] | 2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares counted toward maximum 3    
Performance Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares granted in period (in shares) 2,597,000    
Award requisite service period 3 years    
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ (21) (5) 73
Performance Share Awards [Member] | 2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares counted toward maximum 3    
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares granted in period (in shares) 0    
Number of shares outstanding (in shares) 0    
Award requisite service period 1 year    
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) [Member] | 2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares counted toward maximum 3    
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares granted in period (in shares) 43,674,000    
Number of shares outstanding (in shares) [2],[3] 167,977,000    
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ 246 244 255
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member] | 2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares counted toward maximum 1    
Stock Options [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ 4 $ 4 $ 4
Stock Options [Member] | 2019 Stock Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares counted toward maximum 1    
[1] Vested and non-vested shares outstanding, but not paid as of December 31, 2024 were 33.9 million.
[2] In 2024, 1,150,382 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $31.54 per unit were converted into 100,307 PTUs.
[3] In 2024, we settled 2,419,674 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $27.76 per unit.
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Share-based Compensation Awards and Valuation Details (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
tradingDay
measure
period
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Granted, shares 1,372,000
Management [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Granted, shares 0
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Trading day average | tradingDay 20
Award vesting period 3 years
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member] | Total Shareholder Return Units, Vesting Period One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award settlement period 5 years
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member] | Total Shareholder Return Units, Vesting Period Two  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award settlement period 7 years
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member] | Certain TSRUs Granted in 2022 and 2023 [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award settlement period 7 years
Award vesting period 5 years
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Contractual term (years) 5 years
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Contractual term (years) 7 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting percentage 33.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting percentage 33.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting percentage 33.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Restricted Stock Units Granted Before 2022 [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award requisite service period 3 years
Number of shares earned as a percentage of initial award 0.00%
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award requisite service period 5 years
Number of shares earned as a percentage of initial award 200.00%
Performance Share Awards [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Award requisite service period 3 years
Number of measures used to determine share payout | measure 2
Share payout measures, adjusted net income, number of periods | period 3
Share payout measures, adjusted net income, period 1 year
Performance Share Awards [Member] | PSAs Granted in 2022 and 2023 [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 5 years
Performance Share Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of shares earned as a percentage of initial award 0.00%
Performance Share Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of shares earned as a percentage of initial award 200.00%
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award requisite service period 1 year
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of shares earned as a percentage of initial award 0.00%
Breakthrough Performance Awards (BPAs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of shares earned as a percentage of initial award 600.00%
Stock Options [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Contractual term (years) 10 years
Award vesting period 3 years
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Summary of Data Related to Share-based Payment Arrangement Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax $ 877 $ 525 $ 872
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) [1] $ 7.05 $ 10.71 $ 11.72
Total intrinsic value of options exercised or share units converted $ 29 $ 755 $ 1,131
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax 246 244 255
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax $ 270 $ 192 $ 179
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years) 2 years 1 month 6 days 1 year 8 months 12 days 1 year 8 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 26.97    
Total fair value of shares vested [1] $ 469 $ 505 $ 345
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax 394 437 402
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax $ 214 $ 212 $ 266
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years) 1 year 9 months 18 days 1 year 9 months 18 days 1 year 8 months 12 days
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total fair value of shares vested [1] $ 176 $ 116 $ 145
Total intrinsic value of options exercised or share units converted 123 250 280
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax 252 (138) 144
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax $ 107 $ 81 $ 135
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years) 1 year 10 months 24 days 1 year 9 months 18 days 1 year 8 months 12 days
Performance Share Awards [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total fair value of shares vested [1] $ 0 $ 58 $ 57
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax (21) (5) 73
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax $ 40 $ 22 $ 38
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years) 1 year 8 months 12 days 1 year 9 months 18 days 1 year 9 months 18 days
Stock Options [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) [1] $ 4.08 $ 7.88 $ 9.44
Total intrinsic value of options exercised or share units converted $ 0 $ 102 $ 247
Cash received upon exercise 0 181 260
Tax benefits realized from exercise 0 20 46
Compensation cost recognized/(reduced), pre-tax 4 4 4
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, pre-tax $ 4 $ 4 $ 3
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (years) 1 year 8 months 12 days 1 year 8 months 12 days 1 year 8 months 12 days
[1] Weighted-average GDFV per TSRUs and stock options.
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Valuation Assumptions (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected dividend yield 6.06% 3.80% 3.42%
Risk-free interest rate 4.31% 4.08% 1.87%
Expected stock price volatility 26.56% 23.23% 29.20%
Contractual term/expected term 5 years 1 month 24 days 5 years 1 month 24 days 5 years 2 months 1 day
Stock Options [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected dividend yield 6.06% 3.80% 3.42%
Risk-free interest rate 4.32% 4.03% 1.93%
Expected stock price volatility 26.56% 23.23% 29.21%
Contractual term/expected term 6 years 6 months 6 years 6 months 6 years 6 months
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Share-based Payment Arrangement Activity (Detail) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member]      
Number of Shares      
Nonvested, beginning of period, shares 77,673    
Granted, shares 43,674    
Vested, shares (31,076)    
Forfeited, shares (5,370)    
Nonvested, end of period, shares 84,902 77,673  
Weighted Avg. GDFV per share      
Nonvested, beginning of period, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 9.67    
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) [1] 7.05 $ 10.71 $ 11.72
Vested, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 7.42    
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 8.66    
Nonvested, end of period, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 9.63 9.67  
Grant Price      
Nonvested, beginning of period, grant price (in dollars per share) 39.92    
Granted, grant price (in dollars per share) 26.90    
Vested, grant price (in dollars per share) 33.87    
Forfeited, grant price (in dollars per share) 33.90    
Nonvested, end of period, grant price (in dollars per share) $ 35.87 $ 39.92  
Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Number of Shares      
Nonvested, beginning of period, shares 25,844    
Granted, shares 17,073    
Vested, shares (16,874)    
Reinvested dividend equivalents, shares 1,541    
Forfeited, shares (2,024)    
Nonvested, end of period, shares 25,561 25,844  
Weighted Avg. GDFV per share      
Nonvested, beginning of period, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 40.08    
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 26.97    
Vested, weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 37.89    
Reinvested dividend equivalents, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 28.17    
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) 32.20    
Nonvested, end of period, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 32.67 $ 40.08  
Portfolio Performance Shares [Member]      
Number of Shares      
Nonvested, beginning of period, shares [2] 22,225    
Granted, shares [2] 13,535    
Vested, shares [2] (6,329)    
Forfeited, shares [2] (3,274)    
Nonvested, end of period, shares [2] 26,156 22,225  
Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per share      
Nonvested, beginning of period, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) [2] $ 28.79    
Granted, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) [2] 26.92    
Vested, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) [2] 27.76    
Forfeited, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) [2] 28.03    
Nonvested, end of period, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) [2] $ 26.53 $ 28.79  
Vested and expected to vest, end of period, shares 33,900    
Performance Share Awards [Member]      
Number of Shares      
Nonvested, beginning of period, shares 4,734    
Granted, shares 2,597    
Vested, shares 0    
Forfeited, shares (1,810)    
Nonvested, end of period, shares 5,521 4,734  
Weighted Avg. Intrinsic Value per share      
Nonvested, beginning of period, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) $ 28.79    
Granted, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) 26.89    
Vested, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) 0    
Forfeited, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) 27.79    
Nonvested, end of period, weighted-average intrinsic value per share (in dollars per share) $ 26.53 $ 28.79  
[1] Weighted-average GDFV per TSRUs and stock options.
[2] Vested and non-vested shares outstanding, but not paid as of December 31, 2024 were 33.9 million.
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Summary of TSRU and PTU Activity (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Units outstanding, shares 167,977,000 [1],[2]
Units vested, shares 83,075,000 [1],[2]
Units expected to vest, shares 80,014,000 [1],[2],[3]
Units outstanding, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 34.17 [1],[2]
Units vested, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 32.44 [1],[2]
Units expected to vest, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 35.93 [1],[2],[3]
Units outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term 2 years 6 months [1],[2]
Units vested, weighted average remaining contractual term 8 months 12 days [1],[2]
Units expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term 4 years 3 months 18 days [1],[2],[3]
Units outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value | $ $ 122 [1],[2],[4]
Units vested, aggregate intrinsic value | $ 86 [1],[2],[4]
Units expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value | $ $ 34 [1],[2],[3],[4]
Units settled, shares 2,419,674
Units settled, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 27.76
Units exercised, shares 1,150,382
Units exercised, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 31.54
Profit Units [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Units converted and exercised, shares 586,000 [1],[2]
Units exercised and converted, weighted average remaining contractual term 2 months 12 days [1],[2]
Units exercised and converted, aggregate intrinsic value | $ $ 16 [1],[2],[4]
Units granted upon conversion, shares 100,307
[1] In 2024, 1,150,382 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $31.54 per unit were converted into 100,307 PTUs.
[2] In 2024, we settled 2,419,674 TSRUs with a weighted-average grant price of $27.76 per unit.
[3] The number of TSRUs expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures
[4] Market price of our underlying common stock less grant price plus dividend equivalents to date.
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Payments - Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Detail)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares (Thousands)  
Outstanding, beginning of period, shares | shares 28,452
Granted, shares | shares 1,372
Exercised, shares | shares (4)
Forfeited, shares | shares (235)
Expired, shares | shares (9,964)
Outstanding, end of period, shares | shares 19,621
Vested and expected to vest, end of period, shares | shares 19,510 [1]
Exercisable, end of period, shares | shares 17,447
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share  
Outstanding, beginning of period, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 32.66
Granted, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 26.90
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 29.06
Forfeited, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 33.52
Expired, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 30.69
Outstanding, end of period, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 33.24
Vested and expected to vest, end of period, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 33.26 [1]
Exercisable, end of period, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 33.12
Outstanding, end of period, weighted-average remaining contractual term 1 year 10 months 24 days
Vested and expected to vest, end of period, weighted-average remaining contractual term 1 year 10 months 24 days [1]
Exercisable, end of period, weighted-average remaining contractual term 1 year 1 month 6 days
Outstanding, end of period, aggregate intrinsic value | $ $ 0 [2]
Vested and expected to vest, end of period, aggregate intrinsic value | $ 0 [1],[2]
Exercisable, end of period, aggregate intrinsic value | $ $ 0 [2]
[1] The number of options expected to vest takes into account an estimate of expected forfeitures.
[2] Market price of our underlying common stock less exercise price.
v3.25.0.1
Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Pfizer Inc. Common Shareholders (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
EPS Numerator      
Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders $ 8,020 $ 2,134 $ 31,366
Discontinued operations––net of tax 11 (15) 6
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders 8,031 2,119 31,372
EPS Numerator––Diluted      
Income from continuing operations attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders and assumed conversions 8,020 2,134 31,366
Discontinued operations––net of tax 11 (15) 6
Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. common shareholders and assumed conversions $ 8,031 $ 2,119 $ 31,372
EPS Denominator      
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Basic (in shares) 5,664 5,643 5,608
Common-share equivalents (in shares) 36 66 125
Weighted-average common shares outstanding––Diluted (in shares) 5,700 5,709 5,733
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents (in shares) [1] 24 9 1
[1] These common stock equivalents were outstanding for the periods presented, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for those periods because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Variable lease cost $ 517 $ 444 $ 536
Minimum [Member]      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease term 1 year    
Operating lease term, option to extend 5 years    
Maximum [Member]      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease term 30 years    
Operating lease term, option to extend 10 years    
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
ROU assets $ 2,289 $ 2,924
Lease liabilities (short-term) 356 527
Lease liabilities (long-term) $ 2,286 $ 2,626
ROU assets, statement of financial position Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent
Lease liabilities (short-term), statement of financial position Other current liabilities Other current liabilities
Lease liabilities (long-term), statement of financial position Other noncurrent liabilities Other noncurrent liabilities
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Lease Costs and Other Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 683 $ 863 $ 714
Variable lease cost 517 444 536
Sublease income (23) (24) (32)
Total lease cost $ 1,177 $ 1,283 1,218
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Lease Term (Years) 10 years 2 months 12 days 10 years 9 months 18 days  
Weighted-Average Discount Rate 3.70% 3.80%  
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 601 $ 744 617
(Gains)/losses on sale and leaseback transactions, net $ 29 $ (49) $ 11
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Next one year [1] $ 443  
1-2 years 406  
2-3 years 361  
3-4 years 281  
4-5 years 239  
Thereafter 1,468  
Total undiscounted lease payments 3,197  
Less: Imputed interest 556  
Present value of minimum lease payments 2,642  
Less: Current portion 356 $ 527
Noncurrent portion $ 2,286 $ 2,626
[1] Reflects lease payments due within 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date.
v3.25.0.1
Contingencies and Certain Commitments - Patent Litigation (Details)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2025
company
Nov. 30, 2024
patent
Oct. 31, 2024
patent
Aug. 31, 2024
patent
Jul. 31, 2024
patent
Apr. 30, 2024
patent
Mar. 31, 2024
patent
Nov. 30, 2023
Patent
patent
Aug. 31, 2023
patent
Jun. 30, 2023
patent
May 31, 2023
Patent
patent
Apr. 30, 2023
patent
Sep. 30, 2022
patent
Aug. 31, 2022
patent
company
Jul. 31, 2022
patent
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Threshold for disclosure of proceedings under environmental laws | $                               $ 1
Loss contingency, patents allegedly infringed and subsequently revoked | Patent               1                
Mektovi [Member] | Pfizer Versus Several Generic Manufacturers [Member] | Patent Infringement [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of companies in litigation case | company                           2    
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon                         6      
Mektovi [Member] | Pfizer Versus Several Generic Manufacturers [Member] | Patent Infringement [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Expiring 2030 [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon                           2    
Mektovi [Member] | Pfizer Versus Several Generic Manufacturers [Member] | Patent Infringement [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Expiring 2033 [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon                           2    
Mektovi [Member] | Pfizer Versus Several Generic Manufacturers [Member] | Patent Infringement [Member] | Settled Litigation [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Settled litigation, number of companies | company 1                              
Mektovi [Member] | Pfizer Versus Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Member] | Patent Invalidity And Non Infringement [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon                   3            
Mektovi [Member] | Pfizer Versus Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Member] | Patent Invalidity And Non Infringement [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon                           2    
Comirnaty [Member] | Alnylam Patent Infringement Case [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed | Patent                     4          
Comirnaty [Member] | ModernaTX U.S. Patent Infringement Case [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed                           3    
Number of patents under review             2                  
Comirnaty [Member] | ModernaTX European Patent Infringement Case [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed                         2 2    
Loss contingency, patents ruled invalid and subsequently revoked         1                      
Comirnaty [Member] | Arbutus and Genevant U.S. Patent Infringement Case [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed                       5        
Comirnaty [Member] | GlaxoSmithKline Biologics SA and GlaxoSmithKline LLC US Patent Infringement Case [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed       3   5                    
Comirnaty [Member] | Pfizer, BioNTech and BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH Versus CureVac, Judgment of Non-Infringement [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents found not infringed                             3  
Number of patents found infringed                     3          
Abrysvo [Member] | GlaxoSmithKline Biologics SA and GlaxoSmithKline LLC US Patent Infringement Case [Member]                                
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]                                
Number of patents allegedly infringed   7           2 4              
Number of patents found not infringed     2                          
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Contingencies and Certain Commitments - Legal Proceedings-Government Investigations (Details)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
complaint
Greenstone Antitrust Litigation [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of complaints | complaint   2
Government Inquires Relating to Biohaven [Member] | Settled Litigation [Member] | U.S. and Participating States [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Amounts paid in settlement agreement $ 59.7  
Government Inquires Relating to Biohaven [Member] | Settled Litigation [Member] | California Department of Insurance [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Amounts paid in settlement agreement $ 3.3  
v3.25.0.1
Contingencies and Certain Commitments - Certain Commitments and Contingent Consideration for Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Long-term purchase commitment, amount $ 4,100  
Fair value of contingent consideration 517 $ 692
Contingent consideration liability, current 39 179
Contingent consideration liability, noncurrent $ 477 $ 512
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Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Narrative (Detail)
treatmentCourse in Millions, $ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
treatmentCourse
Sep. 29, 2024
USD ($)
treatmentCourse
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
country
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
country
segment
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
country
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
country
operatingSegment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
treatmentCourse
country
Dec. 31, 2022
country
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Number of operating segments         3   3    
Total assets       $ 213,396 $ 213,396 $ 213,396 $ 213,396 $ 226,501  
Deferred revenues, current       1,511 1,511 1,511 1,511 2,700  
Paxlovid, EUA-Labeled [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Reversal of revenue               $ 3,500  
Estimated government emergency use authorization inventory to be returned to company, number of treatment courses | treatmentCourse               6.5  
Favorable adjustment for government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period     $ 771 771          
Government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period, number of treatment courses | treatmentCourse 5.1                
Paxlovid, NDA-Labeled, U.S. Strategic National Stockpile [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Supply commitment, minimum amount committed, number of treatment courses | treatmentCourse   1.0              
Revenues   $ 442   442          
Comirnaty [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Remaining performance obligation       4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000    
Paxlovid [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Remaining performance obligation       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Government and Government Sponsored [Member] | Paxlovid and Comirnaty [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Deferred revenues       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 $ 5,100  
Deferred revenues, current       1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 2,600  
Deferred revenues, noncurrent       785 $ 785 $ 785 $ 785 $ 2,500  
Deferred revenue, revenue recognized       $ 2,900          
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue [Member] | Outside United States [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Number of countries with revenue exceeding $500 million | country       11 11 11 11 14 24
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue [Member] | U.S. [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Concentration risk, percentage           10.00%   10.00% 10.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue [Member] | China [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Concentration risk, percentage           4.00%      
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenue [Member] | Japan [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Concentration risk, percentage               6.00% 8.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Three Largest U.S. Wholesaler Customers [Member]                  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                  
Concentration risk, percentage           34.00%   42.00%  
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Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 29, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Revenues:       $ 63,627 $ 59,553 $ 101,175
Earnings [1],[2],[3]       8,023 1,058 34,729
Depreciation and amortization [4]       7,013 6,290 5,064
Write-offs [5]       0 6,199 1,183
Restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation, asset restructuring       2,200 2,200 1,400
Net periodic benefit, actuarial valuation and other pension and postretirement plan, gain (loss)       $ (579)    
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Immediate Recognition of Actuarial Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]       Other income/(deductions)—net    
Charge related to expected sale of facilities   $ 420        
Certain legal matters, net [6]       $ 567 474 230
Net (gains)/losses recognized during the period on equity securities [7]       (1,008) [8] (1,590) [8] 1,273
Certain asset impairments [9]       3,295 3,024 421
Selling, informational and administrative expenses [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation, asset restructuring         290 562
Paxlovid, EUA-Labeled [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Reversal of revenue         3,500  
Favorable adjustment for government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period     $ 771 771    
ViiV [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Dividend income       272 265 314
Haleon [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Net gain on sale of equity method investment       825    
Gain on sale of equity method investment       945    
Equity method, adjusted income $ 120          
Other Business Activities [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Revenues: [10]       1,228 1,316 1,349
Earnings [1],[10]       (7,382) (4,342) (5,162)
Depreciation and amortization [4],[10]       340 323 332
Write-offs         6,200 1,200
Adjustment to cost of sales           1,700
Other Business Activities [Member] | Reclassification, Other            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Earnings         14,700 9,200
Depreciation and amortization         331 294
Other Business Activities [Member] | Paxlovid [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Charges to cost of sales related to raw materials           500
Reconciling Items [Member] | Amortization of Intangible Assets [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Earnings [1]       (5,286) (4,733) (3,609)
Depreciation and amortization [4]       5,286 4,733 3,609
Reconciling Items [Member] | Acquisition-Related Items [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Earnings [1]       (1,938) (1,874) (832)
Depreciation and amortization [4]       12 (11) (20)
Reconciling Items [Member] | Certain Significant Items [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Earnings [1],[11]       (5,510) (3,917) (3,608)
Depreciation and amortization [4],[11]       14 32 36
Biopharma [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Revenues:       62,400 58,237 99,826
Earnings       28,139 15,923 47,939
Biopharma [Member] | Paxlovid, EUA-Labeled [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Reversal of revenue         3,500  
Favorable adjustment for government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period     $ 771 771    
Biopharma [Member] | ViiV [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Dividend income       272 265 314
Biopharma [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]            
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]            
Revenues: [12]       62,400 58,237 99,826
Earnings [1],[12]       28,139 15,923 47,939
Depreciation and amortization [4],[12]       $ 1,360 $ 1,213 $ 1,107
[1] Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
[2] 2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
[3] 2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
[4] Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation is allocated based on estimates of physical production. As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, we have reclassified $331 million and $294 million of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
[5] See Note 17A.
[6] 2024 primarily includes certain product liability expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer. 2023 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer and legal obligations related to pre-acquisition matters. 2022 primarily included certain product liability and other legal expenses related to products discontinued and/or divested by Pfizer.
[7]
(c)2024 net gains primarily include, among other things, an unrealized gain of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Haleon, which is now carried at fair value (see Note 2C). 2023 net gains primarily included, among other things, a realized gain of $1.7 billion related to our investment in Telavant Holdings, Inc. and unrealized gains of $297 million related to our investment in Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., partially offset by unrealized losses of $292 million related to our investment in BioNTech. 2022 net losses included, among other things, unrealized losses of $986 million related to investments in BioNTech, Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. and Arvinas.
[8] Reported in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Note 4.
[9] The amount for 2024 represents intangible asset impairment charges, and includes $2.9 billion recorded in the fourth quarter associated with our Biopharma segment, due to changes in development plans and updated long-range commercial forecasts, composed of: (i) $1.0 billion for B7H4V (felmetatug vedotin), a Phase 1 IPR&D asset, (ii) $475 million for Medrol, a finite-lived brand, (iii) $435 million for Zavzpret nasal spray developed technology rights, (iv) $400 million and $200 million for Tukysa and disitamab vedotin, respectively, IPR&D assets reflecting emerging competition, as well as (v) other developed technology rights, IPR&D impairments and a finite-lived licensing agreement totaling $436 million which also includes de-prioritization of certain assets. 2024 also includes a $240 million intangible asset impairment charge, associated with our Biopharma segment that represents IPR&D related to a Phase 3 study for the treatment of DMD, which reflects unfavorable clinical trial results. The amount for 2023 primarily represented intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion, of which $2.9 billion was associated with our Biopharma segment ($2.8 billion recorded in the fourth quarter), including: (i) $1.4 billion for etrasimod (Velsipity) IPR&D, based on a change in development plans for additional indications and overall revenue expectations, (ii) $964 million for Prevnar 13 developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting a transition to vaccines with higher serotype coverage, as well as (iii) $486 million for various other IPR&D assets and developed technology rights, due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures and/or prioritization decisions. 2023 also included $128 million associated with Other business activities, related to IPR&D and developed technology rights for acquired software assets and reflected unfavorable pivotal trial results and updated commercial forecasts. 2022 represented intangible asset impairment charges associated with our Biopharma segment of $200 million for an IPR&D asset for the unapproved indication of symptomatic dilated cardiomyopathy due to a mutation of the gene encoding the lamin A/C protein that resulted from the Phase 3 trial reaching futility at a pre-planned interim analysis and $171 million for developed technology rights due to updated commercial forecasts mainly reflecting competitive pressures. 2022 also included intangible asset impairment charges of $50 million
associated with PC1, related to finite-lived licensing agreements, and reflected updated contract manufacturing forecasts reflecting changes to market dynamics.
[10] Other business activities include revenues and costs associated with PC1 and Pfizer Ignite as well as costs that we do not allocate to our operating segments, per above.
[11] Certain significant items are substantive and/or unusual, and in some cases recurring, items (as noted above). Earnings in 2024 include, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion (primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), (iii) actuarial valuation and other postretirement plan losses of $579 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, (iv) charges for certain legal matters of $567 million recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net, and (v) a charge in Other (income)/deductions––net of $420 million related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program, partially offset by (vi) net gains on equity securities of $1.0 billion and (vii) net gains of $825 million on the partial sales of our investment in Haleon in March and October 2024, which are comprised of (a) total gains on the sales of $945 million less (b) $120 million in the fourth quarter (included in Other business activities) representing our pro-rata share of Haleon’s third quarter 2024 adjusted income recorded on a one quarter lag and implicitly included in the gain on the sale of those shares. Earnings in 2023 included, among other items: (i) intangible asset impairment charges of $3.0 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net and (ii) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $2.2 billion ($290 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs), partially offset by (iii) net gains on equity securities of $1.6 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. Earnings in 2022 included, among other items: (i) restructuring charges/(credits) and implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring of $1.4 billion ($562 million recorded in Selling, informational and administrative expenses and the remaining amount primarily recorded in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs) and (ii) net losses on equity securities of $1.3 billion recorded in Other (income)/deductions––net. See Notes 3 and 4
[12] Biopharma’s revenues and earnings in 2024 reflect a non-cash favorable product return adjustment of $771 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024 and in 2023 reflected a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion (see Note 17C). In 2023, Biopharma earnings included approximately $6.2 billion of inventory write-offs and related charges to Cost of sales mainly due to lower-than-expected demand for our COVID-19 products. In 2022, Biopharma earnings included COVID-19-related charges of approximately $1.7 billion to Cost of sales, composed of (i) inventory write-offs of approximately $1.2 billion related to COVID-19
products that exceeded or were expected to exceed their approved shelf-lives prior to being used and (ii) charges of approximately $0.5 billion, primarily related to excess raw materials for Paxlovid. Biopharma’s earnings also include dividend income from our investment in ViiV of $272 million in 2024, $265 million in 2023 and $314 million in 2022.
v3.25.0.1
Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Schedule of Significant Biopharma Segment Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 63,627 $ 59,553 $ 101,175
Cost of sales [1],[2] 17,851 24,954 34,344
Selling, informational and administrative expenses [1] 14,730 14,771 13,677
Research and development expenses [1] 10,822 10,679 11,428
Acquired in-process research and development expenses 108 194 953
Other (income)/deductions––net 4,388 222 1,062
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income [3],[4],[5] 8,023 1,058 34,729
Biopharma [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenues 62,400 58,237 99,826
Cost of sales 14,997 22,666 32,859
Selling, informational and administrative expenses 10,040 10,235 9,207
Research and development expenses 9,532 9,763 10,324
Acquired in-process research and development expenses 108 194 181
Other (income)/deductions––net (416) (543) (685)
Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income 28,139 15,923 47,939
Biopharma [Member] | Primary Care [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenues 30,135 30,799 73,181
Biopharma [Member] | Comirnaty [Member] | Primary Care [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenues 5,353 11,220 37,809
Biopharma [Member] | Paxlovid [Member] | Primary Care [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenues [6] 5,716 1,279 18,933
Biopharma [Member] | Excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid [Member] | Primary Care [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 51,331 $ 45,738 $ 43,084
[1] Exclusive of amortization of intangible assets.
[2] See Note 17A.
[3] Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss). As described above, in connection with the organizational changes effective in the first quarter of 2024, overhead costs associated with our manufacturing operations and costs associated with R&D and medical and safety activities managed by our global ORD and PRD organizations as they operated in 2024 are included in Biopharma’s earnings. We have reclassified $14.7 billion and $9.2 billion of net costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively, from Other business activities to Biopharma to conform to the current period presentation.
[4] 2023 v. 2022––The domestic loss in 2023 versus domestic income in 2022 and the decrease in international income in 2023 was primarily attributable to lower revenues, higher intangible asset impairment charges, and increases in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Amortization of intangible assets, and Selling, informational and administrative expenses, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales and net gains on equity securities in 2023 versus net losses on equity securities in 2022.
[5] 2024 v. 2023––The reduction in the domestic loss in 2024 versus the domestic loss in 2023 is primarily attributable to increased revenues offset by higher restructuring charges and asset impairment charges. The increase in the international income is primarily attributable to lower: Cost of Sales, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs and asset impairment charges.
[6] 2024 includes (i) a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter to the estimated non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned by the U.S. government through February 29, 2024 versus the estimated 6.5 million treatment courses that were expected to be returned as of December 31, 2023, and (ii) $442 million of revenue recorded in the third quarter in connection with the creation of the U.S. SNS. 2023 includes a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory.
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Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Revenues by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues: $ 63,627 $ 59,553 $ 101,175
United States [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues: 38,691 28,145 43,317
Developed Markets [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues: 16,057 20,910 40,534
Emerging Markets [Member]      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues: $ 8,879 $ 10,498 $ 17,324
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Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Schedules of Concentration of Risk (Details) - Revenue [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
McKesson, Inc. [Member]      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 23.00% 16.00% 8.00%
Cencora, Inc. [Member]      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 17.00% 12.00% 5.00%
Cardinal Health, Inc. [Member]      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 14.00% 10.00% 4.00%
US Government [Member]      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 6.00% 0.00% 23.00%
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Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Revenues by Product (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: $ 63,627 $ 59,553 $ 101,175
Alliance revenues 8,388 7,582 8,537
Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 62,400 58,237 99,826
Biopharma [Member] | U.S. Commercial Division      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 26,765 19,299 34,337
Biopharma [Member] | Oncology Division      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 11,567 8,450 8,583
Biopharma [Member] | International Commercial Division      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 24,068 30,488 56,905
Pfizer CentreOne [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [1] 1,146 1,272 1,342
Pfizer Ignite [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 82 44 7
Total Alliance revenues [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Alliance revenues 8,388 7,582 8,537
Royalty [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues [2] 1,423 1,058 845
Primary Care [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 30,135 30,799 73,181
Primary Care [Member] | Eliquis [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [3] 7,366 6,747 6,480
Primary Care [Member] | Prevnar Family [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 6,411 6,501 6,342
Primary Care [Member] | Paxlovid [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [4] 5,716 1,279 18,933
Primary Care [Member] | Comirnaty [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 5,353 11,220 37,809
Primary Care [Member] | Nurtec ODT/Vydura [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 1,263 928 213
Primary Care [Member] | Abrysvo [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 755 890 0
Primary Care [Member] | Premarin Family [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 380 397 455
Primary Care [Member] | BMP2 [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 352 338 277
Primary Care [Member] | FSME-IMMUN/TicoVac [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 280 268 200
Primary Care [Member] | All other Primary Care [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 2,259 2,233 2,473
Specialty Care [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 16,652 14,988 13,851
Specialty Care [Member] | Vyndaqel Family [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 5,451 3,321 2,447
Specialty Care [Member] | Xeljanz [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 1,168 1,703 1,796
Specialty Care [Member] | Enbrel (Outside the U.S. and Canada) [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 690 830 1,003
Specialty Care [Member] | Sulperazon [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 637 757 786
Specialty Care [Member] | Zavicefta [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 586 511 412
Specialty Care [Member] | Octagam [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [5] 509 245 186
Specialty Care [Member] | Inflectra [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 509 490 532
Specialty Care [Member] | Zithromax [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 480 406 331
Specialty Care [Member] | Genotropin [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 470 539 360
Specialty Care [Member] | BeneFIX [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 381 424 425
Specialty Care [Member] | Cibinqo [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 215 128 27
Specialty Care [Member] | Oxbryta [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [6] 201 328 73
Specialty Care [Member] | All other Hospital [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [7] 4,448 4,514 4,730
Specialty Care [Member] | All other Specialty Care [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 907 792 743
Oncology [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 15,612 12,450 12,794
Oncology [Member] | Ibrance [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 4,367 4,753 5,120
Oncology [Member] | Xtandi [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [8] 2,039 1,659 1,650
Oncology [Member] | Padcev [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 1,588 53 0
Oncology [Member] | Adcetris [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 1,089 56 0
Oncology [Member] | Oncology Biosimilars [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [9] 1,037 1,407 1,753
Oncology [Member] | Inlyta [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 978 1,036 1,003
Oncology [Member] | Lorbrena [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 731 539 343
Oncology [Member] | Bosulif [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 645 645 575
Oncology [Member] | Braftovi/Mektovi [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: [10] 607 477 456
Oncology [Member] | Tukysa [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 480 18 0
Oncology [Member] | Elrexfio [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 133 10 0
Oncology [Member] | Tivdak [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 131 4 0
Oncology [Member] | Talzenna [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: 117 64 48
Oncology [Member] | All other Oncology [Member] | Biopharma [Member]      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Revenues: $ 1,670 $ 1,729 $ 1,846
[1] PC1 includes revenues from our contract manufacturing and our active pharmaceutical ingredient sales operation, as well as revenues related to our manufacturing and supply agreements with legacy Pfizer businesses/partnerships.
[2] See Note 1A.
[3] Reflects Alliance revenues and product revenues.
[4] 2024 includes (i) a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter to the estimated non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting 5.1 million EUA-labeled treatment courses returned by the U.S. government through February 29, 2024 versus the estimated 6.5 million treatment courses that were expected to be returned as of December 31, 2023, and (ii) $442 million of revenue recorded in the third quarter in connection with the creation of the U.S. SNS. 2023 includes a non-cash revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter, of which a portion was associated with sales recorded in 2022, related to the expected return of an estimated 6.5 million treatment courses of EUA-labeled U.S. government inventory.
[5] 2024 includes $129 million related to a one-time sales true-up settlement agreement with our commercialization partner.
[6] In September 2024, we announced our voluntary withdrawal of all lots of Oxbryta for the treatment of sickle cell disease in all markets where it is approved, as well as the discontinuation of expanded access programs worldwide, based on the totality of clinical data that indicated at that time the overall benefit of Oxbryta no longer outweighs the risk in the approved sickle cell patient population. The data suggest an imbalance in vaso-occlusive crises and fatal events, which requires further assessment that remains ongoing.
[7] Includes, among other Hospital products, amounts previously presented as All other Anti-infectives and Ig Portfolio.
[8] Primarily reflects Alliance revenues and royalty revenues.
[9] Biosimilars are highly similar versions of approved and authorized biological medicines. Oncology biosimilars primarily include Retacrit, Ruxience, Zirabev, Trazimera and Nivestym.
[10]
(h)Erbitux is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC.
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Segment, Geographic and Other Revenue Information - Revenues by Product - Footnotes (Details)
treatmentCourse in Millions, $ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
treatmentCourse
Sep. 29, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
treatmentCourse
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Total revenues       $ 63,627 $ 59,553 $ 101,175
Paxlovid, EUA-Labeled [Member]            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Reversal of revenue         $ 3,500  
Estimated government emergency use authorization inventory to be returned to company, number of treatment courses | treatmentCourse         6.5  
Favorable adjustment for government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period     $ 771 771    
Government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period, number of treatment courses | treatmentCourse 5.1          
Paxlovid, NDA-Labeled, U.S. Strategic National Stockpile [Member]            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Revenues   $ 442   442    
Biopharma [Member]            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Total revenues       62,400 $ 58,237 99,826
Biopharma [Member] | Specialty Care [Member]            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Total revenues       16,652 14,988 13,851
Biopharma [Member] | Paxlovid, EUA-Labeled [Member]            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Reversal of revenue         3,500  
Favorable adjustment for government emergency use authorization inventory returned to the company during the period     $ 771 771    
Biopharma [Member] | Octagam [Member] | Specialty Care [Member]            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Total revenues [1]       509 $ 245 $ 186
Biopharma [Member] | Octagam [Member] | Specialty Care [Member] | Commercialization Partner            
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]            
Total revenues       $ 129    
[1] 2024 includes $129 million related to a one-time sales true-up settlement agreement with our commercialization partner.