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Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. It has two divisions: innovative medicine and medtech. These now represent all of the company's sales following the divestment of the consumer business, Kenvue, in 2023. After restructurings in 2023-24, the drug division focuses on three main therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, and neurology. Geographically, just over half of total revenue is generated in the United States.
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Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. In cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 53% of the company's 2025 sales were generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
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Stock name
Johnson & JohnsonMerck & Co.
Last price
$256.66$141.92
Currency
USD
USD
$623B$352B
29.96112.18
$8.63$1.27
0.230.21
$5.28$3.40
2.07%2.38%
Sector
HealthHealth
Employees
138,20074,000
Ticker
$JNJ$MRK
Primary listing
NYSENYSE

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