Key takeaways
- Johnson & Johnson is one of the 2026 Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies.
- Fortune’s list is based on three criteria: product innovation, process innovation and fostering an innovative culture, all of which are priorities for the company.
- Johnson & Johnson’s commitment to innovation is a core part of Our Credo—the mission statement that has guided the company for more than 80 years.
From breakthroughs for the treatment of plaque psoriasis to work on soft-tissue surgical robotics systems, innovation is at the heart of everything Johnson & Johnson does. After all, it’s been fundamental to Our Credo, which details that the company “must experiment with new ideas” and develop “innovative programs.”
Johnson & Johnson’s commitment to innovation has been recognized once again as the company has been named to Fortune’s annual ranking of America’s Most Innovative Companies. Johnson & Johnson has been on the list every year since it was launched in 2023.
What it takes to be an innovative company
In partnership with the market research and data company Statista, Fortune measured each company that was considered for the list against three pillars:
- Product innovation: introducing new products or services or upgrading existing company offerings
- Process innovation: enhancing business opportunities by using new and innovative technologies and digitalization
- Innovative culture: fostering a company-wide spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity that encourages employees to take the initiative and develop new ideas
Johnson & Johnson is committed to driving healthcare forward in all three of those categories.
From immunology to oncology, mental health to heart health, AI-enhanced robotics platforms to next-generation contact lenses, Johnson & Johnson is proud to be recognized for being a forward-thinking company that always puts patients front and center.
