Objectives And Strategies For Using Derivatives |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2026 | |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Objectives And Strategies For Using Derivatives | Objectives and Strategies for Using Derivatives As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to financial risks, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. We employ a number of practices to manage these risks, including operating and financing activities and, where appropriate, the use of derivative instruments. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, derivative assets were $135 and $81, respectively, and derivative liabilities were $213 and $191, respectively, primarily comprised of foreign currency exchange, interest rate and commodity price contracts. Derivative assets are recorded in Other current assets or Other Assets, as appropriate, and derivative liabilities are recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities or Other Liabilities, as appropriate. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Translation adjustments result from translating foreign entities' financial statements into U.S. dollars from their functional currencies. The risk to any particular entity's net assets is reduced to the extent that the entity is financed with local currency borrowings. A portion of our balance sheet translation exposure for certain affiliates, which results from changes in translation rates between the affiliates’ functional currencies and the U.S. dollar, is hedged with cross-currency swap contracts and certain foreign denominated debt which are designated as net investment hedges. The foreign currency exposure on certain non-functional currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany loans and accounts payable, is hedged primarily with undesignated derivative instruments. Derivative instruments are used to hedge a portion of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies for non-U.S. operations' purchases of raw materials, which are priced in U.S. dollars, and imports of intercompany finished goods and work-in-process inventories priced predominantly in U.S. dollars and euros. The derivative instruments used to manage these exposures are designated as cash flow hedges. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is managed using a portfolio of variable and fixed-rate debt composed of short and long-term instruments. Interest rate swap contracts may be used to facilitate the maintenance of the desired ratio of variable and fixed-rate debt and are designated as fair value hedges. We also use derivative instruments, such as forward-starting swaps or treasury lock contracts, to manage our exposure to changes in benchmark interest rates associated with our anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt. These derivative instruments are typically designated as cash flow hedges. Commodity Price Risk We use derivative instruments, such as commodity forward and price swap contracts, to hedge a portion of our exposure to market risk arising from changes in prices of certain commodities. These derivatives are primarily designated as cash flow hedges of specific quantities of the underlying commodity expected to be purchased in future months. In addition, we utilize negotiated contracts of varying durations along with strategic pricing mechanisms to manage volatility for a portion of our commodity costs. Fair Value Hedges Derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are predominantly used to manage interest rate risk. The fair values of these derivative instruments are recorded as an asset or liability, as appropriate, with the offset recorded in Interest expense. The offset to the change in fair values of the related debt is also recorded in Interest expense. Any realized gain or loss on the derivatives that hedge interest rate risk is amortized to Interest expense over the life of the related debt. As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate notional values and carrying values of debt subject to outstanding interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges were $325 and $304, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, gains or losses recognized in Interest expense for interest rate swaps were not material. Cash Flow Hedges For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is initially recorded in AOCI, net of related income taxes, and recognized in earnings in the same income statement line and period that the hedged exposure affects earnings. Foreign Exchange and Commodity Contracts As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate notional value of outstanding foreign exchange and commodity derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges was $2.1 billion. Unrealized losses of $17 and $124 were recorded in AOCI for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Unrealized gains of $20 and unrealized losses of $144 were recorded in AOCI for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Losses of $15 and $11 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and losses of $44 and $17 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, were reclassified from AOCI to Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes (discussed further below), Other (income) and expense, net and Cost of products sold. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, no material gains or losses were reclassified from AOCI into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedge accounting. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for certain foreign exchange and commodity instruments with a notional value of $681 because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring due to the IFP Transaction. As a result, pre-tax losses of $20 were reclassified from AOCI into Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes. The maximum maturity of foreign exchange and commodity derivative contracts in place as of June 30, 2026 is May 2029. Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swap Contracts In the second quarter of 2026, we entered into $4.3 billion of aggregate notional forward-starting interest rate swaps in anticipation of the issuance of fixed-rate debt in connection with the Kenvue Acquisition. The gains or losses initially recorded in AOCI will be amortized and recorded in Interest expense over the term of the hedged debt. Unrealized losses of $24 were recorded in AOCI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, losses associated with our cash flow hedges expected to be reclassified from AOCI into Interest expense, Cost of products sold or Other (income) and expense, net during the next twelve months are $2. Net Investment Hedges For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as net investment hedges, unrealized gains and losses related to changes in fair value of net investment hedges are recorded in AOCI and offset the change in the value of the net investment being hedged. As of June 30, 2026, the aggregate notional value of these instruments was $1.8 billion. We exclude the interest accruals on cross-currency swap contracts and the forward points on foreign exchange forward contracts from the assessment and measurement of hedge effectiveness. Interest accruals on cross-currency swap contracts are recognized in earnings within Interest expense. We amortize the forward points on foreign exchange contracts into earnings within Interest expense over the life of the hedging relationship. Unrealized losses of $12 and $128 were recorded in AOCI for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Unrealized gains of $15 and unrealized losses of $148 were recorded in AOCI for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, no material amounts were reclassified from AOCI to Interest expense. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, no material amounts were excluded from the assessment of net investment, fair value or cash flow hedge effectiveness. Undesignated Hedging Instruments Gains or losses on undesignated foreign exchange instruments are immediately recognized in Other (income) and expense, net. Gains of $0 and $38 were recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Losses of $3 and gains of $62 were recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The effect on earnings from the use of these undesignated derivatives is substantially neutralized by the transactional gains and losses recorded on the underlying assets and liabilities. As of June 30, 2026, the notional amount of these undesignated derivative instruments was approximately $5.4 billion.
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