Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,885	$ 7,268
Accounts receivable	22,089	17,760
Other receivables	3,142	2,395
Inventories	18,194	13,744
Prepaid expenses	16,862	14,315
Other current assets	91	147
Total current assets	65,263	55,629
Noncurrent Assets
Investments	4,013	2,802
Goodwill	9,874	5,898
Other intangibles, net	18,084	6,521
Deferred tax assets	10,955	9,959
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $13,373 (2026) and $12,560 (2025)	32,188	24,675
Other noncurrent assets	7,695	6,992
Total assets	148,072	112,476
Current Liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	2,517	1,635
Accounts payable	5,793	5,379
Employee compensation	2,292	2,375
Sales rebates and discounts	24,170	17,382
Other current liabilities	12,224	8,457
Total current liabilities	46,996	35,228
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt	46,986	40,868
Long-term income taxes payable	6,070	5,875
Other noncurrent liabilities	7,749	3,970
Total noncurrent liabilities	60,805	50,713
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Common stock	588	590
Additional paid-in capital	7,309	7,346
Retained earnings	37,969	24,470
Employee benefit trust	(3,013)	(3,013)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,629)	(2,880)
Other equity	47	22
Total equity	40,271	26,535
Total liabilities and equity	$ 148,072	$ 112,476

Sales Rebates And Discounts

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).