Amgen Inc.
09/22/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2026 12:35
Amgen Ranks #4 on Forbes’ Most Innovative Large Companies List
Amgen has been ranked #4 on Forbes' inaugural list of America's Most Innovative Large Companies, recognizing the company among the nation's leaders in innovation.
To develop the ranking, Forbes analyzed all companies in the S&P 500 and selected the 100 highest-scoring companies. The methodology considered R&D spending relative to sales, patents and other intellectual property activity, investor confidence, return on equity, media and social sentiment related to innovation, and assessments of companies' innovation activity.
Amgen ranked #4 overall, behind Eli Lilly, Apple, and Amazon.
Amgen's ranking reflects the company's longstanding focus on innovation and its approach to harnessing the best of biology and technology to discover, develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines for patients.
For more than 45 years, Amgen has helped advance biotechnology by applying new scientific insights and technologies to some of the world's toughest diseases. Today, that work continues across the company-from the use of human genetics and artificial intelligence in drug discovery to advances in medicine development and manufacturing.
Learn more about Forbes' America's Most Innovative Large Companies list and methodology.
FAQ
Where did Amgen rank on Forbes' list of America's Most Innovative Large Companies?
Amgen was named to Forbes' list of America's Most Innovative Large Companies, earning the #4 spot, behind Eli Lilly, Apple, and Amazon.
What does this innovation ranking mean for Amgen investors and its research and development pipeline?
For investors, Amgen's recognition as one of America's Most Innovative Large Companies highlights the company's continued investment in scientific research, artificial intelligence in drug discovery, and advanced manufacturing. These capabilities support Amgen's efforts to advance its pipeline, develop and manufacture innovative medicines, and drive long-term growth.
What criteria does Forbes use to evaluate America's Most Innovative Companies?
Companies are evaluated using Forbes' Innovation Index, which measures innovation across a range of factors, including research and development, intellectual property activity, investor confidence, financial performance, and perceptions of innovation.
What other recent workplace or innovation awards has Amgen received?
In addition to the Forbes' innovation recognition, Amgen has been named to lists like Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, TIME's World's Most Impactful Companies, and The Wall Street Journal's Best Companies for the Future.
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