Operating
Change in Income Taxes
Merck & Co. Change in Income Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $34.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 86.6%, from $255.75M to $34.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Income Taxes shows an upward trend with a -29.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
Fluctuations are often driven by timing of tax payments and changes in tax regulations rather than operational performance.
Detailed definition
This reflects the change in the company's tax liability or tax receivable balance between periods. It represents the tim...
Peer comparison
Standard across all corporations; highly dependent on global tax jurisdictions and fiscal year-end timing.
Metric ID:
change_in_income_taxesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$540.00M | $380.00M | $214.00M | $1.02B | $137.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +170.4% | -43.7% | +378.0% | -86.6% |
Range-$540.00M – $1.02B
CAGR-29.0%
Avg YoY Growth+104.5%
Median YoY Growth+63.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s change in income taxes?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported change in income taxes of $34.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s change in income taxes changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s change in income taxes decreased by 86.6% year-over-year, from $255.75M to $34.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s change in income taxes?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s change in income taxes has grown at a -29.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$540.00M to $137.00M.
- What does change in income taxes mean?
- The change in the amount of taxes owed to or receivable from the government.