Contract Assets, Net
Merck & Co. Contract Assets, Net decreased by 14.3% to $72.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.3%, from $84.00M to $72.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Contract Assets, Net shows an upward trend with a 10.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate strong sales growth or a shift in contract terms, while a significant rise relative to revenue could signal potential collection risks.
Detailed definition
This represents the company's right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that have been transferred to a c...
Peer comparison
Standardized under revenue recognition accounting standards (ASC 606) for companies with long-term or milestone-based contracts.
contract_assets_netHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $119.00M | $43.00M | $86.00M | $84.00M | $72.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -63.9% | +100.0% | -2.3% | -14.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -63.9% | +100.0% | -2.3% | -14.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported contract assets, net of $72.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $84.00M to $72.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net has grown at a 10.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.00M to $72.00M.
- What does contract assets, net mean?
- The value of work completed for customers for which the company has not yet billed or received payment.