Adjustment for Amortization
Merck & Co. Adjustment for Amortization decreased by 4.3% to $931.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.9%, from $597.00M to $931.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Adjustment for Amortization shows an upward trend with a 14.3% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Changes reflect shifts in acquisition accounting or valuation of intangible assets rather than operational performance.
Detailed definition
This represents specific accounting adjustments made to amortization expenses, often related to intangible assets acquir...
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gild_adjustment_for_amortizationHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $357.00M | $360.00M | $405.00M | $699.00M | $464.00M | $460.00M | $462.00M | $543.00M | $477.00M | $562.00M | $462.00M | $473.00M | $614.00M | $633.00M | $675.00M | $597.00M | $601.00M | $622.00M | $973.00M | $931.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.8% | +12.5% | +72.6% | -33.6% | -0.9% | +0.4% | +17.5% | -12.2% | +17.8% | -17.8% | +2.4% | +29.8% | +3.1% | +6.6% | -11.6% | +0.7% | +3.5% | +56.4% | -4.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +30.0% | +27.8% | +14.1% | -22.3% | +2.8% | +22.2% | +0.0% | -12.9% | +28.7% | +12.6% | +46.1% | +26.2% | -2.1% | -1.7% | +44.1% | +55.9% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance revenue - Lenvima | $72.00M | $81.00M |
| Total | $543.00M | $562.00M |
Alliance revenue - Lenvima was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Adjustment for Amortization at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s adjustment for amortization?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported adjustment for amortization of $931.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Merck & Co.'s adjustment for amortization changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s adjustment for amortization increased by 55.9% year-over-year, from $597.00M to $931.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s adjustment for amortization?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s adjustment for amortization has grown at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.64B to $2.79B.
- What does adjustment for amortization mean?
- Non-cash accounting adjustments related to the amortization of intangible assets.