Non-Current Assets
Long-term investments
Merck & Co. Long-term investments increased by 5.1% to $956.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate strategic capital deployment or long-term asset accumulation, while a decrease could signal divestment or the reclassification of assets to support liquidity needs.
Detailed definition
Long-term investments represent financial assets held by the company with maturities or holding periods exceeding one ye...
Peer comparison
Peer financial institutions typically report these as non-current assets, with variations depending on the specific mix of held-to-maturity securities versus available-for-sale equity investments.
Metric ID:
long_term_investmentsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $910.00M | $956.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +5.1% |
Range$910.00M – $956.00M
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.1%
Long-term investments at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s long-term investments?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported long-term investments of $956.00M in Q4 2025.
- What does long-term investments mean?
- Financial assets and securities that the company intends to hold for more than one year.