Operating
Net Income
Merck & Co. Net Income decreased by 243.2% to -$4.24B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 183.4%, from $5.09B to -$4.24B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Net Income shows an upward trend with a 11.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher profitability and operational success, while a decrease may signal rising costs or declining sales.
Detailed definition
Net income represents the total profit of the company after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest have been deduct...
Peer comparison
Standard across all public companies, though margins vary significantly by industry sector.
Metric ID:
net_income_cfHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.55B | $4.57B | $3.76B | $4.31B | $3.94B | $3.25B | $3.02B | $2.83B | -$5.97B | $4.75B | $4.77B | $5.46B | $3.16B | $3.74B | $5.09B | $4.43B | $5.79B | $2.96B | -$4.24B |
| QoQ Change | — | +195.6% | -17.7% | +14.7% | -8.5% | -17.5% | -7.2% | -6.4% | -311.4% | +179.5% | +0.4% | +14.6% | -42.1% | +18.4% | +35.8% | -12.9% | +30.7% | -48.8% | -243.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +155.3% | -28.8% | -19.7% | -34.5% | -251.4% | +46.0% | +68.7% | +191.4% | -33.5% | — | +6.7% | -18.9% | +83.1% | -20.9% | -183.4% |
Range-$5.97B – $5.79B
CAGR+25.2%
Avg YoY Growth-2.8%
Median YoY Growth-19.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s net income?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported net income of -$4.24B in Q1 2026.
- How has Merck & Co.'s net income changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s net income decreased by 183.4% year-over-year, from $5.09B to -$4.24B.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s net income?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s net income has grown at a 11.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.06B to $18.26B.
- What does net income mean?
- The total profit a company earns after all expenses and taxes are paid.