Non-Current Assets

Investments

Merck & Co. Investments increased by 54.8% to $1.48B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates successful capital accumulation and reinvestment, while a decline may signal asset liquidation or poor investment performance.

Detailed definition

The aggregate value of long-term investment assets, including bonds, equities, real estate, and other financial instrume...

Peer comparison

Standard for insurance and financial services; peers with larger asset bases will show significantly higher investment totals.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_investments

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$910.00M$956.00M$1.48B
QoQ Change+5.1%+54.8%
YoY Change+5.1%
Range$910.00M$1.48B
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.1%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s investments?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported investments of $1.48B in Q1 2026.
What does investments mean?
The total value of all long-term investments held by the company.