Operating
Change in Accrued Liabilities
Merck & Co. Change in Accrued Liabilities remained flat by 0.0% to -$460.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.9%, from -$582.00M to -$460.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Accrued Liabilities shows a downward trend with a 60.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2007
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase represents a source of cash through deferred payment, while a decrease represents a cash outflow as obligations are settled.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in obligations for expenses incurred but not yet invoiced or paid, such as employee compensation, ta...
Peer comparison
Standard operating cash flow component found in almost all corporate financial statements.
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cf_change_in_accrued_liabilitiesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $277.00M | -$50.00M | $1.78B | -$2.33B | -$1.84B |
| YoY Change | — | -118.1% | >999% | -230.6% | +20.9% |
Range-$2.33B – $1.78B
CAGR+60.6%
Avg YoY Growth+834.6%
Median YoY Growth-48.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s change in accrued liabilities?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported change in accrued liabilities of -$460.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s change in accrued liabilities changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s change in accrued liabilities increased by 20.9% year-over-year, from -$582.00M to -$460.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s change in accrued liabilities?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s change in accrued liabilities has grown at a 60.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $277.00M to -$1.84B.
- What does change in accrued liabilities mean?
- The net change in expenses that have been recognized but not yet paid.