Operating

Change in Other Liabilities

Merck & Co. Change in Other Liabilities remained flat by 0.0% to $48.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 498.0%, from -$12.25M to $48.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Other Liabilities shows a downward trend with a -20.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates the company is paying down its miscellaneous obligations, which is a use of cash.

Detailed definition

This reflects the net change in various short-term and long-term obligations, such as deferred revenue, accrued expenses...

Peer comparison

For companies with large subscription or service businesses, changes in deferred revenue (a component here) are a key indicator of future growth.

Metric ID: cf_change_in_other_liabilities

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$484.00M-$545.00M$456.00M-$49.00M$195.00M
YoY Change-212.6%+183.7%-110.7%+498.0%
Range-$545.00M$484.00M
CAGR-20.3%
Avg YoY Growth+89.6%
Median YoY Growth+36.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s change in other liabilities?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported change in other liabilities of $48.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Merck & Co.'s change in other liabilities changed year-over-year?
Merck & Co.'s change in other liabilities increased by 498.0% year-over-year, from -$12.25M to $48.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s change in other liabilities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s change in other liabilities has grown at a -20.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $484.00M to $195.00M.
What does change in other liabilities mean?
The change in miscellaneous debts and obligations the company owes to others.