Current Assets
Contract Assets, Net
Merck & Co. Contract Assets, Net decreased by 14.3% to $72M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.3%, from $84M to $72M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Contract Assets, Net shows an upward trend with a 10.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal strong sales growth, but excessive growth relative to revenue could indicate potential collection delays.
Detailed definition
The net value of rights to consideration in exchange for goods or services that the company has transferred to a custome...
Peer comparison
Standard under ASC 606 revenue recognition rules; varies by industry based on billing cycles.
Metric ID:
contract_assets_netHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $119M | $43M | $86M | $84M | $72M |
| QoQ Change | — | -63.9% | +100.0% | -2.3% | -14.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -63.9% | +100.0% | -2.3% | -14.3% |
Range$43M – $119M
CAGR-39.5%
Avg YoY Growth+4.9%
Median YoY Growth-8.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported contract assets, net of $72M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, from $84M to $72M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s contract assets, net has grown at a 10.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43M to $72M.
- What does contract assets, net mean?
- The value of work performed for customers that has been recognized as revenue but not yet billed.