Current Liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Merck & Co. Accrued Income Taxes, Current decreased by 16.5% to $3.95B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase typically correlates with higher taxable profits, while a decrease may signal lower profitability or tax payments made.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated amount of income tax payable to government authorities for the current period. It reflects...
Peer comparison
Standard liability for all profitable firms; peers' balances fluctuate with commodity price cycles and regional tax rates.
Metric ID:
current_liabilities_accrued_income_taxes_currentHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.73B | $3.95B |
| QoQ Change | — | -16.5% |
Range$3.95B – $4.73B
Accrued Income Taxes, Current at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s accrued income taxes, current?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported accrued income taxes, current of $3.95B in Q1 2026.
- What does accrued income taxes, current mean?
- Income taxes owed to governments that are due within one year.