Current Assets

Derivative Assets - Fair Value

Merck & Co. Derivative Assets - Fair Value increased by 74.0% to $562.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.1%, from $410.00M to $562.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Derivative Assets - Fair Value shows a downward trend with a -9.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate successful hedging outcomes or favorable market shifts, whereas lower values suggest reduced hedging gains.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the total fair value of all derivative financial instruments that are currently in an asset positio...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across energy and commodity-intensive firms that utilize extensive hedging programs.

Metric ID: derivative_assets_fair_value

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$433.00M$601.00M$342.00M$357.00M$491.00M$340.00M$729.00M$410.00M$546.00M$316.00M$323.00M$562.00M
QoQ Change+38.8%-43.1%+4.4%+37.5%-30.8%+114.4%-43.8%+33.2%-42.1%+2.2%+74.0%
YoY Change-21.0%-43.4%+113.2%+14.8%+11.2%-7.1%-55.7%+37.1%
Range$316.00M$729.00M
CAGR+9.9%
Avg YoY Growth+6.1%
Median YoY Growth+2.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s derivative assets - fair value?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported derivative assets - fair value of $562.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Merck & Co.'s derivative assets - fair value changed year-over-year?
Merck & Co.'s derivative assets - fair value increased by 37.1% year-over-year, from $410.00M to $562.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s derivative assets - fair value?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s derivative assets - fair value has grown at a -9.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $433.00M to $323.00M.
What does derivative assets - fair value mean?
The total market value of all derivative contracts that are currently profitable.