Non-Current Assets

Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value - Cumulative Downward Adjustments

Merck & Co. Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value - Cumulative Downward Adjustments increased by 1.0% to $881.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates deteriorating performance or valuation write-downs in the private equity or venture portfolio.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of downward fair value adjustments recognized for equity securities that lack a readily determinab...

Peer comparison

Standard for firms with significant private equity or venture capital exposure.

Metric ID: equity_securities_no_fv_downward_adj

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$872.00M$881.00M
QoQ Change+1.0%
YoY Change+1.0%
Range$872.00M$881.00M
Avg YoY Growth+1.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s equity securities without readily determinable fair value - cumulative downward adjustments?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported equity securities without readily determinable fair value - cumulative downward adjustments of $881.00M in Q1 2026.
What does equity securities without readily determinable fair value - cumulative downward adjustments mean?
Total value lost on private or hard-to-value equity investments.