Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year Three)

Non-Current Assets

Merck & Co. Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year Three) increased by 83.3% to $3.30B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Finite-Lived Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization Expense (Year Three) shows an upward trend with a 73.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ3 2020

How to read this metric

A stable or declining trend in future amortization suggests a predictable path for earnings growth as older assets are fully depreciated.

Detailed definition

This is the projected expense for the third year following the balance sheet date related to the systematic write-down o...

Peer comparison

Used by investors to compare the long-term earnings impact of intellectual property investments across different companies.

Metric ID: finite_lived_intangible_assets_amortization_year_3

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$1.10B$1.80B$3.30B
QoQ Change—+63.6%+83.3%
YoY Change—+63.6%+83.3%
Range$1.10B – $3.30B
Avg YoY Growth+73.5%
Median YoY Growth+73.5%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year three)?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year three) of $3.30B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year three)?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year three) has grown at a 73.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.10B to $3.30B.
What does finite-lived intangible assets - expected amortization expense (year three) mean?
The expected accounting expense for writing down intangible assets in the third year.

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