Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Products & Services · Intangible assets
Animal Health — Intangible assets
Merck & Co. Animal Health — Intangible assets decreased by 10.5% to $1.70B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toIntangible assets — net
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate a robust pipeline of proprietary products and a strong competitive moat in the animal health market.
Detailed definition
The gross or total value of non-physical assets held by the animal health segment, including intellectual property and a...
Peer comparison
Comparable to intangible asset reporting in other life sciences and animal health peers.
Metric ID:
mrk_segment_animal_health_intangible_assetsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.10B | $1.90B | $1.70B |
| QoQ Change | — | -9.5% | -10.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -9.5% | -10.5% |
Range$1.70B – $2.10B
Avg YoY Growth-10.0%
Median YoY Growth-10.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s animal health — intangible assets?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported animal health — intangible assets of $1.70B in Q4 2025.
- What does animal health — intangible assets mean?
- The total value of non-physical assets owned by the animal health segment.