Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18

Consolidation · Investment Income Interest

Material Reconciling Items — Investment Income Interest

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toInterest Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher returns on cash reserves or larger cash balances, contributing to non-operating income.

Detailed definition

This captures the interest income generated from the company's cash balances, short-term investments, and other financia...

Peer comparison

Standard across all public companies as 'Interest Income' or 'Investment Income'.

Metric ID: mrk_segment_material_reconciling_items_investment_income_interest

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does material reconciling items — investment income interest mean?
Earnings generated from the company's cash and investment holdings.