Current Liabilities
Sales Rebates and Discounts
Merck & Co. Sales Rebates and Discounts decreased by 31.8% to $1.50B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.8%, from $2.20B to $1.50B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Sales Rebates and Discounts shows a downward trend with a -10.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase relative to sales may indicate more aggressive pricing strategies or increased competitive pressure.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the accrued liability for estimated rebates, volume discounts, and chargebacks owed to customers...
Peer comparison
Highly prevalent in the pharmaceutical and retail sectors where complex pricing structures exist.
Metric ID:
sales_rebates_and_discountsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.60B | $2.70B | $2.30B | $2.20B | $1.50B |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.8% | -14.8% | -4.3% | -31.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +3.8% | -14.8% | -4.3% | -31.8% |
Range$1.50B – $2.70B
CAGR-42.3%
Avg YoY Growth-11.8%
Median YoY Growth-9.6%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s sales rebates and discounts?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported sales rebates and discounts of $1.50B in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s sales rebates and discounts changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s sales rebates and discounts decreased by 31.8% year-over-year, from $2.20B to $1.50B.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s sales rebates and discounts?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s sales rebates and discounts has grown at a -10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.60B to $1.50B.
- What does sales rebates and discounts mean?
- Money the company owes back to customers for rebates and discounts on products sold.