Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans
Merck & Co. Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans decreased by 12.0% to 66M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.0%, from 75M to 66M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans shows a downward trend with a -8.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A high number indicates significant future dilution potential, while a decrease suggests a reduction in equity-based compensation overhead.
Detailed definition
This represents the total number of common shares authorized and set aside for future issuance to employees and director...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for all publicly traded companies with equity-based incentive programs.
shares_reserved_for_stock_plansHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 93M | 87M | 81M | 75M | 66M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.5% | -6.9% | -7.4% | -12.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -6.5% | -6.9% | -7.4% | -12.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 66M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans decreased by 12.0% year-over-year, from 75M to 66M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans has grown at a -8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 100M to 66M.
- What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
- The total number of shares set aside to be issued for future employee stock compensation.