Current Assets
Short-Term Investments
Merck & Co. Short-Term Investments decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $447.00M to $0.00. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and significant 'dry powder' for acquisitions or R&D, while lower levels might suggest cash is being deployed into long-term projects or shareholder returns.
Detailed definition
Highly liquid assets and marketable securities that are expected to be converted into cash within one year. For technolo...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared against other cash-rich technology peers to assess capital preservation strategies and short-term solvency.
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short_term_investmentsHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $372.00M | $453.00M | $103.00M | $498.00M | $680.00M | $718.00M | $168.00M | $252.00M | $40.00M | $50.00M | $0.00 | $447.00M | $599.00M | $615.00M | $45.00M | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | — | +21.8% | -77.3% | +383.5% | +36.5% | +5.6% | -76.6% | +50.0% | -84.1% | +25.0% | -100.0% | — | +34.0% | +2.7% | -92.7% | -100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | +82.8% | +58.5% | +63.1% | -49.4% | -94.1% | -93.0% | -100.0% | +77.4% | >999% | >999% | — | -100.0% |
Range$0.00 – $718.00M
Avg YoY Growth+215.7%
Median YoY Growth+58.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s short-term investments?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported short-term investments of $0.00 in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s short-term investments decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $447.00M to $0.00.
- What does short-term investments mean?
- Investments like stocks or bonds that the company plans to sell or cash out within the next twelve months.