Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) earnings date, results and what the price requires
NYSE · SEC CIK 0000310158 · SEC filings checked Oct 16, 2026
Previous results (SEC filings)
| Quarter ended | Reported | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $16.61B | $-1.33B | $-0.54 | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $16.29B | $-4.24B | $-1.72 | Filing |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2026 | $16.40B | $2.96B | $1.19 | Filing |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $17.28B | $5.79B | $2.32 | Filing |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $15.81B | $4.43B | $1.76 | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $15.53B | $5.08B | $2.01 | Filing |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 | $15.62B | $3.74B | $1.49 | Filing |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $16.66B | $3.16B | $1.24 | Filing |
What would Merck & Co., Inc. have to report for its valuation to change?
At $145.19, with a 9.0% required return and a 18× earnings multiple in 5 years, earnings per share must grow about 58.3% a year, to $12.41. On that path the next quarter needs diluted EPS near $3.67, against $2.32 in the quarter ended Sep 30, 2025.
Compare buying at the last close now with waiting for results: if the report moves the growth the price requires, the entry price you would accept changes with it.
| Result | Original | Yours |
|---|---|---|
| Required EPS growth / year | 58.3% | 58.3% |
| EPS needed in final year | $12.41 | $12.41 |
Changed: nothing yet. Model: EPS × (1+g)^years × final P/E, discounted at the required return, equals today's price. Inputs: SEC diluted EPS and the dated close above.
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Figures come from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Dates marked "estimated" are calculated from the company's past results filings and are not confirmed. Not investment advice.