Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS -1.28 (exp. -1.47), Revenue 16.29bln (exp. 15.85bln), Keytruda sales 8bln (exp. 7.62bln)
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Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS -1.28 (exp. -1.47), Revenue 16.29bln (exp. 15.85bln), Keytruda sales 8bln (exp. 7.62bln)
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- Q1 GAAP and non-GAAP loss per share include USD 3.62/shr charge for acquisition of Cidara.
Guidance
- FY adj. EPS 5.04-5.16 (exp. 5.10).
- FY sales 65.8-67bln (exp. 66.6bln).
Context
Merck & Co. reported Q1 results that beat expectations on both adjusted EPS and revenue, with particularly strong sales from Keytruda, which exceeded estimates significantly. This performance could signal robust demand in the pharmaceutical sector, potentially bolstering confidence in the stock’s outlook and influencing peers in the industry, despite the present GAAP losses due to an acquisition charge.
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