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Merck & Co Q2 2026 · Story

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MRKQ2 20261/5

Estimate vs Actual

Earnings per Share

− $0.13

+ 50.0% vs Estimate

Surprise as recorded in the analysis; the estimate itself is not on the calendar.

MRKQ2 20262/5

Guidance

Full-Year Revenue

Company Guidance
66.3 – 67.3 billion

Raised 0.6% ▲ · Prior 65.8-67.0

Full-Year Adjusted EPS

Company Guidance
2.66 – 2.76 $

Cut 46.9% by Acquisition Charges ▼

MRKQ2 20264/5

In 30 Seconds

Sales of $16.6B beat the estimate by 1.2%, and the adjusted loss of $0.13 per share was 50% smaller than expected.

  • Full-year revenue guidance rose to $66.3–67.3B, but adjusted EPS guidance was cut 46.9% on acquisition charges.
  • The stock closed the report day flat, up 0.18%, as investors read the profit cut as acquisition accounting rather than business weakness.

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