Merck (NYSE:MRK) Second Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: US$15.8b (down 1.9% from 2Q 2024).
• Net income: US$4.43b (down 19% from 2Q 2024).
• Profit margin: 28% (down from 34% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses.
• EPS: US$1.76 (down from US$2.15 in 2Q 2024).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Merck EPS Misses Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 4.5%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.7% growth forecast for the Pharmaceuticals industry in the US.

The company's shares are up 1.2% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

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