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Merck (MRK) Up 1.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

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Merck (MRK) Up 1.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue? A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Merck (MRK). Shares have added about 1.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500…
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  • Generic competition for Januvia/Janumet, Bridion and Dificid is expected to hurt revenues by approximately $2.5 billion in 2026

    80% confidence
  • A lower-than-expected infant immunization rate and high inventory levels in the market hurt Enflonsia sales in Q4 2025

    80% confidence
  • Merck expects over $70 billion of potential non-risk-adjusted commercial opportunity for the current pipeline by the mid-2030s

    80% confidence
  • The estimate of $70 billion was $20 billion more than its previous estimate a year ago

    80% confidence
  • The estimate of $70 billion was more than double the peak consensus estimate for Keytruda revenues of $35 billion in 2028

    80% confidence
  • The adjusted gross margin is expected to be around 82% in 2026

    80% confidence
  • In 2026, Merck expects to buy back shares worth $3 billion

    80% confidence
  • Merck has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months

    80% confidence
  • Roche Holding has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)

    80% confidence
  • Keytruda growth was negatively impacted by approximately $200 million due to the unfavorable timing of wholesaler purchases in the United States in Q4 2025

    80% confidence
  • Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $5.00 and $5.15 in 2026

    80% confidence
  • Merck expects revenues to be in the range of $65.5-$67.0 billion in 2026, representing year-over-year growth of 1% to 3%

    80% confidence
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