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8-KFiling Date: Aug 4, 2026
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
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News Release
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA Announces
Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Highlights Key Regulatory and Clinical Milestones Across Broad, Diverse Pipeline
Sales Growth Reflects Continued Strength in
Oncology, Including Initial Uptake of KEYTRUDA QLEX, and Animal Health, Plus Contributions From Launches Such as WINREVAIR
Financial Highlights
- Total Worldwide Sales Were $16.6 Billion (5% Growth; 4% Growth ex-FX)
o KEYTRUDA/KEYTRUDA QLEX1
Sales Were $8.4 Billion (5% Growth; 4% Growth ex-FX); Includes KEYTRUDA QLEX Sales of $463 Million
o WINREVAIR Sales Were $588 Million (75% Growth; 75% Growth ex-FX)
o Animal Health Sales Were $1.8 Billion (8% Growth; 5% Growth
ex-FX)
- GAAP Loss per Share Was $0.54; Non-GAAP Loss per Share Was $0.13; GAAP and Non-GAAP Loss per Share Include a Charge of $2.31
per Share for the Acquisition of Terns
Pipeline & Portfolio Highlights
- Received U.S. FDA Approval for LIPFENDRA (enlicitide), the First and Only Once-Daily Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor To Reduce
LDL-C in Adults With Hypercholesterolemia
- Announced Positive Data From TroFuse-005 Trial Evaluating Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT) in Certain Patients With Advanced or Recurrent
Endometrial Cancer
- Announced Positive Phase 3 Results From Once-Weekly Investigational Oral HIV Treatment Regimen of Islatravir and Lenacapavir, in Collaboration
With Gilead
Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook
- Narrows and Raises Expected Worldwide Sales Range To Be Between $66.3 Billion and $67.3 Billion
- Now Expects Non-GAAP EPS To Be Between $2.66 and $2.76; Outlook Includes Charges of $2.43 per Share for the Acquisition of Terns,
Comprised of a One-Time Charge of $2.31 per Share as Well as Costs of Approximately $0.12 per Share To Finance the Acquisition and Advance
MK-4208 (Formerly TERN-701)
1 Available in
some markets as KEYTRUDA SC.
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RAHWAY, N.J., Aug. 4, 2026 – Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J.,
USA (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
“We continued to make substantial progress
across our business this quarter, driven by strong execution and growing contributions from new product launches,” said Robert M.
Davis, chairman and chief executive officer. “The FDA approval of LIPFENDRA is an exciting moment for our company and for patients,
marking the latest milestone in our nearly 70-year legacy in cardiovascular disease. Together with key regulatory and clinical advances
across oncology, HIV and immunology, this achievement reflects the strength of our pipeline and portfolio transformation as we bring forward
the next wave of innovation. I am confident in the ongoing execution of our strategy as we deliver for patients and further enhance our
long-term growth trajectory.”
Financial Summary
Second Quarter
$ in millions, except EPS amounts
2026
2025
Change
Change Ex-
Exchange
Sales
$ 16,607
$ 15,806
5 %
4 %
GAAP net (loss) income2
(1,335 )
4,427
N/M
N/M
Non-GAAP net (loss) income that
excludes certain items2,3*
(330 )
5,366
N/M
N/M
GAAP EPS
(0.54 )
1.76
N/M
N/M
Non-GAAP EPS that excludes certain items3*
(0.13 )
2.13
N/M
N/M
*Refer to table on page 7.
N/M - Not meaningful
For the second quarter of 2026, Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) loss / earnings per share (EPS) assuming dilution was a loss per share of $0.54 and non-GAAP loss per share
was $0.13. Both the GAAP and non-GAAP loss per share were due to a charge for the acquisition of Terns
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Terns) of $2.31 per share. Both GAAP and non-GAAP
EPS in the second quarter of 2025 include a charge of $0.07 per share for an upfront payment related to a license agreement with Jiangsu
Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Hengrui Pharma).
Non-GAAP EPS excludes acquisition- and divestiture-related
costs and costs related to restructuring programs, as well as income and losses from investments in equity securities. Non-GAAP EPS in
the second quarter of 2025 also excludes tax benefits primarily resulting from favorable audit reserve adjustments.
Year-to-date results can be found in the attached
tables.
2 Net (loss) income attributable
to the Company.
3 The Company is providing certain 2026 and 2025 non-GAAP
information that excludes certain items because of the nature of these items and the impact they have on the analysis of underlying business
performance and trends. Management believes that providing this information enhances investors’ understanding of the Company’s
results because management uses non-GAAP results to assess performance. Management uses non-GAAP measures internally for planning and
forecasting purposes and to measure the performance of the Company along with other metrics. In addition, annual employee compensation,
including senior management’s compensation, is derived in part using a non-GAAP pretax income metric. This information should be
considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, information prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a description
of the non-GAAP adjustments, see Table 2a attached to this release.
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Second-Quarter Sales Performance
The following table reflects sales of the Company’s
top products and significant performance drivers.
Second Quarter
$ in millions
2026
2025
Change
Change Ex-
Exchange
Commentary
Total Sales
$ 16,607
$ 15,806
5 %
4 %
Pharmaceutical
14,760
14,050
5 %
4 %
Increase primarily driven by growth in oncology as well as cardiometabolic and respiratory, partially offset by a decline in diabetes.
KEYTRUDA/ KEYTRUDA QLEX
8,366
7,956
5 %
4 %
Growth primarily driven by strong global uptake in earlier-stage indications, including triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), cervical cancer, head and neck cancer and bladder cancer, as well as higher global demand in metastatic indications, including urothelial cancer. Sales of KEYTRUDA QLEX were $463 million.
GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9
1,169
1,126
4 %
3 %
Increase primarily due to higher demand in Asia Pacific and Europe, as well as favorable timing of tenders in Europe, partially offset by lower demand in certain other international markets.
PROQUAD, M-M-R II and VARIVAX
592
609
-3 %
-3 %
Decrease primarily reflects lower demand in the U.S., partially offset by higher net pricing in the U.S., higher demand in Europe and favorable private-sector purchasing patterns for M-M-R II in the U.S.
WINREVAIR
588
336
75 %
75 %
Growth primarily reflects continued uptake in the U.S. and early launch uptake in certain international markets, particularly in Japan and Europe.
BRIDION
497
461
8 %
8 %
Growth primarily due to higher demand and net pricing in the U.S.
JANUVIA/JANUMET
429
623
-31 %
-31 %
Decline primarily due to lower demand and net pricing in the U.S. due to competition, as well as lower demand in China and most other international markets due to ongoing generic competition.
Lynparza*
365
370
-1 %
-2 %
Relatively flat compared with prior year.
PREVYMIS
295
228
29 %
28 %
Increase primarily due to higher demand in the U.S. and certain European markets, reflecting in part the launch of new indications.
Lenvima*
283
265
7 %
6 %
Growth primarily due to higher demand in the U.S., partially offset by lower net pricing.
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Second Quarter
$ in millions
2026
2025
Change
Change Ex-
Exchange
Commentary
WELIREG
271
162
67 %
67 %
Growth primarily driven by higher demand in the U.S. and continued launch uptake in several international markets, particularly in Japan, as well as favorable wholesaler purchasing patterns in the U.S.
OHTUVAYRE
204
-
-
-
Product obtained as part of the Company’s October 2025 acquisition of Verona Pharma plc. Includes a benefit from the timing of specialty pharmacy purchases in the U.S.
CAPVAXIVE
184
129
42 %
40 %
Increase primarily driven by launch uptake in several international markets, particularly in Asia Pacific and Europe, as well as in the U.S.
VAXNEUVANCE
148
229
-35 %
-36 %
Decline primarily due to favorable prior period public-sector activity in the U.S., which increased sales in that period, as well as lower demand in the U.S. and in most international markets in the current period due to competitive pressure.
LAGEVRIO
5
83
-95 %
-95 %
Decline largely due to lower demand in Japan and the U.S.
Animal Health
1,775
1,646
8 %
5 %
Growth attributable to both Livestock and Companion Animal product portfolios.
Livestock
1,041
961
8 %
6 %
Growth primarily driven by higher demand for ruminant and poultry products.
Companion Animal
734
685
7 %
5 %
Growth primarily due to new product launches. Sales of BRAVECTO line of products were $359 million and $335 million in the current and prior-year quarters, respectively, which represents an increase of 7%, or 4% excluding impact of foreign exchange.
Other Revenues**
72
110
-35 %
-34 %
Decline primarily due to lower revenue from third-party manufacturing arrangements.
*Alliance revenue for this product represents the
Company’s share of profits, which are product sales net of cost of sales and commercialization costs.
**Other revenues are comprised primarily of revenues
from third-party manufacturing arrangements and miscellaneous corporate revenues, including revenue-hedging activities.
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Second-Quarter Expense and Related Information
The table below presents selected expense information.
$ in millions
GAAP
Acquisition- and Divestiture- Related
Costs4
Restructuring Costs
(Income) Loss From Investments in Equity Securities
Non- GAAP3
Second Quarter 2026
Cost of sales
$ 4,395
$ 1,067
$ 184
$ -
$ 3,144
Selling, general and administrative
2,904
17
-
-
2,887
Research and development
9,741
6
(1 )
-
9,736
Restructuring costs
151
-
151
-
-
Other (income) expense, net
99
-
-
(191 )
290
Second Quarter 2025
Cost of sales
$ 3,557
$ 576
$ 165
$ -
$ 2,816
Selling, general and administrative
2,649
15
1
-
2,633
Research and development
4,048
3
53
-
3,992
Restructuring costs
560
-
560
-
-
Other (income) expense, net
(7 )
-
-
(61 )
54
GAAP Expense, EPS and Related Information
Gross margin was 73.5% for the second quarter of
2026 compared with 77.5% for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to higher amortization
of intangible assets and inventory write-downs.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
expenses were $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 10% compared with the second quarter of 2025. The
increase was primarily due to higher administrative costs (including investments in IT), as well as higher promotional costs in support
of product launches.
Research and development (R&D) expenses were
$9.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $4.0 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was largely due to a
$5.7 billion charge for the acquisition of Terns and higher clinical development spending, partially offset by a $200 million reduction
in R&D expenses as part of a funding agreement with Blackstone Life Sciences (Blackstone). R&D expenses in the second quarter
of 2025 include a $200 million charge for an upfront payment related to a license agreement with Hengrui Pharma.
Other (income) expense, net, was $99 million of
expense in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $7 million of income in the second quarter of 2025. The
unfavorability was primarily due to higher net interest expense, partially offset by higher net income from investments in equity securities.
4 Reflects expenses
related to business combinations, including the amortization of intangible assets, intangible asset impairment charges, and expense or
income related to changes in the estimated fair value measurement of liabilities for contingent consideration. Also includes integration,
transaction and certain other costs associated with acquisitions and divestitures, as well as amortization of intangible assets related
to collaborations, licensing arrangements and asset acquisitions, and recognition of fair value step-up to inventories for asset acquisitions.
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The income tax provision for the second quarter
of 2026 was $654 million on a pretax loss of $683 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of (95.9)%.
This effective income tax rate includes a 108.9 percentage point unfavorable impact of the charge for the acquisition of Terns, for which
no tax benefit was recorded.
GAAP loss per share was $0.54 for the second quarter
of 2026 compared with earnings per share of $1.76 for the second quarter of 2025, largely due to higher charges for business development
transactions, reflecting a $2.31 per share charge in the second quarter of 2026 for the acquisition of Terns compared with a $0.07 per
share charge in the second quarter of 2025 related to a license agreement with Hengrui Pharma.
Non-GAAP Expense, EPS and Related Information
Non-GAAP gross margin was 81.1% for the second
quarter of 2026 compared with 82.2% for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to higher
inventory write-downs.
Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $2.9 billion in
the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 10% compared with the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily
due to higher administrative costs (including investments in IT), as well as higher promotional costs in support of product launches.
Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $9.7 billion in
the second quarter of 2026 compared with $4.0 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was largely due to a $5.7 billion charge
for the acquisition of Terns and higher clinical development spending, partially offset by a $200 million reduction in R&D expenses
as part of a funding agreement with Blackstone. R&D expenses in the second quarter of 2025 include a $200 million charge for an upfront
payment related to a license agreement with Hengrui Pharma.
Non-GAAP other (income) expense, net, was $290
million of expense in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $54 million of expense in the second quarter of 2025. The
unfavorability was primarily due to higher net interest expense.
The non-GAAP income tax provision for the second
quarter of 2026 was $882 million on pretax income of $550 million, resulting in a non-GAAP effective income
tax rate of 160.3%. This effective income tax rate includes a 146.2 percentage point unfavorable impact of the charge for the acquisition
of Terns, for which no tax benefit was recorded.
Non-GAAP loss per share was $0.13 for the second
quarter of 2026 compared with earnings per share of $2.13 for the second quarter of 2025, largely due to higher charges for business development
transactions, reflecting a $2.31 per share charge in the second quarter of 2026 for the acquisition of Terns compared with a $0.07 per
share charge in the second quarter of 2025 related to a license agreement with Hengrui Pharma.
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A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net (loss)
income and EPS is provided in the table that follows.
Second Quarter
$ in millions, except EPS amounts
2026
2025
EPS
GAAP EPS
$ (0.54 )
$ 1.76
Difference
0.41
0.37
Non-GAAP EPS that excludes items listed below3
$ (0.13 )
$ 2.13
Net (Loss) Income
GAAP net (loss) income2
$ (1,335 )
$ 4,427
Difference
1,005
939
Non-GAAP net (loss) income that excludes items listed below2,3
$ (330 )
$ 5,366
Excluded Items:
Acquisition- and divestiture-related costs4
$ 1,090
$ 594
Restructuring costs
334
779
Income from investments in equity securities
(191 )
(61 )
Increase to net loss / decrease to net income before taxes
1,233
1,312
Estimated income tax benefit5
(228 )
(373 )
Increase to net loss / decrease to net income
$ 1,005
$ 939
Pipeline and Portfolio Highlights
In the second quarter, the Company achieved key
regulatory milestones across the portfolio while continuing to advance its broad and diverse pipeline.
· Oncology:
o U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX, each with WELIREG, for the adjuvant treatment of certain
patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), based on Phase 3 LITESPARK-022 trial.
§ Approvals represent first approved combination of a PD-1 and hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha inhibitor for these patients.
o In July, FDA approved expanded use of KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX, each with Padcev, as treatment before and after surgery for adult
patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), including cisplatin eligible patients based on Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 trial; the expansion
builds upon prior approval of this regimen for cisplatin ineligible patients based on Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 trial.
o FDA approved KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX, each with Trodelvy, for the first-line treatment of PD-L1 positive (Combined Positive Score
[CPS] ≥10) advanced TNBC, based on Phase 3 KEYNOTE-D19/ASCENT-04 trial.
o FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD) for calderasib (MK-1084), an investigational oral specific KRAS G12C
inhibitor, in combination with KEYTRUDA, for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
(NSCLC) with KRAS G12C-mutation and expressing PD-L1 (tumor proportion score [TPS] ≥1%).
5 Includes the estimated income tax impacts on the reconciling items based on applying
the statutory rate of the originating territory of the non-GAAP adjustments for all periods presented. Amount in the second quarter of
2025 also includes a $146 million benefit primarily resulting from favorable audit reserve adjustments.
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o Announced that Phase 3 TroFuse-005 trial evaluating sac-TMT, an investigational anti-TROP2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) being developed
in collaboration with Kelun-Biotech, met its primary endpoints of overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients
with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer who have progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy and anti-PD-1/L1 immunotherapy.
§ First Phase 3 results from the Company’s broad sac-TMT clinical development program, which includes 17 ongoing global Phase
3 trials across multiple tumor types.
o At the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, new research was presented across over 25 types of cancer,
reinforcing long-term impact of KEYTRUDA and momentum in the Company’s rapidly advancing oncology pipeline, including:
§ Five-year follow-up data from Phase 2b KEYNOTE-942 trial, in collaboration with Moderna, underscoring continued potential of intismeran
autogene (mRNA-4157/V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA for patients with stage III/IV melanoma following complete resection.
§ Data from Phase 3 OptiTROP-Lung05 trial, led by Kelun-Biotech, evaluating sac-TMT plus KEYTRUDA in China, adding to ongoing research
of novel treatment approaches for patients with NSCLC.
§ Results from final analysis of KEYNOTE-522 evaluating KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy, reporting a continued survival benefit
for patients with high-risk early-stage TNBC.
· Vaccines
and Infectious Diseases:
o In July, presented new data for daily and weekly options across HIV treatment and prevention pipeline at 26th International
AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026). Hosted HIV investor event to highlight these data.
§ In collaboration with Gilead, presented first Phase 3 results for islatravir/lenacapavir (ISL/LEN), an investigational oral once-weekly
single-tablet HIV treatment regimen, which maintained virological suppression in adults with HIV who switched antiretroviral therapy.
ISL/LEN has the potential to be the first approved oral, once-weekly HIV treatment.
§ Presented first results from a Phase 2b study evaluating switch to investigational once-weekly oral islatravir
and ulonivirine (ISL/ULO) in adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1.
o Received regulatory approvals in Japan and China for ENFLONSIA for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease in newborns
and infants who are born during or entering their first RSV season.
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· Cardiometabolic
and Respiratory:
o In July, FDA approved LIPFENDRA (enlicitide), the first and only once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, as an adjunct to diet and exercise,
to reduce LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, based on two Phase 3 trials from the CORALreef clinical program: CORALreef Lipids
and CORALreef HeFH.
§ At week 24, LIPFENDRA significantly reduced LDL-C by a placebo-adjusted 56% and 59%, respectively.
· Immunology:
Announced
positive topline results from Phase 3 ATLAS-UC induction-only study (Study 2) evaluating tulisokibart (MK-7240), an investigational humanized
monoclonal antibody targeting tumor necrosis factor-like cytokine 1A (TL1A), in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative
colitis (UC).
o Initial topline results from primary analyses of two Phase 2
studies evaluating tulisokibart:
§ In hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), the study met its primary and key secondary endpoints. Full results will be shared at an upcoming
medical meeting.
§ In systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), the study did not meet its primary endpoint and will be discontinued.
No new safety concerns were identified.
· Business
Development:
o Completed acquisition of Terns for $6.8 billion.
§ Added MK-4208, a novel investigational oral allosteric BCR::ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor recently granted BTD by the FDA for
the treatment of certain adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
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Notable recent news releases on the Company’s
pipeline and portfolio are provided in the table that follows. Visit the News Releases section of the Company’s website to read
the releases.*
Oncology
FDA Approved KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX, Each With WELIREG, for Adjuvant Treatment of Certain Patients With ccRCC; Based on Results From Phase 3 LITESPARK-022 Trial
FDA Approved KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX, Each With Padcev, as Treatment Before and After Surgery for Adults With MIBC; Based on Results From Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 Trial, Combined With Previous Approvals Based on Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 Trial
FDA Approved KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX, Each With Trodelvy, as First-Line Treatment of PD-L1+ Advanced TNBC; Based on Results From Phase 3 KEYNOTE-D19/ASCENT-04 Trial
European Commission Approved KEYTRUDA Plus Padcev as First PD-1 Inhibitor Plus ADC Regimen for Adults With Cisplatin-Ineligible Resectable MIBC; Based on Results From Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 Trial
FDA Granted BTD for Calderasib (MK-1084), an Investigational KRAS G12C Inhibitor, for Certain Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic KRAS G12C-Mutant NSCLC
The Company Announced TroFuse-005 Trial Evaluating Sac-TMT Met Primary Endpoints of OS and PFS in Certain Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
The Company and Moderna Presented 5-Year Data for Intismeran Autogene in Combination With KEYTRUDA in Patients With High-Risk Stage III/IV Melanoma Following Complete Resection at ASCO 2026
KEYTRUDA as Monotherapy Significantly Improved PFS in Certain Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer With Mismatch Repair Deficient Tumors Compared to Chemotherapy; Results From Phase 3 KEYNOTE-C93 Trial
The Company Highlighted New Long-Term Data and Advancements Across Broad Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline Research at ASCO 2026
The Company Completed Acquisition of Terns
Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
The Company, in Collaboration With Gilead, Announced That the Once-Weekly Investigational Oral HIV Treatment Regimen of Islatravir and Lenacapavir (ISL/LEN) Maintained Virological Suppression in People With HIV Who Switched Antiretroviral Therapy
The Company Presented New Data on Daily, Weekly and Monthly Options Across its HIV Treatment and Prevention Pipeline at AIDS 2026
The Company Announced Initial Access Plans for Alimatravir (MK-8527), Its Investigational Once-Monthly Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Phase 3 Development; Multi-Faceted Strategy Aims To Enable Rapid, Broad and Sustainable Access to Alimatravir, if Approved, in Low- And Middle-Income Countries
The Company Announced New Agreement With AIDS Drug Assistance Program Crisis Task Force To Improve Access and Care for People Living With HIV
FDA Approved an Additional Indication for CAPVAXIVE in Children and Adolescents Aged 2 Through 17 at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease; Based on Results From Phase 3 STRIDE-13 Trial
Cardiometabolic and Respiratory
FDA Approved LIPFENDRA, the First and Only Once-Daily Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor To Reduce LDL-C in Adults With Hypercholesterolemia; Based on Results From CORALreef Lipids and CORALreef HeFH Trials
Immunology
Tulisokibart Met Primary and Key Secondary Endpoints in the Phase 3 ATLAS-UC Induction-only Study in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active UC
Animal Health
The Company’s Animal Health Business Completed Acquisition of TARGAN, Broadening Its Commercial Poultry Portfolio Through TARGAN’s Innovative High-Speed Biodevice Technology
*References in the above news release titles have been modified for
the purpose of this announcement.
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Upcoming Investor Event
The Company will hold an Oncology Investor Event
to coincide with the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2026 on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. CET / 1 p.m. EDT, during
which senior management will provide an update on the Company’s oncology strategy and program. The event will take place in Madrid,
Spain, and will be accessible via live audio webcast at this weblink.
Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook
The following table summarizes the Company’s
full-year financial outlook.
Full Year 2026
Updated
Prior
Sales*
$66.3 billion to $67.3 billion
$65.8 billion to $67.0 billion
Non-GAAP Gross margin3
Approximately 81%
Approximately 82%
Non-GAAP Operating expenses3**
$42.0 billion to $42.7 billion
$36.0 billion to $36.8 billion
Non-GAAP Other (income) expense, net3
Approximately $1.4 billion expense
Approximately $1.3 billion expense
Non-GAAP Effective income tax rate3
35.0% to 36.0%
23.5% to 24.5%
Non-GAAP EPS3***
$2.66 to $2.76
$5.04 to $5.16
Share count (assuming dilution)
Approximately 2.48 billion
Approximately 2.48 billion
*The Company does not have any non-GAAP adjustments
to sales.
**Includes one-time R&D charges of $9.0 billion
for the acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (Cidara) and $5.7 billion for the acquisition of Terns. Outlook does not assume any additional
significant potential business development transactions.
***Includes one-time charges of $3.62 per share
for the acquisition of Cidara and $2.31 per share for the acquisition of Terns.
The Company has not provided a reconciliation of
forward-looking non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP other (income) expense, net, non-GAAP effective income tax
rate and non-GAAP EPS to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, given it cannot predict with reasonable certainty the amounts necessary
for such a reconciliation, including intangible asset impairment charges, legal settlements, and income and losses from investments in
equity securities either owned directly or through ownership interests in investment funds, without unreasonable effort. These items are
inherently difficult to forecast and could have a significant impact on the Company’s future GAAP results.
The Company is raising and narrowing the range
for its full-year sales outlook and now anticipates full-year 2026 sales to be between $66.3 billion and $67.3 billion, including a positive
impact from foreign exchange of approximately 1% at mid-July 2026 exchange rates.
The Company now expects the full-year non-GAAP
effective income tax rate to be between 35.0% and 36.0%, including the impact of the non-tax deductible one-time charges for the acquisitions
of Cidara and Terns.
The Company now expects full-year 2026 non-GAAP
EPS to be between $2.66 and $2.76, including a positive impact from foreign exchange of approximately $0.15 per share at mid-July 2026
exchange rates. This range includes one-time charges of $9.0 billion, or $3.62 per share, related to the acquisition of Cidara and $5.7
billion, or $2.31 per share, related to the acquisition of Terns. This range also includes costs of approximately $0.12 per share to finance
the Terns acquisition and advance MK-4208. The charges related to Terns were not previously included in the outlook. In 2025, non-GAAP
EPS of $8.98 was negatively impacted by one-time charges of $0.20 per share in the aggregate related to certain business development transactions.
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Consistent with past practice, the financial outlook
does not assume additional significant potential business development transactions.
Earnings Conference Call
Investors, journalists
and the general public may access a live audio webcast of the call on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m.
EDT via this weblink. A replay of the webcast, along with the sales and earnings news release,
supplemental financial disclosures and slides highlighting the results, will be available on the Company’s website.
All participants may join the call by dialing (800)
369-3351 (U.S. and Canada Toll-Free) or (517) 308-9448 and using the access code 9818590.
About Our Company
At Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA, known
as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and
improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines
and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront
of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster
a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people
and communities.
Forward-Looking Statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J.,
USA
This news release of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway,
N.J., USA (the “Company”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions
of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of
the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There can be no guarantees with respect to pipeline
candidates that the candidates will receive the necessary regulatory approvals or that they will prove to be commercially successful.
If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set
forth in the forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited
to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations;
the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward
health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product
development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the Company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing
difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Company’s
patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory
actions.
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The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could
cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov).
Appendix
Generic product names are provided below.
Pharmaceutical
BRIDION (sugammadex)
CAPVAXIVE (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine)
ENFLONSIA (clesrovimab-cfor)
GARDASIL (Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent [Types 6,
11, 16 and 18] Vaccine, Recombinant)
GARDASIL 9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant)
JANUMET (sitagliptin and metformin HCl)
JANUVIA (sitagliptin)
KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab)
KEYTRUDA QLEX (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph)
LAGEVRIO (molnupiravir)
Lenvima (lenvatinib)
LIPFENDRA (enlicitide)
Lynparza (olaparib)
M-M-R II (Measles, Mumps and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live)
OHTUVAYRE (ensifentrine)
PREVYMIS (letermovir)
PROQUAD (Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Virus Vaccine Live)
VARIVAX (Varicella Virus Vaccine Live)
VAXNEUVANCE (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine)
WELIREG (belzutifan)
WINREVAIR (sotatercept-csrk)
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Animal Health
BRAVECTO (fluralaner)
###
Media Contacts:
Investor Contacts:
Michael Levey
Peter Dannenbaum
[email protected]
(732) 594-1579
John Cummins
Steven Graziano
[email protected]
(732) 594-1583
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - GAAP
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE FIGURES)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 1
GAAP
GAAP
2Q26
2Q25
% Change
June
YTD
2026
June
YTD
2025
% Change
Sales
$ 16,607
$ 15,806
5 %
$ 32,893
$ 31,335
5 %
Costs, Expenses and Other
Cost of sales
4,395
3,557
24 %
8,590
6,976
23 %
Selling, general and administrative
2,904
2,649
10 %
5,604
5,202
8 %
Research and development
9,741
4,048
*
22,333
7,669
*
Restructuring costs
151
560
-73 %
346
629
-45 %
Other (income) expense, net
99
(7 )
*
237
(43 )
*
(Loss) Income Before Taxes
(683 )
4,999
*
(4,217 )
10,902
*
Income Tax Provision
654
571
1,363
1,388
Net (Loss) Income
(1,337 )
4,428
*
(5,580 )
9,514
*
Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
(2 )
1
(5 )
8
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA
$ (1,335 )
$ 4,427
*
$ (5,575 )
$ 9,506
*
(Loss) Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution (1)
$ (0.54 )
$ 1.76
*
$ (2.26 )
$ 3.77
*
Average Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution (1)
2,470
2,513
2,471
2,522
Tax Rate
-95.9 %
11.4 %
-32.3 %
12.7 %
*
100% or greater
(1) Because the Company recorded a net loss in both the second quarter and first six months of 2026, no potential dilutive common shares were used in the computations of loss per common share assuming dilution as the effects would have been anti-dilutive.
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE FIGURES)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 2a
GAAP
Acquisition- and
Divestiture-Related
Costs (1)
Restructuring
Costs (2)
(Income) Loss
from
Investments in
Equity
Securities
Adjustment
Subtotal
Non-GAAP
Second Quarter
Cost of sales
$ 4,395
1,067
184
1,251
$ 3,144
Selling, general and administrative
2,904
17
17
2,887
Research and development
9,741
6
(1 )
5
9,736
Restructuring costs
151
151
151
–
Other (income) expense, net
99
(191 )
(191 )
290
Loss Before Taxes
(683 )
(1,090 )
(334 )
191
(1,233 )
550
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
654
(219 )(3)
(50 )(3)
41 (3)
(228 )
882
Net Loss
(1,337 )
(871 )
(284 )
150
(1,005 )
(332 )
Net Loss Attributable to Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA
(1,335 )
(871 )
(284 )
150
(1,005 )
(330 )
Loss per Common Share Assuming Dilution (4)
$ (0.54 )
(0.35 )
(0.12 )
0.06
(0.41 )
$ (0.13 )
Tax Rate
-95.9 %
160.3 %
June YTD
Cost of sales
$ 8,590
2,081
421
2,502
$ 6,088
Selling, general and administrative
5,604
49
49
5,555
Research and development
22,333
6
33
39
22,294
Restructuring costs
346
346
346
–
Other (income) expense, net
237
(371 )
(371 )
608
Loss Before Taxes
(4,217 )
(2,136 )
(800 )
371
(2,565 )
(1,652 )
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
1,363
(421 )(3)
(135 )(3)
80 (3)
(476 )
1,839
Net Loss
(5,580 )
(1,715 )
(665 )
291
(2,089 )
(3,491 )
Net Loss Attributable to Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA
(5,575 )
(1,715 )
(665 )
291
(2,089 )
(3,486 )
Loss per Common Share Assuming Dilution (4)
$ (2.26 )
(0.70 )
(0.27 )
0.12
(0.85 )
$ (1.41 )
Tax Rate
-32.3 %
-111.3 %
Only
the line items that are affected by non-GAAP adjustments are shown.
The Company is providing certain non-GAAP information that excludes certain items because of the nature of these items and the impact they have on the analysis of underlying business performance and trends. Management believes that providing non-GAAP information enhances investors’ understanding of the Company’s results because management uses non-GAAP measures to assess performance. Management uses non-GAAP measures internally for planning and forecasting purposes and to measure the performance of the Company along with other metrics. In addition, annual employee compensation, including senior management’s compensation, is derived in part using a non-GAAP pretax income metric. The non-GAAP information presented should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(1) Amounts included in cost of sales reflect expenses for the amortization of intangible assets, as well as the recognition of fair value step-up of inventories related to the 2025 Verona Pharma plc acquisition. Amounts included in selling, general and administrative expenses reflect integration, transaction and certain other costs related to acquisitions and divestitures.
(2) Amounts primarily include employee separation costs, accelerated depreciation and asset impairment charges associated with facilities to be closed or divested, as well as contractual termination costs, associated with activities under the Company's formal restructuring programs.
(3) Represents the estimated tax impacts on the reconciling items based on applying the statutory rate of the originating territory of the non-GAAP adjustments.
(4) Because the Company recorded a net loss in both the second quarter and first six months of 2026, no potential dilutive common shares were used in the computations of loss per common share assuming dilution as the effects would have been anti-dilutive.
MERCK
& CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
FRANCHISE
/ KEY PRODUCT SALES
(AMOUNTS
IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
Table
3
2026
2025
2Q
June
YTD
1Q
2Q
June
YTD
1Q
2Q
June
YTD
3Q
4Q
Full
Year
Nom
%
Ex-Exch
%
Nom
%
Ex-Exch
%
TOTAL
SALES (1)
$ 16,286
$ 16,607
$ 32,893
$ 15,529
$ 15,806
$ 31,335
$ 17,276
$ 16,400
$ 65,011
5
4
5
3
PHARMACEUTICAL
14,349
14,760
29,109
13,638
14,050
27,688
15,611
14,843
58,142
5
4
5
3
Oncology
Keytruda
7,906
7,904
15,810
7,205
7,956
15,161
8,142
8,337
31,641
-1
-2
4
2
Keytruda Qlex
128
463
590
5
35
40
-
-
-
-
Alliance
Revenue – Lynparza (2)
341
365
706
312
370
682
379
389
1,450
-1
-2
4
2
Alliance
Revenue – Lenvima (2)
256
283
539
258
265
523
258
272
1,053
7
6
3
2
Welireg
199
271
470
137
162
300
196
220
716
67
67
57
56
Alliance
Revenue – Reblozyl (3)
148
122
270
119
107
226
136
164
525
15
15
20
20
Vaccines
(4)
Gardasil/Gardasil 9
1,069
1,169
2,238
1,327
1,126
2,453
1,749
1,031
5,233
4
3
-9
-10
ProQuad/M-M-R II/Varivax
538
592
1,130
539
609
1,148
684
619
2,451
-3
-3
-2
-3
Vaxneuvance
202
148
350
230
229
459
226
140
825
-35
-36
-24
-26
RotaTeq
206
134
340
228
121
349
204
119
673
10
9
-3
-4
Capvaxive
142
184
325
107
129
236
244
279
759
42
40
38
36
Enflonsia
1
2
3
79
21
100
-
-
-
-
Cardiometabolic & Respiratory
Winrevair
525
588
1,114
280
336
615
360
467
1,443
75
75
81
81
Ohtuvayre
131
204
335
178
178
-
-
-
-
Alliance
Revenue - Adempas/Verquvo (5)
109
126
235
106
123
229
112
129
470
3
3
3
3
Adempas
(6)
78
78
156
68
80
147
82
83
312
-2
-4
6
1
Infectious Diseases
Bridion
472
497
969
441
461
902
439
499
1,841
8
8
7
7
Prevymis
272
295
568
208
228
436
266
275
978
29
28
30
27
Delstrigo
75
101
176
67
83
150
77
79
306
21
17
17
10
Zerbaxa
82
77
159
70
74
145
81
87
312
4
2
10
8
Isentress/Isentress HD
59
60
119
90
86
176
82
67
325
-30
-31
-32
-33
Dificid
34
22
56
83
96
179
43
25
247
-77
-77
-69
-69
Lagevrio
28
5
32
102
83
185
138
57
380
-95
-95
-82
-83
Diabetes
Januvia
367
258
625
549
372
921
382
302
1,604
-31
-30
-32
-32
Janumet
207
171
378
247
251
498
243
199
940
-32
-33
-24
-25
Other
Pharmaceutical (7)
774
641
1,416
865
703
1,568
1,004
770
3,340
-9
-9
-10
-11
ANIMAL HEALTH
1,791
1,775
3,566
1,588
1,646
3,234
1,615
1,505
6,354
8
5
10
6
Livestock
1,064
1,041
2,105
924
961
1,885
1,023
987
3,896
8
6
12
7
Companion Animal
727
734
1,461
664
685
1,349
592
518
2,458
7
5
8
4
Other
Revenues (8)
146
72
218
303
110
413
50
52
515
-35
-34
-47
-6
Sum
of quarterly amounts may not equal year-to-date amounts due to rounding.
(1) Only select
products are shown.
(2) Alliance
Revenue represents the Company's share of profits, which are product sales net of cost of sales and commercialization costs.
(3) Alliance
Revenue represents royalties.
(4) Total Vaccines
sales were $2,314 million and $2,361 million in the first and second quarter of 2026, respectively, and $2,607 million and $2,370
million in the first and second quarter of 2025, respectively.
(5) Alliance
Revenue represents the Company's share of profits from sales in Bayer's marketing territories, which are product sales net of cost
of sales and commercialization costs.
(6) Net product
sales in the Company's marketing territories.
(7) Includes
Pharmaceutical products not individually shown above. Also reflects total alliance revenue for Koselugo of $161 million and $10 million
in the first and second quarter of 2026, respectively, and $44 million and $43 million in the first and second quarter of 2025, respectively.
(8) Other Revenues
are comprised primarily of revenues from third-party manufacturing arrangements and miscellaneous corporate revenues, including revenue-hedging
activities. Other Revenues related to the receipt of milestone payments for out-licensed products were $132 million and $0 million
in the first and second quarter of 2026, respectively, and $95 million and $5 million in the first and second quarter of 2025, respectively.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
Exhibit 99.2
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - GAAP
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE FIGURES)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 1a
2026
2025
%
Change
1Q
2Q
June
YTD
1Q
2Q
June
YTD
3Q
4Q
Full
Year
2Q
Full
Year
Sales
$ 16,286
$ 16,607
$ 32,893
$ 15,529
$ 15,806
$ 31,335
$ 17,276
$ 16,400
$ 65,011
5 %
5 %
Costs,
Expenses and Other
Cost
of sales
4,195
4,395
8,590
3,419
3,557
6,976
3,855
5,551
16,382
24 %
23 %
Selling,
general and administrative
2,700
2,904
5,604
2,552
2,649
5,202
2,633
2,898
10,733
10 %
8 %
Research
and development
12,592
9,741
22,333
3,621
4,048
7,669
4,234
3,886
15,789
*
*
Restructuring
costs
195
151
346
69
560
629
47
213
889
-73 %
-45 %
Other
(income) expense, net
138
99
237
(35 )
(7 )
(43 )
(238 )
432
151
*
*
(Loss)
Income Before Taxes
(3,534 )
(683 )
(4,217 )
5,903
4,999
10,902
6,745
3,420
21,067
*
*
Income
Tax Provision
709
654
1,363
818
571
1,388
958
458
2,804
Net
(Loss) Income
(4,243 )
(1,337 )
(5,580 )
5,085
4,428
9,514
5,787
2,962
18,263
*
*
Less:
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
(3 )
(2 )
(5 )
6
1
8
2
(1 )
9
Net
(Loss) Income Attributable to Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA
$ (4,240 )
$ (1,335 )
$ (5,575 )
$ 5,079
$ 4,427
$ 9,506
$ 5,785
$ 2,963
$ 18,254
*
*
(Loss)
Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution (1)
$ (1.72 )
$ (0.54 )
$ (2.26 )
$ 2.01
$ 1.76
$ 3.77
$ 2.32
$ 1.19
$ 7.28
*
*
Average
Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution (1)
2,472
2,470
2,471
2,531
2,513
2,522
2,498
2,488
2,507
Tax
Rate
-20.1 %
-95.9 %
-32.3 %
13.9 %
11.4 %
12.7 %
14.2 %
13.4 %
13.3 %
*
100% or greater
Sum of quarterly amounts may not equal year-to-date amounts due to rounding.
(1) Because the Company recorded a net loss in both the second quarter and first six months of 2026, no potential dilutive common shares were used in the computations of loss per common share assuming dilution as the effects would have been anti-dilutive.
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE FIGURES)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 2b
GAAP
Acquisition- and
Divestiture-Related
Costs (1)
Restructuring
Costs (2)
(Income)
Loss from
Investments
in Equity
Securities
Certain
Other
Items
Adjustment
Subtotal
Non-GAAP
Second Quarter
Cost of sales
$ 3,557
576
165
741
$ 2,816
Selling, general and administrative
2,649
15
1
16
2,633
Research and development
4,048
3
53
56
3,992
Restructuring costs
560
560
560
–
Other (income) expense, net
(7 )
(61 )
(61 )
54
Income Before Taxes
4,999
(594 )
(779 )
61
(1,312 )
6,311
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
571
(102 )(3)
(139 )(3)
14 (3)
(146 )(4)
(373 )
944
Net Income
4,428
(492 )
(640 )
47
146
(939 )
5,367
Net Income Attributable to Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA
4,427
(492 )
(640 )
47
146
(939 )
5,366
Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution
$ 1.76
(0.20 )
(0.25 )
0.02
0.06
(0.37 )
$ 2.13
Tax Rate
11.4 %
15.0 %
June YTD
Cost of sales
$ 6,976
1,196
201
1,397
$ 5,579
Selling, general and administrative
5,202
38
1
39
5,163
Research and development
7,669
10
53
63
7,606
Restructuring costs
629
629
629
–
Other (income) expense, net
(43 )
(3 )
(168 )
(171 )
128
Income Before Taxes
10,902
(1,241 )
(884 )
168
(1,957 )
12,859
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
1,388
(219 )(3)
(157 )(3)
36 (3)
(146 )(4)
(486 )
1,874
Net Income
9,514
(1,022 )
(727 )
132
146
(1,471 )
10,985
Net Income Attributable to Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA
9,506
(1,022 )
(727 )
132
146
(1,471 )
10,977
Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution
$ 3.77
(0.40 )
(0.29 )
0.05
0.06
(0.58 )
$ 4.35
Tax Rate
12.7 %
14.6 %
Only
the line items that are affected by non-GAAP adjustments are shown.
The
Company is providing certain non-GAAP information that excludes certain items because of the nature of these items and the impact
they have on the analysis of underlying business performance and trends. Management believes that providing non-GAAP information
enhances investors’ understanding of the Company’s results because management uses non-GAAP measures to assess performance.
Management uses non-GAAP measures internally for planning and forecasting purposes and to measure the performance of the Company
along with other metrics. In addition, annual employee compensation, including senior management’s compensation, is derived
in part using a non-GAAP pretax income metric. The non-GAAP information presented should be considered in addition to, but not as
a substitute for or superior to, information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(1)
Amounts included in cost of sales reflect expenses for the amortization of intangible assets and intangible asset impairment
charges, partially offset by a decrease in the estimated fair value measurement of liabilities for contingent consideration. Amounts
included in selling, general and administrative expenses reflect integration, transaction and certain other costs related to acquisitions
and divestitures. Amounts included in research and development expenses reflect the amortization of intangible assets.
(2)
Amounts primarily include employee separation costs, accelerated depreciation and asset impairments associated with facilities
to be closed or divested related to activities under the Company's formal restructuring programs.
(3)
Represents the estimated tax impacts on the reconciling items based on applying the statutory rate of the originating territory of
the non-GAAP adjustments.
(4)
Represents tax benefits primarily resulting from favorable audit reserve adjustments.
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
FRANCHISE / KEY PRODUCT SALES
SECOND QUARTER 2026
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 3a
Global
U.S.
International
2Q
2026
2Q
2025
%
Change
2Q
2026
2Q
2025
%
Change
2Q
2026
2Q
2025
%
Change
TOTAL
SALES (1)
$ 16,607
$ 15,806
5
$ 9,367
$ 8,836
6
$ 7,240
$ 6,969
4
PHARMACEUTICAL
14,760
14,050
5
8,827
8,328
6
5,933
5,722
4
Oncology
Keytruda
7,904
7,956
-1
4,611
4,749
-3
3,293
3,207
3
Keytruda Qlex
463
-
395
-
68
-
Alliance
Revenue – Lynparza (2)
365
370
-1
167
174
-4
198
195
2
Alliance
Revenue – Lenvima (2)
283
265
7
194
183
6
90
83
8
Welireg
271
162
67
214
138
55
57
24
133
Alliance
Revenue – Reblozyl (3)
122
107
15
98
88
11
25
19
31
Vaccines
(4)
Gardasil/Gardasil 9
1,169
1,126
4
542
545
-1
626
581
8
ProQuad/M-M-R II/Varivax
592
609
-3
438
481
-9
154
128
20
Capvaxive
184
129
42
138
129
7
45
-
Vaxneuvance
148
229
-35
69
136
-50
80
93
-14
RotaTeq
134
121
10
84
60
39
50
61
-18
Enflonsia
2
-
2
-
Cardiometabolic & Respiratory
Winrevair
588
336
75
522
323
61
66
12
*
Ohtuvayre
204
-
204
-
Alliance
Revenue - Adempas/Verquvo (5)
126
123
3
112
108
4
14
15
-1
Adempas
(6)
78
80
-2
78
80
-2
Infectious Diseases
Bridion
497
461
8
460
411
12
37
50
-25
Prevymis
295
228
29
147
115
28
148
113
31
Delstrigo
101
83
21
13
14
-7
88
70
27
Zerbaxa
77
74
4
44
45
-3
34
29
14
Isentress/Isentress HD
60
86
-30
36
48
-26
24
38
-36
Dificid
22
96
-77
11
83
-87
12
13
-11
Lagevrio
5
83
-95
1
30
-96
3
52
-94
Diabetes
Januvia
258
372
-31
149
216
-31
109
155
-30
Janumet
171
251
-32
28
68
-59
143
184
-22
Other
Pharmaceutical (7)
641
703
-9
150
184
-18
489
520
-6
ANIMAL HEALTH
1,775
1,646
8
535
499
7
1,240
1,147
8
Livestock
1,041
961
8
202
190
6
838
771
9
Companion Animal
734
685
7
333
309
8
402
376
7
Other
Revenues (8)
72
110
-35
5
9
-44
67
100
-33
*200% or greater
Sum
of U.S. plus international may not equal global due to rounding.
(1) Only select
products are shown.
(2) Alliance
Revenue represents the Company's share of profits, which are product sales net of cost of sales and commercialization costs.
(3) Alliance
Revenue represents royalties.
(4) Total Vaccines
sales were $2,361 million and $2,370 million on a global basis in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(5) Alliance
Revenue represents the Company's share of profits from sales in Bayer's marketing territories, which are product sales net of cost
of sales and commercialization costs.
(6) Net product
sales in the Company's marketing territories.
(7) Includes
Pharmaceutical products not individually shown above. Also reflects total alliance revenue for Koselugo of $10 million and $43 million
on a global basis in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(8) Other Revenues are comprised primarily
of revenues from third-party manufacturing arrangements and miscellaneous corporate revenues, including revenue-hedging activities.
Other Revenues related to the receipt of milestone payments for out-licensed products were $0 million and $5 million on a global
basis in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively.
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
FRANCHISE / KEY PRODUCT SALES
JUNE YEAR-TO-DATE 2026
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 3b
Global
U.S.
International
June
YTD
2026
June
YTD
2025
%
Change
June
YTD
2026
June
YTD
2025
%
Change
June
YTD
2026
June
YTD
2025
%
Change
TOTAL
SALES (1)
$ 32,893
$ 31,335
5
$ 18,532
$ 17,359
7
$ 14,361
$ 13,977
3
PHARMACEUTICAL
29,109
27,688
5
17,338
16,254
7
11,771
11,434
3
Oncology
Keytruda
15,810
15,161
4
9,210
9,057
2
6,600
6,104
8
Keytruda
Qlex
590
-
501
-
89
-
Alliance
Revenue – Lynparza (2)
706
682
4
315
319
-1
391
363
8
Alliance
Revenue – Lenvima (2)
539
523
3
369
368
0
170
155
9
Welireg
470
300
57
366
261
40
103
39
166
Alliance
Revenue – Reblozyl (3)
270
226
20
226
189
20
45
37
21
Vaccines
(4)
Gardasil/Gardasil 9
2,238
2,453
-9
1,027
1,082
-5
1,211
1,371
-12
ProQuad/M-M-R
II/Varivax
1,130
1,148
-2
847
903
-6
283
245
16
Capvaxive
325
236
38
256
235
9
69
1
*
Vaxneuvance
350
459
-24
192
275
-30
158
184
-14
RotaTeq
340
349
-3
249
225
11
91
125
-27
Enflonsia
3
-
-1
-
4
-
Cardiometabolic
& Respiratory
Winrevair
1,114
615
81
999
591
69
114
24
*
Ohtuvayre
335
-
335
-
Alliance
Revenue - Adempas/Verquvo (5)
235
229
3
221
205
8
14
23
-40
Adempas
(6)
156
147
6
156
147
6
Infectious
Diseases
Bridion
969
902
7
887
789
12
82
113
-27
Prevymis
568
436
30
282
217
30
285
219
30
Delstrigo
176
150
17
23
29
-21
153
121
26
Zerbaxa
159
145
10
95
87
9
64
57
12
Isentress/Isentress
HD
119
176
-32
71
99
-29
49
77
-37
Dificid
56
179
-69
35
155
-77
21
24
-10
Lagevrio
32
185
-82
18
66
-73
15
119
-87
Diabetes
Januvia
625
921
-32
401
561
-29
224
360
-38
Janumet
378
498
-24
96
133
-28
283
366
-23
Other
Pharmaceutical (7)
1,416
1,568
-10
318
408
-22
1,097
1,160
-5
ANIMAL
HEALTH
3,566
3,234
10
1,054
1,001
5
2,512
2,233
12
Livestock
2,105
1,885
12
414
384
8
1,691
1,501
13
Companion
Animal
1,461
1,349
8
640
617
4
821
732
12
Other
Revenues (8)
218
413
-47
140
104
35
78
310
-75
*200% or greater
Sum of U.S. plus international
may not equal global due to rounding.
(1) Only select products are shown.
(2) Alliance Revenue represents the Company's
share of profits, which are product sales net of cost of sales and commercialization costs.
(3) Alliance Revenue represents royalties.
(4) Total Vaccines sales were $4,675 million
and $4,977 million on a global basis for June YTD 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(5) Alliance Revenue represents the Company's
share of profits from sales in Bayer's marketing territories, which are product sales net of cost of sales and commercialization
costs.
(6) Net product sales in the Company's marketing
territories.
(7) Includes Pharmaceutical products not
individually shown above. Also reflects total alliance revenue for Koselugo of $171 million and $87 million on a global basis for
June YTD 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(8) Other Revenues are comprised primarily
of revenues from third-party manufacturing arrangements and miscellaneous corporate revenues, including revenue-hedging activities.
Other Revenues related to the receipt of milestone payments for out-licensed products were $132 million and $100 million on a global
basis for June YTD 2026 and 2025, respectively.
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
PHARMACEUTICAL GEOGRAPHIC SALES
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 3c
2026
2025
%
Change
1Q
2Q
June
YTD
1Q
2Q
June
YTD
3Q
4Q
Full
Year
2Q
June
YTD
TOTAL
PHARMACEUTICAL
$ 14,349
$ 14,760
$ 29,109
$ 13,638
$ 14,050
$ 27,688
$ 15,611
$ 14,843
$ 58,142
5
5
United States
8,512
8,827
17,338
7,927
8,328
16,254
9,493
8,662
34,409
6
7
% Pharmaceutical Sales
59.3 %
59.8 %
59.6 %
58.1 %
59.3 %
58.7 %
60.8 %
58.4 %
59.2 %
Europe
(1)
2,725
2,801
5,525
2,384
2,551
4,935
2,675
2,839
10,449
10
12
% Pharmaceutical Sales
19.0 %
19.0 %
19.0 %
17.5 %
18.2 %
17.8 %
17.1 %
19.1 %
18.0 %
Latin America
624
636
1,260
589
654
1,243
691
644
2,578
-3
1
% Pharmaceutical Sales
4.3 %
4.3 %
4.3 %
4.3 %
4.7 %
4.5 %
4.4 %
4.3 %
4.4 %
Asia Pacific (other than
China and Japan)
569
636
1,205
535
609
1,144
593
586
2,323
5
5
% Pharmaceutical Sales
4.0 %
4.3 %
4.1 %
3.9 %
4.3 %
4.1 %
3.8 %
4.0 %
4.0 %
Japan
535
558
1,093
651
604
1,255
693
684
2,632
-8
-13
% Pharmaceutical Sales
3.7 %
3.8 %
3.8 %
4.8 %
4.3 %
4.5 %
4.4 %
4.6 %
4.5 %
Eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa
413
408
821
435
451
886
365
348
1,598
-10
-7
% Pharmaceutical Sales
2.9 %
2.8 %
2.8 %
3.2 %
3.2 %
3.2 %
2.3 %
2.3 %
2.7 %
China
353
368
721
668
407
1,075
377
364
1,816
-9
-33
% Pharmaceutical Sales
2.5 %
2.5 %
2.5 %
4.9 %
2.9 %
3.9 %
2.4 %
2.5 %
3.1 %
Canada
137
154
291
125
135
261
134
153
547
14
12
% Pharmaceutical Sales
1.0 %
1.0 %
1.0 %
0.9 %
1.0 %
0.9 %
0.9 %
1.0 %
0.9 %
Other
481
372
855
324
311
635
590
563
1,790
20
35
% Pharmaceutical
Sales
3.3 %
2.5 %
2.9 %
2.4 %
2.1 %
2.4 %
3.9 %
3.8 %
3.2 %
Sum of quarterly amounts may not equal year-to-date amounts due to rounding.
(1) Europe represents all European Union countries, the European Union accession markets
and the United Kingdom.
MERCK & CO., INC., RAHWAY, N.J., USA
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET - GAAP
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
Table 4
OTHER
(INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
2Q26
2Q25
June YTD 2026
June YTD 2025
Interest income
$ (35 )
$ (69 )
$ (70 )
$ (178 )
Interest expense
525
305
1,004
618
Exchange losses
37
78
75
167
Income from investments in equity securities, net (1)
(242 )
(100 )
(411 )
(189 )
Net periodic defined benefit plan (credit) cost other than service cost
(127 )
(152 )
(262 )
(300 )
Other, net
(59 )
(69 )
(99 )
(161 )
Total
$ 99
$ (7 )
$ 237
$ (43 )
(1) Includes net realized and
unrealized gains and losses from investments in equity securities either owned directly or through ownership interests in investment
funds. Unrealized gains and losses from investments that are directly owned are determined at the end of the reporting period, while
gains and losses from ownership interests in investment funds are accounted for on a one quarter lag.
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