Merck (MRK) Net of Acquisitions & Divestments (2009 - 2026)
Merck's Net of Acquisitions & Divestments came in at -$8.78 billion for Q1 2026.
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Merck (MRK) Net of Acquisitions & Divestments (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
For FY2025, Merck's Net of Acquisitions & Divestments was -$10.04 billion.
- Going back by year, Net of Acquisitions & Divestments was -$2.05 billion in FY2024, -$1.33 billion in FY2023 and -$1.73 billion in FY2021.
- The Q1 2026 figure represents the highest quarterly Net of Acquisitions & Divestments since Q4 2024.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Acquisitions (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Lilly | 1,224.11 Bn | 1,197.72 Bn | 20.46 Bn | -887.00 Mn |
| 2 | Johnson & Johnson | 665.34 Bn | 585.20 Bn | 17.30 Bn | 17.15 Bn |
| 3 | AbbVie | 515.72 Bn | 483.73 Bn | 13.12 Bn | -10.59 Bn |
| 4 | Merck | 362.64 Bn | 325.58 Bn | 13.19 Bn | -630.00 Mn |
| 5 | Novartis Ag | 315.51 Bn | 288.75 Bn | - | 42.00 Mn |
| 6 | Astrazeneca | 289.26 Bn | 263.15 Bn | 13.26 Bn | - |
| 7 | Amgen | 249.20 Bn | 200.85 Bn | 7.58 Bn | - |
| 8 | Gilead Sciences | 207.48 Bn | 182.59 Bn | 6.73 Bn | -19.00 Mn |
| 9 | Pfizer | 167.49 Bn | 114.85 Bn | 12.56 Bn | - |
| 10 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | 138.73 Bn | 110.72 Bn | 2.91 Bn | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | -630.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -8.78 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -10.04 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.34 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -2.65 Bn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -746.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 9.38 Bn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | -10.71 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 121.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | -121.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -1.64 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 1.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2021 | -76.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2021 | -14.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 2.09 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2020 | -586.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2020 | -321.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2020 | -2.55 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2019 | -1.07 Bn |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 1.00 Mn |
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Merck Net of Acquisitions & Divestments API
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const data = await res.json();