Merck (NYSE: MRK) net income
Merck reported a net profit of $18,254m for fiscal 2025, 6.6% more than in fiscal 2024 ($17,117m). Its net margin was 28.1%. Earnings per share were $7.30.
Net income by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Net income | Change | Net margin | Earnings per share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,254m | +6.6% | 28.1% | $7.30 |
| 2024 | $17,117m | +4,589.6% | 26.7% | $6.76 |
| 2023 | $365.0m | −97.5% | 0.6% | $0.14 |
| 2022 | $14,519m | +11.3% | 24.5% | $5.73 |
| 2021 | $13,049m | +84.6% | 26.8% | $5.16 |
| 2020 | $7,067m | −28.2% | 17.0% | $2.79 |
| 2019 | $9,843m | +58.2% | 25.2% | $3.84 |
| 2018 | $6,220m | +159.8% | 14.7% | $2.34 |
| 2017 | $2,394m | −38.9% | 6.0% | $0.88 |
| 2016 | $3,920m | — | 9.8% | $1.42 |
The change compares each fiscal year with the one before and is not calculated when the previous year closed with a loss. Net margin is net income over revenue from the same filing. Figures are in millions of US dollars, except per-share amounts.
Questions about the net income of Merck
- How much did Merck earn in fiscal 2025?
- Merck reported a net profit of $18,254m for fiscal 2025. In fiscal 2024 it reported a net profit of $17,117m.
- What are the earnings per share of Merck?
- They were $7.30 in fiscal 2025, compared with $6.76 in fiscal 2024.
- What is the net margin of Merck?
- In fiscal 2025 its net profit was 28.1% of its revenue.
- What was the most profitable year for Merck?
- Of its last 10 fiscal years, fiscal 2025, with $18,254m.
- Where do the figures for Merck come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Merck files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Merck files with the SEC. The filing for each fiscal year: 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016. More on Merck: the Merck page · annual accounts · revenue · dividends paid · insider transactions.
Dividend per share of Merck by fiscal year, with the filing behind every figure: Merck dividend history.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.