EPS (Diluted) for Merck & Co. (MRK)
According to Merck & Co.'s latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $7.28. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
MRK
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$7.28
YoY change
+8.0%
5Y CAGR
+21.2%
Peak year (2025)
$7.28
Latest annual
$7.28
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Merck & Co. (MRK) from 1985 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Merck & Co. (MRK) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.28 | +8.0% | ||
| 2024 | $6.74 | +4714.3% | ||
| 2023 | $0.14 | -97.5% | ||
| 2022 | $5.71 | +11.1% | ||
| 2021 | $5.14 | +84.9% | ||
| 2020 | $2.78 | -27.2% | ||
| 2019 | $3.82 | +64.7% | ||
| 2018 | $2.32 | +149.5% | ||
| 2017 | $0.93 | -54.4% | ||
| 2016 | $2.04 | +30.8% | ||
| 2015 | $1.56 | -61.7% | ||
| 2014 | $4.07 | +176.9% | ||
| 2013 | $1.47 | -31.9% | ||
| 2012 | $2.16 | +6.9% | ||
| 2011 | $2.02 | +621.4% | ||
| 2010 | $0.28 | -93.3% | ||
| 2009 | $4.15 | +14.3% | ||
| 2008 | $3.63 | -449.0% | ||
| 2007 | $-1.04 | -151.2% | ||
| 2006 | $2.03 | -3.3% | ||
| 2005 | $2.10 | -19.8% | ||
| 2004 | $2.62 | -11.8% | ||
| 2003 | $2.97 | -5.4% | ||
| 2002 | $3.14 | 0.0% | ||
| 2001 | $3.14 | +8.3% | ||
| 2000 | $2.90 | +18.4% | ||
| 1999 | $2.45 | +14.0% | ||
| 1998 | $2.15 | +15.0% | ||
| 1997 | $1.87 | +19.9% | ||
| 1996 | $1.56 | +18.2% | ||
| 1995 | $1.32 | +11.9% | ||
| 1994 | $1.18 | +26.9% | ||
| 1993 | $0.93 | -11.4% | ||
| 1992 | $1.05 | +15.4% | ||
| 1991 | $0.91 | +19.7% | ||
| 1990 | $0.76 | +20.6% | ||
| 1989 | $0.63 | +23.5% | ||
| 1988 | $0.51 | +37.8% | ||
| 1987 | $0.37 | +37.0% | ||
| 1986 | $0.27 | +28.6% | ||
| 1985 | $0.21 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Merck & Co.'s reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Merck & Co. (MRK) diluted EPS totalled $7.28 – grew 8.0% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Merck & Co. diluted EPS expanded at a +21.2% compound annual rate, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual diluted EPS of $7.28 was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $-1.04 in 2007.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Merck & Co. (MRK) ranks 8th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $13.73.
Merck & Co. EPS (Diluted) by Year
Merck & Co. EPS (Diluted) 2025: $7.28
Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2025 was $7.28, grew 8.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Merck & Co. EPS (Diluted) 2024: $6.74
Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2024 was $6.74, surged 4714.3% from 2023.
Merck & Co. EPS (Diluted) 2023: $0.14
Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2023 was $0.14, plunged 97.5% below 2022.
Merck & Co. EPS (Diluted) 2022: $5.71
Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2022 was $5.71, grew 11.1% from 2021.
Merck & Co. EPS (Diluted) 2021: $5.14
Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2021 was $5.14.
See more financial history for Merck & Co. (MRK).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Merck & Co., ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $23.03 | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $22.95 | Healthcare |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) | $17.74 | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $14.23 | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $13.23 | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $13.08 | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $11.03 | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $2.37 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Merck & Co.'s diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Merck & Co. (MRK) is $7.28 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Merck & Co. diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) diluted EPS changed +8.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Merck & Co. diluted EPS?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +21.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Merck & Co. diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Merck & Co. diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $7.28 in 2025.
What was Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2024?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) diluted EPS in 2024 was $6.74.
What was Merck & Co. diluted EPS in 2025?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) diluted EPS in 2025 was $7.28.
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