Gross Profit for Merck & Co. (MRK)
According to Merck & Co.'s latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $52.98B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$52.98B
YoY change
+8.2%
5Y CAGR
+13.7%
Peak year (2025)
$52.98B
Cumulative gross profit
$826.99B
Gross Profit history chart for Merck & Co. (MRK) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Merck & Co. (MRK) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52.98B | +8.2% | ||
| 2024 | $48.98B | +11.3% | ||
| 2023 | $43.99B | +5.1% | ||
| 2022 | $41.87B | +19.4% | ||
| 2021 | $35.08B | +25.7% | ||
| 2020 | $27.90B | +2.9% | ||
| 2019 | $27.11B | -5.8% | ||
| 2018 | $28.79B | +5.8% | ||
| 2017 | $27.21B | +5.6% | ||
| 2016 | $25.78B | +4.9% | ||
| 2015 | $24.56B | -3.6% | ||
| 2014 | $25.47B | -5.9% | ||
| 2013 | $27.08B | -12.1% | ||
| 2012 | $30.82B | -1.1% | ||
| 2011 | $31.18B | +13.0% | ||
| 2010 | $27.59B | +49.9% | ||
| 2009 | $18.41B | +0.8% | ||
| 2008 | $18.27B | +1.2% | ||
| 2007 | $18.06B | +8.5% | ||
| 2006 | $16.63B | -1.3% | ||
| 2005 | $16.86B | -6.4% | ||
| 2004 | $18.01B | -0.2% | ||
| 2003 | $18.05B | +2.9% | ||
| 2002 | $17.54B | -0.2% | ||
| 2001 | $17.57B | -8.5% | ||
| 2000 | $19.20B | +17.6% | ||
| 1999 | $16.32B | +19.0% | ||
| 1998 | $13.72B | +8.2% | ||
| 1997 | $12.68B | +12.8% | ||
| 1996 | $11.24B | +13.6% | ||
| 1995 | $9.89B | +2.1% | ||
| 1994 | $9.69B | +15.5% | ||
| 1993 | $8.39B | +6.3% | ||
| 1992 | $7.89B | +13.8% | ||
| 1991 | $6.93B | +12.8% | ||
| 1990 | $6.15B | +17.7% | ||
| 1989 | $5.22B | +13.1% | ||
| 1988 | $4.62B | +20.7% | ||
| 1987 | $3.83B | +28.2% | ||
| 1986 | $2.98B | +21.5% | ||
| 1985 | $2.46B | — |
Gross Profit 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
The 2025 reading of Merck & Co. (MRK) gross profit is $52.98B – grew 8.2% year-over-year.
Merck & Co. gross profit compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +13.7%, sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak gross profit at $52.98B, with the historical low of $2.46B recorded in 1985.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Merck & Co. (MRK) ranks 5th; the peer median for gross profit is $51.36B.
Merck & Co. Gross Profit by Year
Merck & Co. Gross Profit 2025: $52.98B
Merck & Co. gross profit in 2025 was $52.98B, grew 8.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Merck & Co. Gross Profit 2024: $48.98B
Merck & Co. gross profit in 2024 was $48.98B, grew 11.3% from 2023.
Merck & Co. Gross Profit 2023: $43.99B
Merck & Co. gross profit in 2023 was $43.99B, grew 5.1% from 2022.
Merck & Co. Gross Profit 2022: $41.87B
Merck & Co. gross profit in 2022 was $41.87B, grew 19.4% from 2021.
Merck & Co. Gross Profit 2021: $35.08B
Merck & Co. gross profit in 2021 was $35.08B.
See more financial history for Merck & Co. (MRK).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Merck & Co., ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $250.28B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $82.92B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $68.56B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $54.62B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $48.11B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $42.96B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $26.01B | Healthcare |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) | $16.78B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Merck & Co.'s gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Merck & Co. (MRK) is $52.98B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Merck & Co. gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) gross profit changed +8.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Merck & Co. gross profit?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +13.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Merck & Co. gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Merck & Co. gross profit reached its highest annual value of $52.98B in 2025.
What was Merck & Co. gross profit in 2024?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) gross profit in 2024 was $48.98B.
What was Merck & Co. gross profit in 2025?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) gross profit in 2025 was $52.98B.
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