Merck Beats Q2 Sales Estimates, Shares Hold Steady
Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock held steady at $135 after reporting Q2 sales of $16.61 billion, a 5.1% year-over-year increase and beating consensus estimates by $0.24 billion.
The company posted a loss of $0.13 per share, but analysts pointed to the revenue growth as a positive sign for investors.
MERCK & CO.'s earnings guidance for FY 2026 remains at 2.660 to 2.760 EPS, with analysts expecting 2.77 EPS for the current year.