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Merck (MRK)

4 quarters tracked (Q3'25 to Q2'26) · latest call August 4, 2026
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95%
Kept of 21 resolved
20
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
4
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26August 4, 202610/126 medium, 1 low flags31Call sheet →
Q1'26April 30, 20269/121 high, 4 medium, 1 low flags50Call sheet →
Q4'25February 3, 20269/124 medium, 1 low flags60Call sheet →
Q3'252025-10-3011/126 low flags60Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingIDXD BLA under priority review with FDA PDUFA date of October 10
Still listed as a potential approval in the H2 2026 outlook; PDUFA date has not yet passed as of this call.
Q2'26MissedOtovair investments expected to accelerate growth in the second half of the year and beyond
Management now guides Q3 2026 to be negatively impacted by the unwind of Q2 specialty-pharmacy purchases and pushes the acceleration target out to 2027.
Q2'26PendingPhase III Brunello study data for MK3000 (diabetic macular edema) anticipated during the year
Still listed as an upcoming H2 2026 milestone this quarter; not yet reported.
Q2'26PendingTulasocobart ATLAS-UC Phase 3 and Phase II SSC-ILD Athena data expected in 2026
Mixed readouts received: ATLAS-UC induction-only portion met primary endpoint, but SSC-ILD missed its primary endpoint; the full UC induction-and-maintenance study remains outstanding.
Q2'26DeliveredPhase III ISLAND 1 and 2 (islatravir + lenacapavir) data to be presented at an upcoming medical meeting
Full results announced at AIDS 2026, demonstrating maintenance of virologic suppression.
Q2'26DeliveredKeytruda/Keytruda-Qlex plus Padcev in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (Keynote B15), FDA action date targeted August 17
FDA approved the expanded perioperative indication regardless of cisplatin eligibility.
Q2'26DeliveredWellereg + Keytruda/Keytruda-Qlex in adjuvant clear cell RCC (LightSpark 022) granted priority review with PDUFA date of June 19
FDA approved the combination based on LightSpark O2-2, bringing Keytruda-based regimens to 13 earlier-stage indications.
Q1'26PendingENFLONSIA shipments to increase in second half
Now saying minimal Q2 sales, pushing expectations further out
Q1'26DeliveredAnimal health continued strength
Delivered 6% growth as expected
Q1'26DeliveredWINREVAIR continued strong demand and patient growth
Grew to 1,600+ new patients from 1,500+ disclosed in Q4
Q1'26ExceededEPS guidance midpoint around $5.08
Raised midpoint to $5.10, small beat
Q1'26ExceededRevenue guidance of $65.5-67 billion for 2026
Raised guidance to $65.8-67 billion, modest improvement
Q1'26DeliveredKEYTRUDA QLEX permanent J code expected in April 2026
Received permanent J code on April 1st as promised
Q4'25ExceededStrategic BD with urgency
Completed Verona ($1B+) and Sidera acquisitions, added $20B to pipeline opportunity
Q4'25DeliveredSolid performance driven by oncology and animal health
Both segments delivered as expected despite broader revenue headwinds
Q4'25DeliveredEnlicitide Phase III data at AHA
Positive results from CORAL reef studies presented November
Q4'25DeliveredKEYTRUDA QLEX approval and launch
$35M initial sales, permanent J-code coming April as guided
Q4'25ExceededWINREVAIR continued momentum
Grew from $360M to $467M QoQ, strong prescription trends maintained
Q4'25DeliveredENFLONSIA launch and initial uptake
$79M Q3, $21M Q4 - initial stocking occurred but uptake constrained by market factors
Q3'25DeliveredContinue investments in late-stage pipeline
Now 80 Phase III trials vs ~60 previously mentioned, clear acceleration
Q3'25ExceededVerona Pharma acquisition closing in Q4
Closed in October, ahead of original Q4 timeline
Q3'25DeliveredCORALreef Lipids Phase III results
Positive results announced, detailed data at AHA next week
Q3'25DeliveredWINREVAIR Japan launch in Q3
Launched in Q3 and described as 'off to a good start'
Q3'25DeliveredENFLONSIA launch ahead of RSV season
$79M initial stocking completed, product available for 2025 season
Q3'25DeliveredReturn to growth in second half of 2025
Q3 delivered 4% growth vs -2% in Q2, clearly back to growth trajectory
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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