Merck (MRK) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended September 2024, Merck (MRK) reported revenue of $16.66 billion, up 4.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at$ 1.57, compared to $2.13 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 16.55 billion, representing a surprise of +0.65%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +4.67%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.50.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they ...