Merck & Co Q4 Adjusted EPS $0.03 Beats $(0.11) Estimate, Sales $14.63B Beat $14.50B Estimate
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Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) reported Q4 earnings of $0.03 per share, surpassing the $(0.11) estimate, a 98.15% decrease from last year's $1.62. Sales reached $14.63B, beating the $14.50B estimate, marking a 5.78% increase from the previous year.

February 01, 2024 | 11:31 am
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Merck & Co reported a significant beat on both EPS and sales estimates for Q4, with a notable year-over-year sales increase.
Beating both EPS and sales estimates significantly, especially in a quarter, indicates strong company performance and operational efficiency. Despite the decrease in EPS compared to the previous year, the positive beat against estimates and sales growth are likely to be viewed favorably by investors, potentially leading to a short-term positive impact on MRK's stock price.
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