Merck (MRK) earnings, Oct 29, 2026: EPS −3%, stock +3.8%
In brief
Merck reported on Oct 29, 2026. Earnings per share changed −3% year over year, 19.4% above the estimate; revenue +5%. The stock opened with a +2.6% gap and closed the day +3.8% (Oct 29, 2026). The stock is now 6.4% below its 52-week high, +76.9% over 12 months. Next report: Feb 2, 2027.
EPS vs estimate+19.4%
EPS, YoY−3%
Revenue, YoY+5%
Gap · day+2.6% · +3.8%
EPS growth by quarter, YoY
Price reaction to earnings
| Report | Gap | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | +1.1% | +0.3% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.6% | +3.8% |
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When is Merck's next earnings report?
Feb 2, 2027. The date comes from daily data and is corrected if the company moves it.
How did Merck stock react to the report?
Opening gap +2.6%, day's result +3.8%.
Did Merck's earnings grow?
Earnings per share fell 3% year over year.
What is an earnings gap?
The jump between the close before and the open after the report. A big gap up often means large buyers are revaluing the company.