CLAIM #43602 · Merck & Company Inc (MRK) · 2025Q3 earnings call · Oct 30, 2025 · due Dec 31, 2026
“So as we go into 2026, we are expecting solid top line growth for our company, and that growth will increasingly be fueled by the number of new launches that we have.”
Caroline Litchfield · CFO
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Look at: Total company revenue growth, full-year 2026 vs full-year 2025 (as reported, or company-cited constant currency growth)
It came true if: Full-year 2026 revenue growth > 0% year-over-year
Where: Company income statement / full-year 2026 results (10-K or Q4 2026 earnings release)
In context
“ink OS is always really important. It's important for the FDA, but most importantly, it's important for patients. So we are really eagerly awaiting to see if and when we cross that boundary. And so yes, we are excited, and we have a broad portfolio program in WELIREG. And so we'll be anxious to share those results when we get them. Operator: Our next question comes from Terence Flynn with Morgan Stanley. Terence Flynn: Caroline, I know you commented somewhat on expenses for 2026. I was just wondering if you can give us any comments on the top line in terms of some of the pushes and pulls as we think about that, recognizing you probably don't want to give guidance yet at this point, but just maybe help us think through some of the levers there. Caroline Litchfield: Yes. Of course, Terence. So as we go into 2026, we are expecting solid top line growth for our company, and that growth will increasingly be fueled by the number of new launches that we have. So we're expecting continued patient impact and revenue growth from WINREVAIR. OHTUVAYRE now is also part of the Merck portfolio. We have CAPVAXIVE, which is off to a very strong start, and ENFLONSIA. And on top of that, we have our Animal Health business, where growth will also be driven by new launches, including BRAVECTO QUANTUM, the 12-month injection, as well as NUMELVI, our new dermatology product. We also have the expectation of continued growth in oncology. To the last question, WELIREG, has strong growth with greater potential ahead of it as we get into other successful studies and treat a broader range of patients. And we do expect continued growth in KEYTRUDA, albeit at a slightly slower pace than we've seen as we are getting to peak penetration in some of the indications, and”
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