MRK Merck & Co. (MRK) Q1 FY26 earnings call
Merck delivered a strong first quarter, driven by robust oncology performance and increasing contributions from new product launches, reinforcing confidence in its full-year outlook. The company is actively transforming its portfolio with over 20 new products, accelerating its pipeline through strategic business development like the Terns acquisition, and evolving its operating structure to maximize commercial opportunities. Significant advancements in AI partnerships are also set to enhance productivity and innovation across the organization.
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MRK operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Dec 2024 Q4 FY24 | Mar 2025 Q1 FY25 | Sep 2025 Q3 FY25 | Dec 2025 Q4 FY25 | This call Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients WINREVAIR - US | ~1,500Approximately 1,500 new patients in the US received a prescription, bringing the total number of new patients prescribed to approximately 5,200 since launch.Source: earnings call transcript | 1,400+In the US, more than 1,400 new patients received a prescription during the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | ~1,500In the US, approximately 1,500 new patients received a prescription and over 24,000 total prescriptions were dispensed in the quarter, a testament to the continued strong demand for this important treatment option.Source: earnings call transcript | 1,500+In the US, more than 1,500 new patients received a prescription and over 27,000 total prescriptions were dispensed.Source: earnings call transcript | 1,600+In the US, we continued to see steady progress with more than 1,600 new patients having received a prescription and an increase in usage by patients with background therapies do not include a prostacyclin.Source: earnings call transcript | — |
| Prescriptions filled WINREVAIR - US | — | — | 24K+In the US, approximately 1,500 new patients received a prescription and over 24,000 total prescriptions were dispensed in the quarter, a testament to the continued strong demand for this important treatment option.Source: earnings call transcript | 27K+In the US, more than 1,500 new patients received a prescription and over 27,000 total prescriptions were dispensed.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — |
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