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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $47,994 | $48,704 | $59,283 | $60,115 | $64,168 |
| Gross Profit | $32,509 | $35,078 | $41,872 | $43,989 | $48,975 |
| Operating Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Income | $7,067 | $13,049 | $14,519 | $365 | $17,117 |
Over the five-year period, Merck’s revenue shows a steady upward trend, moving from approximately $48 billion in 2020 to over $64 billion in 2024, representing a cumulative growth of around 33%. Gross profit follows a similar pattern, rising from roughly $32.5 billion in 2020 to nearly $49 billion in 2024, suggesting that the company has managed to expand its margin base in line with its revenue increases. Notably, operating income is not reported in the provided data (all values are zero or not available), which limits a direct evaluation of operational efficiency. However, the upward trajectory in revenue and gross profit generally indicates effective cost management and revenue generation processes during the period. Net income, however, tells a more varied story. The company experienced a significant increase from $7.1 billion in 2020 to $14.5 billion in 2022—an almost 105% rise—highlighting robust profit growth likely driven by improved product performance or cost efficiencies. In stark contrast, 2023 saw an extreme drop to only $365 million, a decline exceeding 97% from the previous year, which could point to a one-off event or extraordinary charges impacting profitability. By 2024, net income recovered to $17.1 billion, suggesting that the 2023 anomaly may have been an unusual disruption rather than a trend. Overall, based on these metrics, Merck appears to maintain strong revenue and gross profit growth. Yet, the transient but severe drop in net income in 2023 warrants further investigation, especially in light of industry dynamics and potential one-time adjustments, to affirm the company’s long-term financial sustainability.
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