Merck (MRK) Tops Q1 EPS by 17c, Updates FY Guidance

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Merck Announces First-Quarter 2019 Financial Results

April 30, 2019 6:45 AM EDT

First-Quarter 2019 Worldwide Sales Were $10.8 Billion, an Increase of 8%; Sales Increased 11% Excluding Negative Impact from Foreign Exchange; Growth Driven by Oncology and Vaccines Sales in China Were $725 Million in the First Quarter, an Increase of 58%; Sales in China Increased 67% Excluding Negative Impact from Foreign Exchange Strong GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Growth for First-Quarter 2019 GAAP EPS Was $1.12 in First-Quarter 2019 Versus $0.27 in First-Quarter 2018, which Included a Charge of $1.4 Billion Related to the Formation of a Collaboration with Eisai Co., Ltd. Non-GAAP EPS Was $1.22 in First-Quarter 2019 Versus $1.05 in First-Quarter 2018... More