Earnings Update: Merck, PepsiCo, and Eaton Release Q4 Results

According to CoinWorld, Merck & Co. (MRK) reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.04, in line with expectations; revenue reached $16.4 billion, exceeding expectations, mainly due to growth in oncology and animal health businesses. PepsiCo (PEP) surpassed expectations for both earnings per share and revenue, reporting $2.26 and $29.34 billion, respectively. Eaton Corporation (ETN) slightly exceeded expectations with earnings per share of $3.33, and revenue of $7.1 billion, in line with forecasts. Merck & Co. expects 2026 sales to be between $65.5 billion and $67.0 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per share of $5.00 to $5.15; PepsiCo reaffirmed its organic revenue growth forecast of 2% to 4%; Eaton Corporation expects 2026 earnings per share to be between $11.57 and $12.07.