Will Merck's Cost Cuts and New Drug Approvals Ease Headwinds?

Key Takeaways MRK faces major headwinds as Keytruda, its top revenue driver, nears the loss of exclusivity in 2028.Gardasil sales are sliding in China and Japan, with further weakness projected in 2H 2025.MRK eyes $3B in savings by 2027 as new drug approvals look to offset upcoming headwinds.Merck (MRK) is likely to face several headwinds over the next few years that could impact its sales and profits, with the most significant being the upcoming loss of exclusivity for its blockbuster PD-L1 inhibitor, Keyt ...