Merck KGaA reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was EUR 5,352 million compared to EUR 5,302 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 607 million compared to EUR 704 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 1.4 compared to EUR 1.62 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 1.4 compared to EUR 1.62 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was EUR 10,472 million compared to EUR 10,595 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 1,302 million compared to EUR 1,500 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 2.99 compared to EUR 3.45 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 2.99 compared to EUR 3.45 a year ago.