Merck & Company Inc (MRK)

Currency in USD
144.67
-3.69(-2.49%)
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144.46-0.21(-0.15%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
143.47147.62
52 wk Range
82.91156.92
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
144.67
Open
147.01
Day's Range
143.47-147.62
52 wk Range
82.91-156.92
Volume
8.89M
Average Volume (3m)
10.28M
1-Year Change
72.5137%
Book Value / Share
17.00
Fair Value
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Price Target
160.87
Upside
+11.20%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
18 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Merck & Company Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 160.87
(+11.20% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DZ Bank
Hold153.00+5.76%-Downgrade03-11-2026
Freedom Broker
Hold140.00-3.23%125.00Maintain02-11-2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Hold155.00+7.14%145.00Maintain02-11-2026
RBC Capital
Hold140.00-3.23%145.00Maintain30-10-2026
JPMorgan
Buy175.00+20.96%165.00Maintain30-10-2026

Merck & Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Keytruda's Dominance
Explore Merck's reliance on cancer drug Keytruda, its impressive growth, and the looming patent cliff in 2028 that poses significant revenue challenges
Gardasil Hurdles
Delve into Merck's strategic pause of Gardasil sales in China, impacting 2025 forecasts and raising concerns about inventory management and market dynamics
Pipeline Potential
Learn about Merck's promising pipeline, including TROP2 ADC and KRAS inhibitors, as the company seeks to diversify beyond Keytruda and address future growth
M&A Strategy
Analysts eye Merck's robust balance sheet and M&A potential, with acquisitions in the $1-15 billion range, as key to filling the post-Keytruda revenue gap
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Merck & Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Merck Q3 2026: EPS $2.49 vs est. $2.09, revenue $18.1B vs est. $17.3B; shares rose 4.8% to $147.73 in pre-market trading.
  • KEYTRUDA sales up 6% to $8.6B; WINREVAIR surged 94% to $694M; GARDASIL rose 14% to $2B, driving oncology and vaccine growth.
  • Full-year guidance raised: revenue $66.8B-$67.3B, EPS $2.77-$2.82; expects modest 2027 growth despite $2B+ generic headwinds.
  • Management confident in post-KEYTRUDA LOE transition, citing pipeline strength including sac-TMT, intismeran, and WINREVAIR expansion.
  • Operating expenses up 12% to $7.4B on launch investments; $3B share buyback planned for 2026; gross margin held at 81.4%.
Last Updated: 29-10-2026, 08:40 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
29-10-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.49 / 2.09
Revenue / Forecast
18.1B / 17.28B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.99
Dividend Yield
2.35%
Industry Median 2.15%
Annualised payout
3.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.59%
Growth Streak

MRK Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
145.5x33.4x−0.3x
PEG Ratio
−1.68−0.560.00
Price/Book
8.5x1.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
5.3x1.6x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.2%0.0%67.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It offers human health pharmaceutical for various areas under the Keytruda, Keytruda Qlex, Welireg, Gardasil, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, Vaxneuvance, Capvaxive, RotaTeq, Pneumovax 23, Bridion, Prevymis, Dificid, Zerbaxa, Winrevair, Adempas/ Verquvo, Ohtuvayre, Lagevrio, Isentress/Isentress HD, Delstrigo, Pifeltro, Belsomra, Januvia, and Janumet brands. The company also provides veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services, such as livestock products under the Nuflor, Bovilis/Vista, Bovilis Cryptium, Banamine, Estrumate, Matrix, Resflor, Zuprevo, Revalor, Safe-Guard, M+Pac, Porcilis, Circumvent, Nobilis/Innovax, Paracox and Coccivac, Exzolt, Slice, Imvixa, Clynav, Aquavac/Norvax, Aquaflor, Flexolt brands; Allflex Livestock Intelligence solutions; and companion animal products under the Bravecto One-Month, Bravecto Injectable/Quantum, Bravecto TriUNO, Bravecto Plus, Sentinel Spectrum, Sentinel Flavor Tabs, Numelvi, Optimmune, Nobivac NXT, GilvetMab, Otomax, Mometamax, Mometamax Ultra, Posatex, Caninsulin/Vetsulin, Panacur, Safeguard, Regumate, Prestige, Scalibor/Exspot, Sure Petcare, and Home Again brands. It has development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo’s deruxtecan ADC candidates; AstraZeneca PLC to co-development and co-commercialize AstraZeneca’s Lynparza products for multiple cancer types; licensed to develop, manufacture and commercialize LM-299, a novel investigational PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody from LaNova; and collaboration agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd., Bayer AG, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, as well Moderna, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. has strategic collaboration with Infinimmune, Inc. to discover and develop antibodies against multiple therapeutic targets. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Employees
74000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.08B43.57%159.50B
Other Institutional Investors
933.95M37.86%138.56B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
458.15M18.57%67.97B
Total
2.47B100.00%366.03B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.20%22,69,99,8373,36,77,696
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.10%17,51,92,4832,59,91,557

FAQ

What Is the Merck&Co (MRK) Share Price Today?

The Merck&Co share price today is 144.67.

What is the current Merck&Co (MRK) share price and day range?

As of 04-11-2026, the Merck&Co share price is 144.67, with a previous close of 144.67. The share price has ranged from 143.47 to 147.62 today, while the 52-week range spans from 82.91 to 156.92.

What Is the Merck&Co Market Cap?

As of today, Merck&Co market cap is 356.93B.

Does Merck&Co Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Merck&Co dividend yield is 2.4%%.

What Is the Merck&Co (MRK) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Merck&Co is 160.87, with a high estimate of 186 and a low estimate of 105. 19 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +11.20% Upside potential.

What Is Merck&Co's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Merck&Co EPS (TTM) is 0.99.

When Is the Next Merck&Co Earnings Date?

Merck&Co will release its next earnings report on 02-02-2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MRK a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Merck&Co Trade On?

Merck&Co is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Merck&Co?

The stock symbol for Merck&Co is "MRK."

How Many Times Has Merck&Co Stock Split?

Merck&Co has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Merck&Co Have?

Merck&Co has 74000 employees.

What Is the MRK Premarket Price?

MRK's last pre-market stock price is 144.46. The pre-market share volume is 18,750.00, and the stock has changed by -0.21, or -0.15%.

What Is the MRK After Hours Price?

MRK's last after hours stock price is 144.69, the stock has changed by 0.02, or 0.01%.
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