Merck & Company Inc (MRK)

Currency in USD
112.16
+2.98(+2.73%)
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112.39+0.23(+0.21%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
111.88114.54
52 wk Range
73.31125.14
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
109.18
Open
112.33
Day's Range
111.88-114.54
52 wk Range
73.31-125.14
Volume
11.95M
Average Vol. (3m)
10.97M
1-Year Change
30.5282%
Book Value / Share
21.28
Fair Value
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Price Target
129.74
Upside
+15.67%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years

Merck & Company Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 129.74
(+15.67% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Buy130.00+15.91%132.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold112.00-0.14%109.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy145.00+29.28%150.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
Guggenheim
Buy140.00+24.82%-MaintainApr 27, 2026
UBS
Buy145.00+29.28%145.00MaintainApr 20, 2026

Merck & Company Inc SWOT Analysis


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
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
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
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
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Merck & Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Merck Q1 2026 EPS of -$1.28 beat forecast of -$1.48; revenue hit $16.29B, up 5% YoY, exceeding estimates by 2.52%
  • Stock fell 2.61% pre-market to $108.05 despite earnings beat, due to $3.62/share one-time charge from Sedera Therapeutics acquisition
  • Oncology segment led by Keytruda drove growth; gross margin declined slightly to 81.9% amid $15.2B operating expenses from acquisition
  • Full-year revenue guidance raised to $65.8B-$67B (1%-3% growth); EPS forecast $5.04-$5.16 with positive FX impact expected
  • Key risks include Sedera integration costs, declining Gardasil sales in international markets, and regulatory challenges for new approvals
Last Updated: 04/30/2026, 11:08 AM
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Merck&Co investor slides for Q1/2026
Merck Q1 2026 slides
Last Update: Apr 30, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-1.28 / -1.48
Revenue / Forecast
16.29B / 15.89B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.58%
Dividend Yield
3.09%
Industry Median 2.40%
Annualized Payout
3.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.84%
Growth Streak

MRK Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
31.0x20.0x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.650.360.00
Price / Book
5.3x2.8x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.2x4.1x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.4%0.0%47.8%
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
1.05B42.65%116.88B
Other Institutional Investors
932.05M37.74%103.41B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
484.42M19.61%53.75B
Total
2.47B100.00%274.03B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.30%254,322,76327,766,959
BlackRock, Inc.8.86%218,834,50223,892,351

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FAQ

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

The Merck&Co stock price today is 112.16 USD.

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."

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

The Merck&Co dividend yield is 3.06%.

What Is the Merck&Co Market Cap?

As of today, Merck&Co market cap is 277.02B USD.

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

The Merck&Co EPS (TTM) is 3.58.

When Is the Next Merck&Co Earnings Date?

Merck&Co will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 2026.

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.

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 current trading status of Merck&Co (MRK)?

As of May 02, 2026, Merck&Co (MRK) is trading at a price of 112.16 USD, with a previous close of 109.18 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 111.88 USD to 114.54 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 73.31 USD to 125.14 USD.

What Is Merck&Co (MRK) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Merck&Co is 129.74 USD, with a high estimate of 150 USD and a low estimate of 100 USD. 19 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +15.67% Upside potential.

What Is the MRK Premarket Price?

MRK's last pre-market stock price is 112.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 75,210.00, and the stock has decreased by 3.32, or 3.04%.

What Is the MRK After Hours Price?

MRK's last after hours stock price is 112.39 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.23, or 0.21%.
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