Merck & Company Inc (MRK)

Currency in USD
106.45
+1.19(+1.13%)
Closed·
106.21-0.24(-0.23%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
104.43106.62
52 wk Range
73.31107.59
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
105.26
Open
105.53
Day's Range
104.43-106.62
52 wk Range
73.31-107.59
Volume
9.99M
Average Volume (3m)
13.04M
1-Year Change
7.37%
Book Value / Share
20.76
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
110.04
Upside
+3.37%
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
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Merck & Company Inc Company Profile

Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. The company offers human health pharmaceutical for various areas under the Keytruda, Welireg, Gardasil, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, Vaxneuvance, RotaTeq, Pneumovax 23, Bridion, Dificid, Zerbaxa, Noxafil, Winrevair, Adempas, Verquvo, Lagevrio, Isentress/Isentress HD, Delstrigo, Pifeltro, Belsomra, Januvia, and Janumet brands. It 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 Plus, Sentinel Spectrum, Sentinel Flavor Tabs, Optimmune, Nobivac NXT, GilvetMab, Otomax, Mometamax, Mometamax Ultra, Posatex, Caninsulin/Vetsulin, Panacur, Regumate, Prestige, Scalibor/Exspot, Sure Petcare, and Home Again brands. The company 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, and Koselugo for multiple indications; 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. It has a collaboration agreement with Antengene Corporation Limited to evaluate the combination of ATG-022, a CLDN18.2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, and anti-PD-1 therapy, as well as KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in patients with advanced solid tumors. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Employees
74000

Merck & Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Keytruda's Dominance
Merck's flagship cancer drug Keytruda continues to drive strong sales growth, beating expectations and maintaining market leadership in oncology
Pipeline Potential
Explore Merck's promising developments in antibody-drug conjugates and KRAS inhibitors, poised to potentially offset future revenue challenges
Market Challenges
Delve into Merck's strategies to navigate Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration, fierce oncology competition, and regulatory uncertainties
Financial Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $84 to $145, reflecting varied perspectives on Merck's ability to maintain growth amid product transitions
Read full SWOT analysis

Merck & Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Merck Q3 2025 EPS of $2.58 exceeded forecasts by 9.79%, with revenue of $17.28 billion beating expectations despite a 2.24% pre-market stock decline.
  • KEYTRUDA sales increased 8% to $8.1 billion, driving overall performance, while GARDASIL sales decreased by 25% excluding China.
  • Full-year 2025 guidance projects revenue between $64.5-$65.0 billion (1-2% growth) and EPS between $8.93-$8.98.
  • CEO Rob Davis highlighted Merck's robust pipeline with approximately 80 Phase III trials and significant investments in new product launches.
  • Management identified key challenges including loss of exclusivity, generic competition, potential drug pricing regulations, and increasing operating expenses in 2026.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025, 11:28 PM
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MRK
Peers
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P/E Ratio
13.9x26.6x−0.6x
PEG Ratio
0.240.150.00
Price/Book
5.1x1.6x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.1x2.7x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.6%0.0%43.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
12 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 110.04
(+3.37% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Buy130.00+22.12%-UpgradeDec 18, 2025
Morgan Stanley
Hold102.00-4.18%100.00MaintainDec 12, 2025
Guggenheim
Buy122.00+14.61%104.00MaintainDec 05, 2025
Scotiabank
Buy120.00+12.73%105.00MaintainDec 04, 2025
Wells Fargo
Buy125.00+17.43%90.00UpgradeNov 24, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.56%
Dividend Yield
3.19%
Industry Median 2.49%
Annualized payout
3.40
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+6.10%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 30, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.58 / 2.35
Revenue / Forecast
17.28B / 16.98B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MRK Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The Merck&Co stock price today is 106.45

What Stock Exchange Does Merck&Co Trade On?

Merck&Co is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 3.19%.

What Is the Merck&Co Market Cap?

As of today, Merck&Co market cap is 264.21B.

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

The Merck&Co EPS (TTM) is 7.56.

When Is the Next Merck&Co Earnings Date?

Merck&Co will release its next earnings report on Feb 02, 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 Strong Buy.

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 Jan 04, 2026, Merck&Co (MRK) is trading at a price of 106.45, with a previous close of 105.26. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 104.43 to 106.62, while its 52-week range spans from 73.31 to 107.59.

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

The average 12-month price target for Merck&Co is USD110.03962, with a high estimate of USD139 and a low estimate of USD83. 17 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +3.37% Upside potential.

What Is the MRK Premarket Price?

MRK's last pre-market stock price is 105.50. The pre-market share volume is 126,980.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.24, or 0.23%.

What Is the MRK After Hours Price?

MRK's last after hours stock price is 106.21, the stock has decreased by -0.24, or -0.23%.
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