Merck & Co., Inc. (ETR:6MK)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
101.60
-2.80 (-2.68%)
Feb 26, 2026, 5:35 PM CET
Market Cap250.06B +18.2%
Revenue (ttm)55.37B +1.3%
Net Income15.55B +6.6%
EPS6.20 +8.0%
Shares Outn/a
PE Ratio16.08
Forward PE23.14
Dividend2.86 (2.82%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 15, 2025
Volume621
Average Volume3,294
Open103.60
Previous Close104.40
Day's Range101.00 - 103.60
52-Week Range65.50 - 106.00
Beta0.30
RSI55.80
Earnings DateFeb 3, 2026

About Merck & Co.

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 produ... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1891
Employees 75,000
Stock Exchange Deutsche Börse Xetra
Ticker Symbol 6MK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Merck & Co.'s revenue was $65.01 billion, an increase of 1.31% compared to the previous year's $64.17 billion. Earnings were $18.25 billion, an increase of 6.64%.

Financial numbers in USD Financial Statements

News

Synthekine Announces Clinical Trial Collaboration with Merck to Evaluate STK-012 In Combination with Keytruda® (Pembrolizumab) and Chemotherapy in Ongoing Randomized Phase 2 Trial in First-Line, PD-L1 Negative Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synthekine Inc., an engineered cytokine therapeutics company, today announced that it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Mer...

11 hours ago - Business Wire

Health Care Q4 Dividend Roundup: Merck Offers Thicker Dividend Cushion Than AbbVie

Merck & Co. (MRK) is upgraded to buy, driven by improving dividend cushion ratio (DCR) and robust FQ4 2025 earnings recovery. MRK's dividend safety strengthens, with a projected DCR of 2.57x for 2026,...

12 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

FDA Approves NUMELVI™ (atinvicitinib tablets) for Dogs from Merck Animal Health – The First and Only Second-Generation Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor for the Control of Pruritus Associated with Allergic Dermatitis

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today t...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Merck's New HIV Drug Shows Promise. Its Chief Medical Officer Explains Why Wall Street Should Care.

Merck's two-drug HIV regimen matched Gilead's blockbuster Biktarvy in Phase 3 trials and is under FDA review as the company prepares for Keytruda's patent cliff.

1 day ago - Barrons

Merck Announces Late-Breaking Data from Three Phase 3 Trials Evaluating Doravirine/Islatravir (DOR/ISL), an Investigational, Once-Daily, Two-Drug Regimen for the Treatment of Adults Living with HIV-1 at CROI 2026

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Merck Announces Late-Breaking Data from Three Phase 3 Trials Evaluating Doravirine/Islatravir (DOR/ISL), a Once-Daily, Two-Drug Regimen at CROI 2026.

1 day ago - Business Wire

Merck to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference.

2 days ago - Business Wire

US FDA Commissioner Makary says FDA supports mRNA vaccines but US taxpayers should not bear the cost

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary on Monday defended his agency's position and record on mRNA vaccines, days after it changed course and agreed to review a Moderna flu vaccin...

3 days ago - Reuters

Merck creates separate oncology arm ahead of Keytruda patent loss

Merck said on Monday that it will split its human-health operations into two separate divisions, a move designed to sharpen focus across its portfolio and ensure smoother launches of new medicines. Th...

3 days ago - Invezz

Merck Creates Separate Cancer Business. The Stock Is Rising Ahead of Patent Cliff.

The drug maker is splitting up its Human Health business before patent protection on its blockbuster treatment Keytruda expires in two years.

3 days ago - Barrons

Merck Evolves Human Health Operating Structure to Support Portfolio Execution

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck Evolves Human Health Operating Structure to Support Portfolio Execution.

3 days ago - Business Wire

Merck to create separate cancer business to offset Keytruda patent loss, WSJ reports

Drugmaker Merck is separating its human-health business into two divisions to offset pressures related to the patent loss of its top-selling drug Keytruda, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

3 days ago - Reuters

Merck is establishing a separate cancer unit. The reorganization of its pharmaceutical business is aimed at bolstering product launches ahead of a key patent loss.

The drugmaker is splitting its pharmaceuticals unit to bolster product launches before a crucial patent loss.

3 days ago - WSJ

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Review

During the fourth quarter, the Harbor Large Cap Value Fund returned 1.26%, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, which returned 3.81%, and underperforming the 2.66% return of t...

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Merck: Why Investors Should Remain Bullish Despite Patent Risks

Merck started 2026 on a high note. On February 13, its stock reached a 52-week high of $123.3. One of the key reasons Merck is once again becoming a Wall Street favorite is the 6.8% year-over-year inc...

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Merck Announces Positive New Data for ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab) for Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age at Increased Risk for Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease Over Two RSV Seasons

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Merck Announces Positive New Data for ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab) for Infants and Children Under 2 at Increased Risk for Severe RSV Over Two RSV Seasons.

7 days ago - Business Wire

Merck Inks AI Drug Discovery Deal With Mayo Clinic To Revolutionize Drug Discovery

Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics in drug discovery.

8 days ago - Benzinga

Merck and Mayo Clinic Announce New Research and Development Collaboration to Support AI-Enabled Drug Discovery and Precision Medicine

RAHWAY, N.J., & ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck and Mayo Clinic today announced a R&D agreement to apply artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics and data to support drug discovery.

8 days ago - Business Wire

Impax U.S. Sustainable Economy Fund Q4 2025 Contributors And Detractors

Eli Lilly is included due to its strategic positioning with respect to sustainability opportunities, specifically in HealthCare Access and Innovation. Advanced Micro Devices is owned for its exception...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Merck: Keytruda Remains Resilient Despite LOE Risks - Buy Upon Correction

New KEYTRUDA indications are expected to preserve Merck's top line, significantly aided by the high single-digit Animal Health/Livestock and the triple-digit Winrevair revenue growth in FY2025. KEYTRU...

14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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The S&P 500 sectors that top investment newsletters currently like most are strongest at market peaks.

14 days ago - Market Watch

Merck Advances Treatment of Bladder and Kidney Cancers with New Data at 2026 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Merck Advances Treatment of Bladder and Kidney Cancers with New Data at 2026 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium.

14 days ago - Business Wire

KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) and KEYTRUDA QLEX™ (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph), Plus Paclitaxel ± Bevacizumab, Approved for Certain Adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma as Second or Third Line Treatment

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) a...

15 days ago - Business Wire

Calla Lily Clinical Care and Merck Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Intravaginal Drug Delivery Platform

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calla Lily Clinical Care, a women's health-focused medical technology company, and Merck, a leading science and technology company, have entered a strategic collaboration to s...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Merck: The Spike Doesn't Make It Overvalued

Merck has surged more than 50% in six months, underpinned by a robust asset portfolio and strong shareholder return strategy. Keytruda, MRK's top-selling drug, faces a 2028 patent cliff, but ongoing i...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Merck: A Buy For 2026, But The Clock Is Still Ticking

Merck is rated Buy after extending Keytruda's patent protection to late-2029, delaying the anticipated patent cliff, and unlocking significant near-term value. The extended exclusivity creates a one-t...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha