Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
117.35
-3.40 (-2.82%)
May 15, 2026, 5:36 PM CET
Market Cap51.02B -6.7%
Revenue (ttm)20.96B -1.7%
Net Income2.53B -10.2%
EPS5.83 -10.0%
Shares Out434.78M
PE Ratio20.14
Forward PE14.62
Dividend2.20 (1.82%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 27, 2026
Volume334,857
Average Volume370,347
Open120.55
Previous Close120.75
Day's Range116.55 - 120.80
52-Week Range100.70 - 131.75
Beta0.78
RSI56.37
Earnings DateMay 13, 2026

About Merck KGaA

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector. This segment also provides drug manufacturers with process development expertise and technologies, such as continuous bioprocessing; testing kits and services; reagents and services; testing solutions that analyze air, water, and soil; and test... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1668
Employees 59,077
Stock Exchange Deutsche Börse Xetra
Ticker Symbol MRK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Merck KGaA's revenue was 21.10 billion, a decrease of -0.26% compared to the previous year's 21.16 billion. Earnings were 2.61 billion, a decrease of -6.09%.

Financial Statements

News

Merck Foundation Mark World Hypertension Day 2026 by Providing Close to 1000 Scholarships for Future Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Diabetes, and Endocrinology Experts From 52 Countries

Business Wire IndiaMerck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2026’ together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, and their partners Ministries of He...

10 hours ago - Business Upturn

Merck KGaA (MKGAF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Start with Life Science and ...

Merck KGaA (MKGAF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Start with Life Science and Electronics Leading Growth

3 days ago - GuruFocus

Merck KGaA (MKGAF) Reports Strong Q1 Earnings with Record Harvest Volumes

Merck KGaA (MKGAF) Reports Strong Q1 Earnings with Record Harvest Volumes

4 days ago - GuruFocus

Merck KGaA Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Solid organic growth in Life Science and Electronics offset Healthcare declines, with upgraded 2026 guidance reflecting strong Process Solutions and robust cash flow. One-off gains and disciplined cost management supported margins despite FX headwinds.

4 days ago - Transcripts

Merck KGaA Lifts FY26 Outlook, Backs Positive Mid-term View, Despite Weak Q1; Stock Gains

(RTTNews) - Shares of Merck KGaA were gaining around 8 percent in German trading after the science and technology major on Wednesday lifted its fiscal 2026 guidance and maintained mid-term view, despi...

4 days ago - Nasdaq

Merck KGaA Raises 2026 Profit Guidance Amid Strong Demand

Merck KGaA Raises 2026 Profit Guidance Amid Strong Demand

4 days ago - GuruFocus

Germany's Merck KGaA Raises Guidance

The outlook lift comes on expectations of stronger momentum in the group's life-sciences unit, resilience in healthcare, as well as its first-quarter performance and market conditions.

4 days ago - WSJ

Merck KGaA Profit Drops In Q1

BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - Merck KGaA (MKKGY) revealed earnings for first quarter that Dropped, from the same period last yearThe company's bottom line totaled EUR659 million, or EUR1.52 per share. This...

4 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

Merck KGaA lifts earnings outlook on stronger Life Science momentum

Germany's Merck KGaA on Wednesday ​raised its 2026 adjusted ‌operating profit guidance range, citing stronger momentum at ​its Life Science ​division and delayed competition ⁠for its Mavenclad multipl...

4 days ago - Reuters

Reportable, Inc.: MilliporeSigma Builds On its Legacy As a Biotechnology Leader in Temecula

Temecula, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Since first establishing operations in Temecula in 1989, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, ...

11 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

MilliporeSigma Builds On its Legacy As a Biotechnology Leader in Temecula

Temecula, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - Since first establishing operations in Temecula in 1989, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germ...

11 days ago - Wallstreet:Online

MilliporeSigma Receives 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Spotlight Award

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2026 / The 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards have recognized MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germa...

12 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

Merck Foundation in Partnership With African First Ladies Announces the Winners of Their "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes and Hypertension" Fashion, Film and Song Awards 2025

Business Wire IndiaMerck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the Africa’s First Ladies, also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation more Than a Mother” announced...

12 days ago - Business Upturn

EQS-PVR: Merck KGaA: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

EQS Voting Rights Announcement: Merck KGaA Merck KGaA: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 04....

13 days ago - Finanz Nachrichten

Merck KgaA's New CEO Kai Beckmann Takes Charge As Belén Garijo Becomes Sanofi CEO

(RTTNews) - German science and technology major Merck KGaA's (MKGAY, MRK.DE) new Chief Executive Officer Kai Beckmann took charge on Friday, succeeding Belén Garijo, who joined French rival Sanofi SA ...

16 days ago - Nasdaq

Merck Foundation With Kenya First Lady Celebrating Legacy to Transform Patient Care Landscape Nationwide in Kenya via More Than 328 Scholarships

Business Wire IndiaMerck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, launched their Educating Linda Program to support girl education at Kenya State House, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. R...

17 days ago - Business Upturn

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Announces First Dose in Phase 3 Study with Enpatoran for Lupus Patients with Active Skin Manifestations

DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading global science and technology company, today announced the first patient was dosed in the Phase 3 program, ELOWEN-1 (NCT0...

17 days ago - Business Wire

Merck KGaA Transcript: AGM 2026

AGM 2026 highlighted strong financial growth, strategic investments in bioprocessing, rare diseases, and AI, and a leadership transition from Garijo to Beckmann. A stable EUR 2.2 dividend per share was proposed, with continued focus on resilience and innovation.

23 days ago - Transcripts

At Kenya State House, Merck Foundation in Partnership With Kenya First Lady and Ministry of Gender Launch Their "Educating Linda" Program to Support Girl Education

Business Wire IndiaMerck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in partnership with The First Lady of Kenya & Ambassador of…

27 days ago - Business Upturn

TrumpRx lists many medicines at prices higher than paid in UK

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to make prescription drugs cheaper for Americans than anywhere in the world, but his TrumpRx.gov website is not delivering across the board lower prices than those ...

2 months ago - Reuters

Merck KGaA Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Solid organic growth in Life Science and Healthcare offset macro and FX headwinds, with Electronics rebounding on AI-driven demand. 2026 guidance anticipates stable margins, mid-single-digit Life Science growth, and continued strength in Semiconductor Materials.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Merck KGaA Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

2025 results met guidance despite FX and geopolitical headwinds, with stable sales and EBITDA growth. Life Science and Healthcare showed organic growth, while Electronics benefited from AI-driven demand. 2026 guidance reflects ongoing FX risks and MAVENCLAD U.S. exclusivity loss.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Germany's Merck KGaA Expects Currency Headwinds to Weigh on Earnings

The company anticipates currency headwinds would continue to weigh on its earnings this year, as the life-sciences and chemical company prepares for a leadership change.

2 months ago - WSJ

Merck KGaA sees earnings decline of up to 4%

Germany's Merck ‌KGaA said ​on ​Thursday it ⁠expects ​2026 ​adjusted operating profit ​to ​slip by ‌up ⁠to 4%, excluding ​currency ​effects.

2 months ago - Reuters

Merck KGaA Transcript: 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Positioned for growth in innovation-driven markets, the group focuses on Process Solutions, rare diseases, and Semiconductor Solutions, supported by disciplined M&A and a customer-centric reorganization. Midterm guidance targets mid-single digit organic growth, with margin expansion and robust pipeline development, especially in rare diseases.

4 months ago - Transcripts