Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
86.40
-1.21 (-1.38%)
At close: Oct 8, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
86.65
+0.25 (0.29%)
After-hours: Oct 8, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
-1.38%
Market Cap215.81B
Revenue (ttm)63.62B
Net Income (ttm)16.41B
Shares Out 2.50B
EPS (ttm)6.49
PE Ratio13.32
Forward PE9.44
Dividend$3.24 (3.75%)
Ex-Dividend DateSep 15, 2025
Volume9,695,658
Open87.93
Previous Close87.61
Day's Range86.20 - 87.93
52-Week Range73.31 - 111.58
Beta0.37
AnalystsBuy
Price Target103.54 (+19.84%)
Earnings DateOct 30, 2025

About MRK

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, B... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 2000
Employees 75,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MRK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Merck & Co.'s revenue was $64.17 billion, an increase of 6.74% compared to the previous year's $60.12 billion. Earnings were $17.12 billion, an increase of 4589.59%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $103.54, which is an increase of 19.84% from the latest price.

Price Target
$103.54
(19.84% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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