Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
| Market Cap | 366.00B +74.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 66.57B +4.6% |
| Net Income | 3.17B -80.7% |
| EPS | 1.27 -80.4% |
| Shares Out | 2.47B |
| PE Ratio | 116.55 |
| Forward PE | 17.22 |
| Dividend | $3.40 (2.29%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 8,067,552 |
| Open | 146.72 |
| Previous Close | 149.54 |
| Day's Range | 145.75 - 149.01 |
| 52-Week Range | 77.58 - 156.92 |
| Beta | 0.21 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 148.73 (+0.26%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
About MRK
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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 28 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $148.73, which is an increase of 0.26% from the latest price.
News
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Merck, Moderna Stocks Soar After Melanoma Trial Success
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VIEW Moderna-Merck melanoma vaccine data boosts outlook, but analysts await full results
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Merck, Moderna Melanoma Vaccine Study Succeeds
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Merck, Moderna say melanoma skin cancer vaccine meets goals in large trial
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Personalized cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in first late-stage melanoma trial
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An experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine succeeded in preventing melanoma from coming back or spreading in a large study, partners Merck and Moderna said.
Result in high-risk patients validates decades of research into mRNA-based therapeutic cancer vaccines.
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Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Merck Collaborate to Expand Access to Oncology Clinical Trials
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RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a su...
Merck & Co. Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 revenue rose 5% to $16.6B, led by oncology, animal health, and new launches. Guidance for 2026 was raised, with EPS expected at $2.66–$2.76, including a $2.31/share one-time charge. Major regulatory approvals and pipeline advances de-risk future growth.