Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
123.93
+0.11 (0.09%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
124.23
+0.30 (0.24%)
After-hours: Feb 24, 2026, 7:55 PM EST
Market Cap307.60B +38.1%
Revenue (ttm)65.01B +1.3%
Net Income18.25B +6.6%
EPS7.28 +8.0%
Shares Out 2.48B
PE Ratio17.02
Forward PE24.15
Dividend$3.40 (2.75%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 16, 2026
Volume8,459,909
Open123.41
Previous Close123.82
Day's Range122.63 - 124.84
52-Week Range73.31 - 124.84
Beta0.30
AnalystsBuy
Price Target122.36 (-1.27%)
Earnings DateFeb 3, 2026

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 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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $122.36, which is a decrease of -1.27% from the latest price.

Price Target
$122.36
(-1.27% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

20 hours 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...

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1 day 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...

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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...

1 day 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...

2 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.

5 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.

6 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.

6 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...

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8 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...

12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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12 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.

12 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...

13 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...

14 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...

15 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...

15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

From Bargain To Balancing Act: Merck's Next Test Begins (Rating Downgrade)

Merck & Co. is no longer a deep-value patent cliff trade but a fairly valued defensive compounder. Future returns now depend on execution and pipeline delivery, not multiple expansion. Keytruda erosio...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Merck: Pipeline Building Despite The Light FY26 Guide, Major Momentum

Merck delivered a strong Q4 double beat, with robust pipeline momentum and a healthy new launch cycle supporting a continued buy rating. MRK raised its price target to $130, reflecting normalized $10 ...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

CANCER BREAKTHROUGH: Moderna, Merck report cancer discovery

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel discusses positive cancer vaccine trial results and the impact GLP-1 drugs on 'Mornings with Maria.' #foxbiusiness #morningswithmaria

Other symbols: MRNA
20 days ago - Fox Business

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Pfizer, Merck report Q4 results: Citi's Geoff Meacham on key takeaways

Geoff Meacham, Citi Research head of U.S. pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the quarterly earnings results of Pfizer and Merck.

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21 days ago - CNBC Television