Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
89.50
+1.82 (2.08%)
At close: Feb 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
89.34
-0.16 (-0.18%)
After-hours: Feb 21, 2025, 7:53 PM EST
2.08%
Market Cap 226.40B
Revenue (ttm) 64.17B
Net Income (ttm) 17.12B
Shares Out 2.53B
EPS (ttm) 6.74
PE Ratio 13.29
Forward PE 9.95
Dividend $3.24 (3.62%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 17, 2025
Volume 15,638,443
Open 88.00
Previous Close 87.68
Day's Range 87.01 - 89.52
52-Week Range 81.04 - 134.63
Beta 0.40
Analysts Buy
Price Target 120.31 (+34.43%)
Earnings Date Feb 4, 2025

About MRK

Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes under the Keytruda, Bridion, Adempas, Lagevrio, Belsomra, Simponi, and Januvia brands, as well as vaccine products consisting of preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines under the Gardasil/Gardasil 9, ProQuad, M−M−R II, Variv... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 2000
Employees 72,000
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 Forecast

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $120.31, which is an increase of 34.43% from the latest price.

Price Target
$120.31
(34.43% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Securities Fraud Investigation Into Merck & Co (MRK) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Merck & Co (“Merck” or th...

1 day ago - Business Wire

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Merck & Co (MRK) Investors Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Merck & Co (“Merck” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MRK) investors concerning the Company's possible vio...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Securities Fraud Investigation Into Merck & Co (MRK) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Merck & Co (“Merck” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MRK) on behalf of investors concerning the Company's possible ...

2 days ago - Business Wire

10 Ideal 'Safer' January Dividend Buys, Out Of 40 Choices From Readers

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SHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Merck & Co.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Merck To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suff...

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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3 days ago - CNBC Television

Exclusive: Merck vaccine case linked to HHS Secretary Kennedy delayed, company says

Merck and a woman suing the drugmaker agreed to halt a trial over alleged injuries from the drugmaker's human papillomavirus vaccine in a case with ties to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

3 days ago - Reuters

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RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--WELIREG Receives First European Commission Approval for Two Indications.

4 days ago - Business Wire

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey...

8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Rosen Law Firm Urges Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) Stockholders with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) b...

8 days ago - Business Wire

US pharma giant Merck backs healthcare marketplace HD in Southeast Asia

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9 days ago - TechCrunch

Merck Employees Federal Credit Union Partners with Carefull to Combat Rising Elder Fraud and Scam Threats

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With Carefull, MEFCU equips members with cutting-edge financial security tools amid rising fraud threats.

10 days ago - Business Wire

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Merck Announces Phase 3 waveLINE-010 Trial Initiation Evaluating Zilovertamab Vedotin, an Investigational Antibody-Drug Conjugate, for the Treatment of Patients With Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the initiation of waveLINE-010, a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial e...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Merck: Don't Fight The Tape, How Low Can It Go?

Despite Merck & Co., Inc.'s strong fundamentals and promising pipeline, current negative sentiment suggests avoiding the stock until it stabilizes and shows signs of recovery. Merck's stock is underva...

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Should You Pick MRK Stock At $90?

Merck (NYSE: MRK) recently released its Q4 results, with revenues and earnings exceeding the street estimates. The company reported revenue of $15.6 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.72 per share, c...

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Guggenheim Securities' Vamil Divan breaks down Merck's stock drop

Vamil Divan, Guggenheim Securities biopharmaceutical analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Merck's troubles in China.

17 days ago - CNBC Television

Merck: Ideal Case Of Why I Love Option Collars (Upgrade To Buy)

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17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Big Pharma, Bigger Bargain: Why Merck Stock Is Too Cheap To Ignore (Upgrade)

Healthcare costs are rising, with PwC projecting the highest commercial healthcare spending growth in 13 years, impacting consumers and insurance companies negatively. Healthcare stocks, including Mer...

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Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call February 4, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Peter Dannenbaum - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Rob Davis - Chairman and Chi...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

PYPL & MRK Sell Off Despite Strong Earnings, EL to Cut 7,000 Jobs

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