Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
| Market Cap | 349.89B +60.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 66.57B +4.6% |
| Net Income | 3.17B -80.7% |
| EPS | 1.27 -80.4% |
| Shares Out | 2.47B |
| PE Ratio | 111.42 |
| Forward PE | 17.05 |
| Dividend | $3.40 (2.40%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 9,058,028 |
| Open | 140.22 |
| Previous Close | 140.61 |
| Day's Range | 139.83 - 142.69 |
| 52-Week Range | 82.01 - 156.92 |
| Beta | 0.22 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 159.76 (+12.65%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 29, 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 27 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $159.76, which is an increase of 12.65% from the latest price.
News
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Merck & Co. Transcript: Investor update
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RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Sac-TMT Reduced the Risk of Death by 32% and the Risk of Disease Progression or Death by 41% Compared to Chemotherapy in TroFuse-005 Trial.
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Merck price target raised to $180 from $150 at Barclays
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Merck and Moderna Will Present Results From Landmark Phase 3 INTerpath-001 Trial for Intismeran Autogene Plus KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) at ESMO 2026 Presidential Symposium
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European Commission Approves KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Plus Padcev® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) as Perioperative Treatment for Adults With Resectable Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)
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