Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
125.07
-0.92 (-0.73%)
At close: Jul 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
124.99
-0.08 (-0.06%)
After-hours: Jul 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Merck & Co. Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 29 analysts polled by S&P Global, Merck & Co. stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $132.07. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 5.60% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $100 (-20.04%) and the highest is $155 (+23.93%).
Price Target: $132.07 (+5.60%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Merck & Co. stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $112 → $113 | Hold | Maintains | $112 → $113 | -9.65% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Buy Maintains $142 | Buy | Maintains | $142 | +13.54% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $145 → $150 | Buy | Reiterates | $145 → $150 | +19.93% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| HSBC | HSBC | Buy Maintains $135 → $150 | Buy | Maintains | $135 → $150 | +19.93% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $141 | Buy | Reiterates | $141 | +12.74% | Jun 30, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
66.81B
from 65.01B
Increased by 2.76%
Revenue Next Year
70.13B
from 66.81B
Increased by 4.98%
EPS This Year
2.92
from 8.98
Decreased by -67.47%
EPS Next Year
9.62
from 2.92
Increased by 229.48%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 67.7B | ||
| Avg | 66.8B | ||
| Low | 66.1B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 4.1% | ||
| Avg | 2.8% | ||
| Low | 1.7% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.09 | ||
| Avg | 2.92 | ||
| Low | 2.61 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -43.3% | ||
| Avg | -67.5% | ||
| Low | -70.9% |