Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
146.73
-0.21 (-0.14%)
At close: Nov 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
147.34
+0.61 (0.41%)
After-hours: Nov 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Merck & Co. Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 28 analysts polled by S&P Global, Merck & Co. stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $161.53. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 10.09% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $105 (-28.44%) and the highest is $186 (+26.76%).
Price Target: $161.53 (+10.09%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 | Nov '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hold | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DZ BANK AG | DZ BANK AG | Hold Downgrades $153 | Hold | Downgrades | $153 | +4.27% | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Leerink Partners | Leerink Partners | Buy Maintains $161 → $162 | Buy | Maintains | $161 → $162 | +10.41% | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Freedom Capital Markets | Freedom Capital Markets | Hold Maintains $125 → $140 | Hold | Maintains | $125 → $140 | -4.59% | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | Hold Maintains $145 → $155 | Hold | Maintains | $145 → $155 | +5.64% | Nov 2, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Reiterates $165 → $175 | Buy | Reiterates | $165 → $175 | +19.27% | Oct 30, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
67.24B
from 65.01B
Increased by 3.43%
Revenue Next Year
69.46B
from 67.24B
Increased by 3.30%
EPS This Year
2.78
from 8.98
Decreased by -69.04%
EPS Next Year
8.98
from 2.78
Increased by 223.06%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.