Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
135.09
-0.88 (-0.65%)
Aug 18, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT - Market open
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 $136.85. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 1.30% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $105 (-22.27%) and the highest is $155 (+14.74%).
Price Target: $136.85 (+1.30%)
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 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $150 | Buy | Reiterates | $150 | +11.04% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Reiterates $150 | Buy | Reiterates | $150 | +11.04% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Reiterates $130 → $145 | Buy | Reiterates | $130 → $145 | +7.34% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $140 → $150 | Buy | Maintains | $140 → $150 | +11.04% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Berenberg Bank | Berenberg Bank | Hold Maintains $127 | Hold | Maintains | $127 | -5.99% | Aug 6, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
67.14B
from 65.01B
Increased by 3.27%
Revenue Next Year
70.34B
from 67.14B
Increased by 4.77%
EPS This Year
2.75
from 8.98
Decreased by -69.39%
EPS Next Year
9.56
from 2.75
Increased by 247.81%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.