Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
150.28
+3.95 (2.70%)
Oct 30, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT - Market open
Merck & Co. Analyst Ratings
Ratings History
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Reiterates $165 → $175 | Buy | Reiterates | $165 → $175 | +16.45% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $177 → $174 | Buy | Reiterates | $177 → $174 | +15.78% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Reiterates $170 | Buy | Reiterates | $170 | +13.12% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $163 → $165 | Buy | Reiterates | $163 → $165 | +9.80% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank | Buy Reiterates $180 | Buy | Reiterates | $180 | +19.78% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $180 | Buy | Maintains | $180 | +19.78% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Guggenheim | Guggenheim | Buy Reiterates $170 → $171 | Buy | Reiterates | $170 → $171 | +13.79% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | Hold Maintains $145 | Hold | Maintains | $145 | -3.51% | Oct 27, 2026 |
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