Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
148.35
-1.19 (-0.80%)
At close: Aug 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
148.19
-0.16 (-0.11%)
After-hours: Aug 28, 2026, 7:54 PM EDT
Merck & Co. Analyst Ratings
Ratings History
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank | Buy Maintains $155 | Buy | Maintains | $155 | +4.48% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Reiterates $145 → $170 | Buy | Reiterates | $145 → $170 | +14.59% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Wolfe Research | Buy Maintains $155 → $180 | Buy | Maintains | $155 → $180 | +21.33% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Reiterates $142 → $170 | Buy | Reiterates | $142 → $170 | +14.59% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Maintains $145 → $175 | Buy | Maintains | $145 → $175 | +17.96% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $141 → $166 | Buy | Reiterates | $141 → $166 | +11.90% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Hold Downgrades $142 → $150 | Hold | Downgrades | $142 → $150 | +1.11% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Upgrades $116 → $179 | Buy | Upgrades | $116 → $179 | +20.66% | Aug 19, 2026 |
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