Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
85.50
-0.49 (-0.57%)
Oct 13, 2025, 2:51 PM EDT - Market open
-0.57%
Market Cap213.56B
Revenue (ttm)63.62B
Net Income (ttm)16.41B
Shares Out 2.50B
EPS (ttm)6.49
PE Ratio13.19
Forward PE9.37
Dividend$3.24 (3.79%)
Ex-Dividend DateSep 15, 2025
Volume3,915,076
Open85.66
Previous Close85.99
Day's Range85.37 - 86.46
52-Week Range73.31 - 111.58
Beta0.37
AnalystsBuy
Price Target105.14 (+22.97%)
Earnings DateOct 30, 2025

About MRK

Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. The company offers human health pharmaceutical for various areas under the Keytruda, Welireg, Gardasil, ProQuad, M−M−R II, Varivax, Vaxneuvance, RotaTeq, Pneumovax 23, Bridion, Dificid, Zerbaxa, Noxafil, Winrevair, Adempas, Verquvo, Lagevrio, Isentress/Isentress HD, Delstrigo, Pifeltro, Belsomra, Januvia, and Janumet brands. It also provides veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services, such as livestock products under the Nuflor, Bovilis/Vista, B... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 2000
Employees 75,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MRK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Merck & Co.'s revenue was $64.17 billion, an increase of 6.74% compared to the previous year's $60.12 billion. Earnings were $17.12 billion, an increase of 4589.59%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 15 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $105.14, which is an increase of 22.97% from the latest price.

Price Target
$105.14
(22.97% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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