Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
| Market Cap | 210.09B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 63.62B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 16.41B |
| Shares Out | 2.50B |
| EPS (ttm) | 6.49 |
| PE Ratio | 12.97 |
| Forward PE | 9.34 |
| Dividend | $3.24 (3.85%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Volume | 9,168,705 |
| Open | 84.19 |
| Previous Close | 84.70 |
| Day's Range | 83.61 - 84.69 |
| 52-Week Range | 73.31 - 111.58 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 105.14 (+25.0%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst 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 25.00% from the latest price.
News
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