Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MRK
  • Rev/Share 25.7146
  • Book/Share 20.7566
  • PB 4.1794
  • Debt/Equity 0.798
  • CurrentRatio 1.6612
  • ROIC 0.2431

 

  • MktCap 218020510675.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.2238
  • PFCF 16.7078
  • PE 11.385
  • Debt/Assets 0.372
  • DivYield 0.0373
  • ROE 0.3895

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed MRK Citigroup -- Neutral -- $95 Oct. 13, 2025
Downgrade MRK Berenberg Buy Hold -- $90 Sept. 17, 2025
Downgrade MRK Citigroup Buy Neutral -- $84 May 14, 2025
Initiation MRK Cantor Fitzgerald -- Neutral -- $85 April 22, 2025
Downgrade MRK Deutsche Bank Buy Hold $128 $105 Feb. 18, 2025
Downgrade MRK TD Cowen Buy Hold $121 $100 Feb. 10, 2025
Downgrade MRK Truist Buy Hold -- $110 Jan. 8, 2025
Downgrade MRK BMO Capital Markets Outperform Market Perform $136 $105 Dec. 20, 2024
Resumed MRK BofA Securities -- Buy -- $121 Dec. 10, 2024
Upgrade MRK HSBC Securities Hold Buy -- $130 Dec. 4, 2024

News

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - MRK
MRK
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / WHY: New York, N.Y., March 18, 2025.

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Class Action Filed Against Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) - April 14, 2025 Deadline to Join – Contact Levi & Korsinsky
MRK
Published: March 18, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company") (NYSE: MRK) of a class action securities lawsuit.

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Class Action Filed Against Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Seeking Recovery for Investors - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
MRK
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=136879&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Shareholders of Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) of a Class Action Lawsuit and an Upcoming Deadline
MRK
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=136677&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Shareholders that lost money on Merck & Co., Inc.(MRK) Urged to Join Class Action – Contact The Gross Law Firm to Learn More
MRK
Published: March 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK).

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MRK
MRK
Published: March 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company") (NYSE: MRK). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.

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Levi & Korsinsky Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Shareholders
MRK
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=136640&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Class Action Filed Against Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) - April 14, 2025 Deadline to Join - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
MRK
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 14, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=136097&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Contact Levi & Korsinsky by April 14, 2025 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
MRK
Published: March 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company") (NYSE: MRK) of a class action securities lawsuit.

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Merck & Co., Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Pending: Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before April 14, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - MRK
MRK
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=135772&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Merck (MRK) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
MRK
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Merck & Co., Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before April 14, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - MRK
MRK
Published: March 12, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=135567&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Merck Announces Positive Data from Phase 3 Trials that Show the Investigational, Once-Daily, Oral, Two-Drug Regimen of Doravirine/Islatravir (DOR/ISL) Maintained HIV-1 Viral Suppression at Week 48
MRK
Published: March 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--Merck Announces Data from Phase 3 Trials that Show Once-Daily, Oral, Two-Drug Regimen of Doravirine/Islatravir Maintained HIV-1 Viral Suppression.

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Merck & Co., Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky for More Information - MRK
MRK
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=135313&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MRK
MRK
Published: March 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company") (NYSE: MRK). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.

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Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Merck Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of April 14, 2025 - MRK
MRK
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=135253&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Published: March 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

The “buy the dip” financial news teleprompter readers and the 35-year-old portfolio managers who have never seen a market crash are pounding the table that stocks are still going to the moon.

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Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Merck & Co., Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of April 14, 2025 – MRK
MRK
Published: March 10, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company") (NYSE: MRK) of a class action securities lawsuit.

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Shareholders of Merck & Co., Inc. Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before April 14, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - MRK
MRK
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=135018&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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MRK Purchasers Have Opportunity to Lead Merck & Co., Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
MRK
Published: March 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) between February 3, 2022 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed.

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April 14, 2025 Deadline: Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Join Class Action Suit Against MRK
MRK
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=134998&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Merck Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of April 14, 2025 - MRK
MRK
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 7, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=134671&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Merck & Co (MRK) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
MRK
Published: March 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa. , March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MRK
MRK
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 7, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company")(NYSE:MRK). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.

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Investors Who Lost Money on Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Pending Class Action - MRK
MRK
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=134450&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Merck (MRK) Up 3.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Merck (MRK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Class Action Filed Against Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Seeking Recovery for Investors - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
MRK
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=133977&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Contact Levi & Korsinsky by April 14, 2025 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Merck & Co., Inc.(MRK)
MRK
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2025 / If you suffered a loss on your Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/merck-co-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=133964&wire=1 or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MRK
MRK
Published: March 04, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) between February 3, 2022 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 14, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

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Shareholders that lost money on Merck & Co., Inc.(MRK) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - MRK
MRK
Published: March 04, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck" or the "Company") (NYSE: MRK) of a class action securities lawsuit.

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About Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

  • IPO Date 1978-01-13
  • Website https://www.merck.com
  • Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
  • CEO Robert M. Davis
  • Employees 73000

Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes, as well as vaccine products, such as preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. It serves drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, and government agencies; managed health care providers, such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions; and physicians and physician distributors, veterinarians, and animal producers. The company has collaborations with AstraZeneca PLC; Bayer AG; Eisai Co., Ltd.; Ridgeback Biotherapeutics; and Gilead Sciences, Inc. to jointly develop and commercialize long-acting treatments in HIV. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey.