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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
MRK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$94.48 - $134.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.30M
Average Volume (3M)10.94M
Market Cap
$244.44B
Enterprise Value$312.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2025EPS Estimate
1.82Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 17, 2025Dividend Yield3.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.77
Shares Outstanding2,529,635,700
10 Day Avg. Volume11,810,718
30 Day Avg. Volume10,942,015
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.11
Alpha0.00154
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.83
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.50
P/FCF Ratio7.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$120.33Price Target Upside20.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
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Merck & Company News
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Drug EfficacyMerck's early termination of the Ph3 HYPERION study to provide all patients with Winrevair suggests the therapy demonstrated exceptional efficacy outcomes in the Ph3 ZENITH study, confirming the signal observed in the STELLAR trial.
Market OpportunityA cardiologist noted that the new indication (group 2 PH) for Winrevair is larger than the current PAH indication, suggesting a significant market opportunity.
Strategic LaunchesImpressive launches with clesrovimab (RSV) and Capvaxive (pneumococcal), as well as building revenue with Winrevair (PAH) through European launch and expansion in the US could provide significant support for the stock.
Bears Say
Gardasil SalesSluggish Gardasil trends in China add another risk, with limited visibility and recent headwinds affecting sales.
Patent ExpirationKeytruda's patent expiration in the U.S. in 2028 poses a significant challenge for Merck.
Price Target AdjustmentThe price target for MRK has been lowered from $136 to $119 due to increased risk for Keytruda revenue following loss-of-exclusivity and Medicare IRA price caps.
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Ownership Overview
0.04% Insiders
21.76% Mutual Funds
0.67% Other Institutional Investors
56.78% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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MRK FAQ
What was Merck & Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Merck & Company lowest stock price was $94.48 and its highest was $134.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Merck & Company’s market cap?
Merck & Company’s market cap is $244.44B.
When is Merck & Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Merck & Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2025 which is yesterday.
How were Merck & Company’s earnings last quarter?
Merck & Company released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2024. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.484 by $0.086.
Is Merck & Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Merck & Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Merck & Company pay dividends?
Merck & Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.81 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.16%. See more information on Merck & Company dividends here
What is Merck & Company’s EPS estimate?
Merck & Company’s EPS estimate is 1.82.
How many shares outstanding does Merck & Company have?
Merck & Company has 2,529,635,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Merck & Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Merck & Company reported an EPS of $1.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.484. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.394%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Merck & Company?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Merck & Company’s share is Fisher Asset Management LLC. It holds Merck & Company’s shares valued at 2B.
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Merck & Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$120.33 (20.58% Upside)
$120.33 (20.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MRK Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 32.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Merck & Company
Merck & Co., Inc. develops pharmaceutical and vaccine products. It also offers healthcare solutions and vaccines addressing animal health. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.
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MRK Company Deck
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MRK Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted several strong performance areas, such as revenue growth driven by KEYTRUDA and animal health, and a robust pipeline expansion. However, challenges in China and the decline in GARDASIL sales, particularly in China, were notable lowlights. Overall, the sentiment leans towards positive due to strong growth drivers and future potential.Read More>---
MRK Sales Breakdown
89.13% Pharmaceutical
9.36% Animal Health
1.51% Other
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MRK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$120.33
▲(20.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering MRK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
39/53 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+12.82%
reiterated a buy rating a year ago
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