Merck & Co (MRK)

101.02
+1.30 (1.30%)

Merck & Co is a global healthcare company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines

The company is dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative research and is known for its focus on areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, and immunology. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Merck actively engages in the discovery of new biologics and therapies, working to address some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. Through its commitment to scientific excellence and patient care, Merck plays a critical role in advancing public health and enhancing quality of life globally.

SummaryNewsPress ReleasesChartHistoricalFAQ
Previous Close99.72
Open100.13
Bid101.00
Ask101.12
Day's Range100.05 - 102.97
52 Week Range94.48 - 134.63
Volume10,433,005
Market Cap255.72B
PE Ratio (TTM)21.18
EPS (TTM)4.8
Dividend & Yield3.080 (3.05%)
1 Month Average Volume10,501,035

News & Press Releases

Is NYSE:MRK suited for dividend investing?chartmill.com
Uncovering Dividend Opportunities with MERCK & CO. INC. (NYSEMRK).
Via Chartmill · January 7, 2025
Bullish Outlook On Instil Bio's Investigational Cancer Drug: Jefferies Sees Over 300% Stock Upsidebenzinga.com
Jefferies upgrades Instil Bio to "Buy" with a $52 target, anticipating significant growth for PD-(L)1xVEGF class and SYN2510's potential in cancer treatments.
Via Benzinga · January 7, 2025
Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Merck & Cobenzinga.com
Via Benzinga · January 7, 2025
Merck Buys WuXi Vaccines' Irish Manufacturing Facility For Over $500 Millionbenzinga.com
MSD acquires WuXi Vaccines' Dundalk facility with a €500 million investment, creating 1,000 new jobs across Ireland and expanding its vaccine production capabilities.
Via Benzinga · January 7, 2025
Viking Therapeutics, Structure Therapeutics Positioned As Key Pharma Partners For Weight Loss Products: Analystbenzinga.com
JPMorgan highlights valuation resets for Viking and Structure Therapeutics, citing opportunities in T2D/obesity and competitive clinical data insights.
Via Benzinga · January 6, 2025
NYSE:MRK: good value for what you're paying.chartmill.com
Don't overlook MERCK & CO. INC. (NYSEMRK)—it's a hidden gem with strong fundamentals and an attractive price tag.
Via Chartmill · January 2, 2025
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Early in 2025fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 31, 2024
2 Reasons to Sell Merck Stock and 1 Reason to Buyfool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 26, 2024
Merck to Participate in the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Merck (NYSEMRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that Robert M. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, and Dr. Dean Y. Li, executive vice president and president, Merck Research Laboratories, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. PST / 7:30 p.m. EST.
By Merck & Co., Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 6, 2025
Why Viking Therapeutics Stock Plummeted by 24% in Decemberfool.com
Via The Motley Fool · January 4, 2025
Should You Buy the Dip on This High-Flying Stock?fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · January 3, 2025
Not A Year For The 2024 Dogs Of The Dowtalkmarkets.com
The Dogs of the Dow strategy is one that is focused solely on dividend yield.
Via Talk Markets · January 2, 2025
Dissecting Our Disciplinetalkmarkets.com
All portfolio managers practice a stock-picking discipline in which they make choices.
Via Talk Markets · January 2, 2025
UK Approves Merck's Hypertension Drug Acquired Via $11 Billion Acceleron Pharma Dealbenzinga.com
Merck's Winrevair (sotatercept) gains UK approval for PAH treatment. Key trial results highlight significant exercise capacity improvements.
Via Benzinga · January 2, 2025
Dogs Of The Dow: Top 10 High-Yield Stocks Offering Dividends Up To 6.8% In 2025benzinga.com
In the Dow Jones Industrial Average, 28 of the 30 components pay dividends. With changes to the components in 2024, dividend yield is smaller overall.
Via Benzinga · December 31, 2024
Will This Major Pharmaceutical Stock Announce a Stock Split in 2025?fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 30, 2024
3 Stocks That Could Be Monster Winners in 2025fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 29, 2024
Top 7 Blue-Chip Stocks With The Best Return Potential Going Into 2025benzinga.com
The year 2024 saw the U.S. stock market make new records, with major indices breaching key milestones. While many stocks witnessed a stellar rally this year, analysts still expect some blue-chip equities to rise further as they forecast a better return potential. Dow’s Performance In 2024
Via Benzinga · December 25, 2024
Are You Ready To Trade Biotech Stocks At The Cusp Of A Bear Market?talkmarkets.com
It’s not a bear market for biotech yet it just feels that way because recent trends are down and healthcare stocks are not a stabilizing force.
Via Talk Markets · December 23, 2024
Is Merck the Next Big Weight-Loss Stock?fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 22, 2024
Big Biopharma Trails Behind The Market: JP Morgan's 2025 Outlook on Eli Lilly, Merck, and Morebenzinga.com
JP Morgan highlights 2025 growth prospects for biopharma, animal health, and specialty pharma stocks. Key picks include Eli Lilly, Zoetis, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Via Benzinga · December 22, 2024
Down 18% in 1 Day, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock in Trouble Due to Merck?fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 21, 2024
Why Viking Therapeutics Tumbled by More Than 10% This Weekfool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 20, 2024
Want to Collect a Dividend Every Month? Invest in These 3 High-Yielding Income Stocksfool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 20, 2024
3 Stocks That Could Turn $1,000 into $5,000 by 2030fool.com
Via The Motley Fool · December 20, 2024