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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
$63.24
-0.5%
$63.53
$56.05
$100.77
$11.53B1.253.13 million shs1.21 million shs
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
$6.39
-1.4%
$7.05
$5.30
$12.15
N/A0.561.31 million shs962,866 shs
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$76.71
-0.6%
$75.95
$64.02
$87.88
$18.12B11.50 million shs963,154 shs
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$127.01
+0.1%
$126.26
$99.14
$133.10
$321.39B0.386.83 million shs7.11 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-0.46%+0.03%-0.82%-1.59%-0.49%
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
-1.39%-2.89%+0.47%-16.25%-11.37%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
-0.62%+2.39%+1.40%+3.47%-9.66%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
+0.06%+1.32%+1.35%+5.68%+8.99%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
4.409 of 5 stars
3.44.00.04.72.42.50.6
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
3.5688 of 5 stars
2.85.00.80.01.30.03.8
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
4.7604 of 5 stars
3.24.00.04.22.72.52.5
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
4.8326 of 5 stars
2.35.03.34.13.32.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
2.86
Moderate Buy$97.4454.08% Upside
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
1.67
Reduce$10.5064.32% Upside
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
2.44
Hold$87.0013.41% Upside
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.58
Moderate Buy$131.253.34% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HOLX, EXAS, GRFS, and MRK Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
4/10/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$90.00
4/8/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Berenberg Bank
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $143.00
4/5/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
4/4/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$76.00 ➝ $78.00
4/3/2024
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
Citigroup
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$100.00
4/3/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Citigroup
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $95.00
3/28/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$139.00 ➝ $142.00
3/27/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
3/27/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$130.00 ➝ $135.00
3/12/2024
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
$2.50B4.59$0.02 per share3,730.32$17.39 per share3.64
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
$7.13BN/A$0.78 per share8.21$12.61 per shareN/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$4.03B4.47$5.30 per share14.46$20.48 per share3.75
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$60.12B5.35$3.05 per share41.71$14.85 per share8.55

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$204.15M-$1.14N/A3,162.00N/A-8.17%-6.60%-3.20%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
$131.34MN/A0.004.700.251.84%1.73%0.66%N/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$456M$2.1136.3617.552.6112.98%18.91%10.47%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$365M$0.14907.2112.841.650.61%9.33%3.61%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest HOLX, EXAS, GRFS, and MRK Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024N/A
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$0.50N/A+$0.50N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$0.98N/A-$0.98N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$2.12$2.07-$0.05N/A$15.21 billion$15.78 billion  
2/21/2024Q4 2023
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$0.53-$0.27+$0.26-$0.27$638.83 million$646.89 million    
2/1/2024Q1 24
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$0.95$0.98+$0.03$0.93$989.32 million$1.01 billion      
2/1/2024Q4 2023
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
-$0.09$0.03+$0.12$0.54$14.49 billion$14.63 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$3.082.43%+6.08%2,200.00%13 Years

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
0.74
2.32
2.07
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
1.24
2.83
1.32
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
0.55
3.89
3.18
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
0.89
1.25
1.00

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
88.82%
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
N/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
94.73%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
76.07%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
1.30%
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
0.19%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
1.75%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
0.09%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
6,600181.53 million179.17 millionOptionable
Grifols, S.A. stock logo
GRFS
Grifols
26,314N/AN/AOptionable
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
6,990234.73 million230.62 millionOptionable
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
72,0002.53 billion2.53 billionOptionable

HOLX, EXAS, GRFS, and MRK Headlines

SourceHeadline
Merck’s first-quarter results beat expectations amid healthy vaccine-sales growthMerck’s first-quarter results beat expectations amid healthy vaccine-sales growth
marketwatch.com - April 25 at 7:55 AM
Merck Lifts FY24 Outlook After Higher Q1 Earnings, Above Market; Stock Up In Pre-marketMerck Lifts FY24 Outlook After Higher Q1 Earnings, Above Market; Stock Up In Pre-market
markets.businessinsider.com - April 25 at 7:55 AM
Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of cancer drug KeytrudaMerck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of cancer drug Keytruda
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 7:55 AM
UPDATE 1-Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of cancer drug KeytrudaUPDATE 1-Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of cancer drug Keytruda
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 7:55 AM
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Releases FY 2024 Earnings GuidanceMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Releases FY 2024 Earnings Guidance
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 7:24 AM
Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong cancer, HPV drugs salesMerck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong cancer, HPV drugs sales
reuters.com - April 25 at 6:33 AM
Merck beats earnings expectations, raises outlook on strong Keytruda and vaccine salesMerck beats earnings expectations, raises outlook on strong Keytruda and vaccine sales
cnbc.com - April 25 at 6:32 AM
Merck Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMerck Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
businesswire.com - April 25 at 6:30 AM
Poplar Forest Capital LLC Sells 98,453 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Poplar Forest Capital LLC Sells 98,453 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 11:57 PM
Will Healthcare ETFs Lose Momentum as Q1 Earnings Unfold?Will Healthcare ETFs Lose Momentum as Q1 Earnings Unfold?
zacks.com - April 24 at 1:06 PM
Merck Q1 Earnings Preview: Strong quarter expectations on the back of core products growthMerck Q1 Earnings Preview: Strong quarter expectations on the back of core products' growth
msn.com - April 24 at 12:11 PM
4 Large Drug Stocks to Hold on to Amid Industry Challenges4 Large Drug Stocks to Hold on to Amid Industry Challenges
zacks.com - April 24 at 11:11 AM
Whats in Store for These 5 Pharma Bigwigs in Q1 Earnings?What's in Store for These 5 Pharma Bigwigs in Q1 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 24 at 10:21 AM
Brokers Offer Predictions for Merck & Co., Inc.s Q4 2025 Earnings (NYSE:MRK)Brokers Offer Predictions for Merck & Co., Inc.'s Q4 2025 Earnings (NYSE:MRK)
americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 2:56 AM
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp Purchases 6,269 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Alaska Permanent Fund Corp Purchases 6,269 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 12:51 AM
Investor Alert: Prepare for the Market Crash With These 3 StocksInvestor Alert: Prepare for the Market Crash With These 3 Stocks
investorplace.com - April 23 at 5:11 PM
3 Underappreciated Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Before They Surge3 Underappreciated Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Before They Surge
investorplace.com - April 23 at 3:00 PM
Here’s Why Merck & Co. (MRK) Outperformed in Q1Here’s Why Merck & Co. (MRK) Outperformed in Q1
finance.yahoo.com - April 23 at 11:09 AM
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Expected to Earn Q4 2025 Earnings of $2.39 Per ShareMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Expected to Earn Q4 2025 Earnings of $2.39 Per Share
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 6:31 AM
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Has $51.80 Million Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Has $51.80 Million Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 9:59 PM
How Should You Play Merck (MRK) Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings?How Should You Play Merck (MRK) Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 22 at 3:40 PM
Exploring Analyst Estimates for Merck (MRK) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPSExploring Analyst Estimates for Merck (MRK) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
zacks.com - April 22 at 10:22 AM
Q3 2024 Earnings Forecast for Merck & Co., Inc. Issued By Leerink Partnrs (NYSE:MRK)Q3 2024 Earnings Forecast for Merck & Co., Inc. Issued By Leerink Partnrs (NYSE:MRK)
americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 1:52 AM
Foundry Partners LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Foundry Partners LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 10:35 PM

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Company Descriptions

Exact Sciences logo

Exact Sciences

NASDAQ:EXAS
Exact Sciences Corporation provides cancer screening and diagnostic test products in the United States and internationally. The company offers Cologuard, a non-invasive stool-based DNA screening test to detect DNA and hemoglobin biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer and pre-cancer. It also provides Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test; Oncotype DX Breast DCIS Score Test; Oncotype DX Colon Recurrence Score Test; OncoExTra Test for tumor profiling for patients with advanced, metastatic, refractory, relapsed, or recurrent cancer; and Covid-19 testing services. The company's pipeline products focus on enhancing the Cologuard test's performance characteristics and developing blood and other fluid-based tests. It has license agreements with MAYO Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and Johns Hopkins University. Exact Sciences Corporation was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Grifols logo

Grifols

NASDAQ:GRFS
Grifols, S.A. operates as a plasma therapeutic company in Spain, the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides immunoglobulin to treat immunodeficiencies; albumin used to restore circulatory volume and protein loss in pathophysiological conditions, such as liver cirrhosis, cardiocirculatory failure, trauma and severe burns; alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor, a plasma protein, used to treat a genetic disease known as alpha-1; factorVIII/von Willerbrand factor and factor IX, clotting factors for the treatment of hemophilia A and von Willebrand's disease, as well as hemophilia B; antithrombin III to treat hereditary antithrombin deficiency; Fostamatinib, a spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitor; combination of fibrinogen and enzyme thrombin that acts as a biological sealant to control surgical bleeding; and plasma exchange with albumin used to treat Alzheimer's disease. It markets diagnostic testing equipment, reagents, and other equipment; biological products; manufactures and sells plasma to third parties; and involves in research activities, as well as markets pharmaceutical products for hospital pharmacies. In addition, the company offers Yimmugo PID, an immunology drug; and Yimmugo ITP, a hematology drug. Further, it develops Xembify Pre-filled syringes, FlexBag, and Prolastin vials; Xembify Biweekly dosing, Prolastin-C, Fostamatinib2, and VISTASEAL which are in Phase IV development stage; Xembify, Albumin 20% and 5%, Fibrinogen, Trimodulin, Cytotec pregnancy, and AMBAR-Next in Phase III development stage; and AKST4290 that is in Phase II clinical development. Additionally, it offers recIG, Alpha-1 AT in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, ATIII, GIGA 2339, GIGA564, and OSIG. It has collaboration agreements with Canadian Blood Services for the processing of other plasma-derived products and with GIANT; and GigaGen to develop recombinant polyclonal immunoglobulin therapies. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.
Hologic logo

Hologic

NASDAQ:HOLX
Hologic, Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies diagnostics products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products for women's health through early detection and treatment. The company operates through four segments: Diagnostics, Breast Health, GYN Surgical, and Skeletal Health. It provides Aptima molecular diagnostic assays to detect the infectious microorganisms; Aptima viral load assays for Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and human cytomegalo virus; Aptima bacterial vaginosis and candida vaginitis assays for the diagnosis of vaginitis; Aptima SARS-CoV-2 and Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 assays to detect SARS-CoV-2; ThinPrep System for cytology applications; and Rapid Fetal Fibronectin Test that assists physicians in assessing the risk of pre-term birth. The company also offers breast cancer care solutions in the areas of radiology, breast surgery, pathology, and treatment, such as 3D digital mammography systems, image analytics software, reading workstations, minimally invasive breast biopsy guidance systems, breast biopsy site markers, localization, specimen radiology, and connectivity solutions; and breast conserving surgery products. In addition, it provides MyoSure Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System for the removal of fibroids and polyps in the uterus; NovaSure Endometrial Ablation System to treat abnormal uterine bleeding; Fluent Fluid Management System that provides liquid distention during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopic procedures; Acessa ProVu system to treat various fibroids; and CoolSeal portfolio, such as bipolar vessel sealing devices. Further, the company offers Horizon DXA, a dual energy X-ray system; and Fluoroscan Insight FD mini C-arm to perform minimally invasive orthopedic surgical procedures. It sells its products through direct sales, service forces, independent distributors, and sales representatives. Hologic, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Merck & Co., Inc. logo

Merck & Co., Inc.

NYSE:MRK
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 under the Keytruda, Bridion, Adempas, Lagevrio, Belsomra, Simponi, and Januvia brands, as well as vaccine products consisting of preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines under the Gardasil/Gardasil 9, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, RotaTeq, Live Oral, Vaxneuvance, Pneumovax 23, and Vaqta names. 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. The company 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, wholesalers, government entities, veterinarians, distributors, animal producers, farmers, and pet owners. It has development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo's deruxtecan ADC candidates, which include patritumab deruxtecan, ifinatamab deruxtecan, and raludotatug deruxtecan for the treatment of multiple solid tumors both as monotherapy and/or in combination with other treatments; and AstraZeneca PLC to co-development and co-commercialize AstraZeneca's Lynparza products for multiple cancer types, and Koselugo for multiple indications. The company also has a collaboration agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd., Bayer AG, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, as well Moderna, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.