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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$106.17
+0.5%
$112.26
$89.67
$121.64
$184.70B0.765.52 million shs6.44 million shs
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
$76.32
+0.7%
$68.38
$60.47
$76.80
$236.63B0.476.35 million shs5.78 million shs
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$130.38
+2.2%
$126.42
$99.14
$133.10
$330.26B0.398.17 million shs6.52 million shs
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
$127.29
+2.2%
$127.22
$75.56
$138.28
$571.22B0.434.83 million shs4.07 million shs
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$99.07
+1.4%
$97.24
$92.19
$108.78
$202.50B0.531.55 million shs1.16 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
-0.25%-1.55%-5.01%-7.34%-5.06%
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
-0.77%+0.37%+12.32%+13.01%+0.65%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
+0.04%-1.95%-0.34%+0.54%+8.40%
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
+1.24%-1.85%-1.02%+5.91%+205.24%
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
+0.48%+0.66%+2.04%-5.77%-6.67%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
4.9885 of 5 stars
3.35.04.24.52.12.52.5
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
1.9002 of 5 stars
1.33.01.70.02.60.03.1
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
4.6694 of 5 stars
2.33.03.34.13.22.51.9
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
2.0715 of 5 stars
1.43.02.50.01.90.03.1
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
3.1466 of 5 stars
2.05.02.50.02.60.02.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
2.67
Moderate Buy$121.5014.44% Upside
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
2.57
Moderate Buy$81.006.13% Upside
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.58
Moderate Buy$131.330.73% Upside
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
2.75
Moderate Buy$133.604.96% Upside
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
2.00
Hold$115.0016.08% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MRK, NVS, ABT, AZN, and NVO Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/26/2024
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $82.00
4/26/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $143.00
4/24/2024
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingBuy$124.00
4/24/2024
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$114.00 ➝ $116.00
4/22/2024
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$141.00 ➝ $140.00
4/18/2024
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
Royal Bank of Canada
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$128.00 ➝ $125.00
4/18/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
4/18/2024
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00
4/16/2024
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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UpgradeSell ➝ Hold
4/12/2024
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
BMO Capital Markets
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$163.00
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
(Data available from 5/7/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$40.11B4.60$6.38 per share16.65$22.36 per share4.75
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
$45.81B5.17$5.39 per share14.15$12.63 per share6.04
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$60.12B5.49$3.11 per share41.91$14.85 per share8.78
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
$33.71B16.95$3.11 per share40.87$3.45 per share36.90
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$45.44B4.46$11.32 per share8.75$22.87 per share4.33

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$5.72B$3.2133.0720.742.5513.96%20.18%10.60%7/18/2024 (Estimated)
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
$5.96B$2.0437.4116.381.3913.30%30.42%11.62%7/26/2024 (Estimated)
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$365M$0.90144.8713.161.633.76%14.15%5.24%8/6/2024 (Estimated)
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
$12.15B$2.9043.8930.901.9336.56%91.70%29.86%8/8/2024 (Estimated)
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$14.85B$7.4113.3712.171.5631.33%32.15%13.59%7/16/2024 (Estimated)

Latest MRK, NVS, ABT, AZN, and NVO Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024Q1 2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$1.94$2.07+$0.13$2.27$15.21 billion$15.78 billion    
4/17/2024Q1 24
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$0.96$0.98+$0.02$1.26$9.88 billion$9.96 billion    
2/8/202412/31/2023
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
$0.74$0.73-$0.01$1.15$12.07 billion$12.02 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$2.202.07%+12.31%68.54%53 Years
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
$1.932.53%+1.18%94.61%1 Years
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$3.082.36%+6.08%342.22%13 Years
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
$1.331.04%+16.52%45.86%1 Years
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$2.432.45%+4.26%32.79%4 Years

Latest MRK, NVS, ABT, AZN, and NVO Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/16/2024
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
quarterly$0.551.9%4/12/20244/15/20245/15/2024
2/8/2024
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
Semi-Annual$0.96502.3%2/22/20242/23/20243/25/2024
3/1/2024
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
annual$3.77723.1%3/7/20243/8/20243/7/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
0.32
1.60
1.11
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
0.73
0.89
0.70
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
0.89
1.25
1.00
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
0.17
0.70
0.50
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
0.43
0.90
0.71

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
75.18%
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
20.35%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
76.07%
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
11.54%
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
13.12%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
0.47%
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
N/A
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
0.09%
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
0.07%
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
0.01%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
114,0001.74 billion1.73 billionOptionable
AstraZeneca PLC stock logo
AZN
AstraZeneca
89,9003.10 billionN/AOptionable
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
72,0002.53 billion2.53 billionOptionable
Novo Nordisk A/S stock logo
NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S
63,3704.49 billion4.48 billionOptionable
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
76,0572.04 billion2.04 billionOptionable

MRK, NVS, ABT, AZN, and NVO Headlines

SourceHeadline
Cagent Vascular appoints Chairman Brian Walsh to expanded role as Chief Executive OfficerCagent Vascular appoints Chairman Brian Walsh to expanded role as Chief Executive Officer
businesswire.com - May 7 at 9:12 AM
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fool.com - May 5 at 2:25 PM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Has $15.08 Million Stake in Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)International Assets Investment Management LLC Has $15.08 Million Stake in Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)
marketbeat.com - May 5 at 4:24 AM
Raymond James & Associates Acquires 11,435 Shares of Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)Raymond James & Associates Acquires 11,435 Shares of Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)
marketbeat.com - May 4 at 8:58 PM
Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) Position Trimmed by Summit Global InvestmentsNovartis AG (NYSE:NVS) Position Trimmed by Summit Global Investments
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 11:11 PM
Novartis to buy Mariana Oncology in radiopharmaceutical expansionNovartis to buy Mariana Oncology in radiopharmaceutical expansion
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 5:30 PM
Novartis to Buy Mariana Oncology, Paying $1 Billion UpfrontNovartis to Buy Mariana Oncology, Paying $1 Billion Upfront
bloomberg.com - May 2 at 12:29 PM
Novartis digs deeper in radiopharma with $1.75bn Mariana buyNovartis digs deeper in radiopharma with $1.75bn Mariana buy
pharmaphorum.com - May 2 at 12:29 PM
Novartis acquires Mariana in $1.75bn deal to strengthen radioligand portfolioNovartis acquires Mariana in $1.75bn deal to strengthen radioligand portfolio
pharmaceutical-technology.com - May 2 at 12:29 PM
Novartis to pay $1B upfront for Watertown startup aiming to improve radiation treatmentNovartis to pay $1B upfront for Watertown startup aiming to improve radiation treatment
bizjournals.com - May 2 at 12:29 PM
Novartis further entrenches into radiopharma with $1B Mariana buyNovartis further entrenches into radiopharma with $1B Mariana buy
fiercebiotech.com - May 2 at 7:29 AM
Novartis to pay up to $1.75 billion for U.S. cancer-focused biotechNovartis to pay up to $1.75 billion for U.S. cancer-focused biotech
marketwatch.com - May 2 at 7:29 AM
Mariana Oncology to be Acquired by Novartis to Advance Precision Radiopharmaceuticals to Treat CancerMariana Oncology to be Acquired by Novartis to Advance Precision Radiopharmaceuticals to Treat Cancer
businesswire.com - May 2 at 7:00 AM
New York State Common Retirement Fund Boosts Holdings in Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)New York State Common Retirement Fund Boosts Holdings in Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 4:59 AM
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Sells 9,257 Shares of Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Sells 9,257 Shares of Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 11:16 PM
Novartis Is Tracking Well Above the IndustryNovartis Is Tracking Well Above the Industry
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 4:26 PM
PeptiDream expands radioligand deal with NovartisPeptiDream expands radioligand deal with Novartis
thepharmaletter.com - May 1 at 9:28 AM
Novartis and PeptiDream expand peptide discovery dealNovartis and PeptiDream expand peptide discovery deal
pharmaceutical-technology.com - May 1 at 4:28 AM
Novartis, PeptiDream Ink Potential $2.7B Deal to Expand Radioligand Discovery PartnershipNovartis, PeptiDream Ink Potential $2.7B Deal to Expand Radioligand Discovery Partnership
biospace.com - April 30 at 6:25 PM
PeptiDream Announces Expansion of Peptide Discovery Collaboration with NovartisPeptiDream Announces Expansion of Peptide Discovery Collaboration with Novartis
businesswire.com - April 30 at 7:00 AM
New safety risk for MorphoSys drug could complicate Novartis deal - STAT (update)New safety risk for MorphoSys drug could complicate Novartis deal - STAT (update)
msn.com - April 30 at 3:23 AM
Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) Stock Holdings Lifted by Naviter Wealth LLCNovartis AG (NYSE:NVS) Stock Holdings Lifted by Naviter Wealth LLC
marketbeat.com - April 29 at 2:24 PM
Morphosys says Novartis takeover progressing as planned for H1 2024Morphosys says Novartis takeover progressing as planned for H1 2024
reuters.com - April 29 at 5:11 AM
Unique Wealth Strategies LLC Invests $825,000 in Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)Unique Wealth Strategies LLC Invests $825,000 in Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS)
marketbeat.com - April 27 at 3:44 PM

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Abbott Laboratories logo

Abbott Laboratories

NYSE:ABT
Abbott Laboratories, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The company provides generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm, intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms, gynecological disorder, hormone replacement therapy, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo, pain, fever, inflammation, and migraine, as well as provides anti-infective clarithromycin, influenza vaccine, and products to regulate physiological rhythm of the colon. It also offers laboratory and transfusion medicine systems in the areas of immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion; molecular diagnostics polymerase chain reaction instrument systems that automate the extraction, purification, and preparation of DNA and RNA from patient samples, and detect and measure infectious agents; point of care systems; cartridges for testing blood gas, chemistry, electrolytes, coagulation, and immunoassay; rapid diagnostics lateral flow testing products; molecular point-of-care testing for HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV, and strep A; cardiometabolic test systems; drug and alcohol test, and remote patient monitoring and consumer self-test systems; and informatics and automation solutions for laboratories. In addition, the company provides pediatric and adult nutritional products; rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular, and structural heart devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases; diabetes care products, such as glucose and blood glucose monitoring systems; and neuromodulation devices for the management of chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 and is based in North Chicago, Illinois.
AstraZeneca logo

AstraZeneca

NASDAQ:AZN
AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company's marketed products include Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Lynparza, Calquence, Enhertu, Orpathys, Truqap, Zoladex, Faslodex, Farxiga, Brilinta, Lokelma, Roxadustat, Andexxa, Crestor, Seloken, Onglyza, Bydureon, Fasenra, Breztri, Symbicort, Saphnelo, Tezspire, Pulmicort, Bevespi, and Daliresp for cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and oncology. Its marketed products also comprise Vaxzevria, Beyfortus, Synagis, FluMist, Soliris, Ultomiris, Strensiq, Koselugo, and Kanuma for covid-19 and rare disease. The company serves primary care and specialty care physicians through distributors and local representative offices in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. It has a collaboration agreement with Neurimmune AG to develop and commercialize NI006. The company was formerly known as Zeneca Group PLC and changed its name to AstraZeneca PLC in April 1999. AstraZeneca PLC was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
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.
Novo Nordisk A/S logo

Novo Nordisk A/S

NYSE:NVO
Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diabetes and Obesity Care, and Rare Disease. The Diabetes and Obesity care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides insulin pens, growth hormone pens, and injection needles. In addition, it offers smart solutions for diabetes treatment, such as smart insulin pens and Dose Check, an insulin dose guidance application. The company has a collaboration agreement with Aspen Pharmaceuticals to produce insulin products. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Novartis logo

Novartis

NYSE:NVS
Novartis AG engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products in Switzerland and internationally. The company offers prescription medicines for patients and physicians. It focuses on therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic, immunology, neuroscience, and oncology, as well as ophthalmology and hematology. Novartis AG has a license and collaboration agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture, and commercialize inclisiran, a therapy to reduce LDL cholesterol; and Dawn Health for the development and commercialization of Ekiva, a digital solution designed for people living with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.