Free Trial

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Shares Up 3.1% - Here's Why

Merck KGaA logo with Medical background

Shares of Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK - Get Free Report) were up 3.1% on Thursday . The company traded as high as €112.30 ($132.12) and last traded at €112.30 ($132.12). Approximately 513,593 shares were traded during mid-day trading, The stock had previously closed at €108.95 ($128.18).

Merck KGaA Stock Up 0.9%

The stock has a market capitalization of $50.48 billion, a PE ratio of 18.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 0.71. The stock's 50 day moving average price is €113.05 and its 200-day moving average price is €125.09.

About Merck KGaA

(Get Free Report)

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.

Featured Articles

Should You Invest $1,000 in Merck KGaA Right Now?

Before you consider Merck KGaA, you'll want to hear this.

MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Merck KGaA wasn't on the list.

While Merck KGaA currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.

View The Five Stocks Here

Beginner's Guide To Retirement Stocks Cover

Enter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio.

Get This Free Report
Like this article? Share it with a colleague.

Featured Articles and Offers

Recent Videos

3 “Boring” Mega Cap Stocks to Turn Into Pure Profit
Joby vs. Archer: The $10 Billion eVTOL Battle
3 Small-Cap Biotech Stocks With Catalysts Too Big to Ignore

Stock Lists

All Stock Lists

Investing Tools

Calendars and Tools

Search Headlines