NYSE:MRK - Merck & Co., Inc. Stock Price, Forecast & News

$90.97

-0.21 (-0.23 %)

(As of 01/17/2020 04:00 PM ET)

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$90.86

Now: $90.97▼

$91.63

50-Day Range

$87.06

MA: $89.94▼

$92.07

52-Week Range

$72.05

Now: $90.97▼

$92.64

Volume9.62 million shs

Average Volume8.69 million shs

Market Capitalization$231.61 billion

P/E Ratio20.96

Dividend Yield2.68%

Beta0.52

Merck & Co, Inc provides healthcare solutions worldwide. It operates through four segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Healthcare Services, and Alliances. The company offers therapeutic and preventive agents to treat cardiovascular, type 2 diabetes, chronic hepatitis C virus, HIV-1 infection, intra-abdominal, fungal infection, insomnia, and inflammatory diseases. Read More…

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Pharmaceutical preparations

Sub-IndustryPharmaceuticals

SectorMedical

Current SymbolNYSE:MRK

Previous Symbol

CUSIP58933Y10

CIK310158

Webhttp://www.merck.com/

Phone908-740-4000

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.84

Current Ratio1.26

Quick Ratio0.98

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio20.96

Forward P/E Ratio17.66

P/E Growth1.8

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$42.29 billion

Price / Sales5.48

Cash Flow$6.28 per share

Price / Cash Flow14.49

Book Value$10.34 per share

Price / Book8.80

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.34

Net Income$6.22 billion

Net Margins20.26%

Return on Equity48.16%

Return on Assets15.83%

Miscellaneous

Employees69,000

Outstanding Shares2,545,984,000

Market Cap$231.61 billion

Next Earnings Date2/5/2020 (Confirmed)

OptionableOptionable

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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock symbol?

Merck & Co., Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MRK."

How often does Merck & Co., Inc. pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Merck & Co., Inc.?

Merck & Co., Inc. declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 19th. Investors of record on Monday, December 16th will be given a dividend of $0.61 per share on Wednesday, January 8th. This represents a $2.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.68%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. This is a boost from Merck & Co., Inc.'s previous quarterly dividend of $0.55. View Merck & Co., Inc.'s Dividend History.

How will Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock buyback program work?

Merck & Co., Inc. declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Thursday, October 25th 2018, which allows the company to buyback $10,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 5.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

How were Merck & Co., Inc.'s earnings last quarter?

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 29th. The company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.24 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $12.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.59 billion. Merck & Co., Inc. had a return on equity of 48.16% and a net margin of 20.26%. The business's revenue was up 14.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.19 EPS. View Merck & Co., Inc.'s Earnings History.

When is Merck & Co., Inc.'s next earnings date?

Merck & Co., Inc. is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 5th 2020. View Earnings Estimates for Merck & Co., Inc..

How can I listen to Merck & Co., Inc.'s earnings call?

Merck & Co., Inc. will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 5th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.

What guidance has Merck & Co., Inc. issued on next quarter's earnings?

Merck & Co., Inc. issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Tuesday, October, 29th. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.12-5.17 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $4.97. The company issued revenue guidance of $46.5-47.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $45.88 billion.

What price target have analysts set for MRK?

16 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock. Their forecasts range from $84.00 to $105.00. On average, they anticipate Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock price to reach $95.87 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Merck & Co., Inc..

What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Merck & Co., Inc.?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Merck & Co., Inc. in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Merck & Co., Inc..

What are Wall Street analysts saying about Merck & Co., Inc. stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Merck & Co., Inc. stock:

1. Mizuho analysts commented, "We like shares of MRK driven by KEYTRUDA’s penetration of global markets in multiple indications, which we believe will drive P&L transformation. While KEYTRUDA is growing in dominance, both in the market and on MRK’s P&L, we see MRK as having considerable runway (2028 LOE) to address concerns regarding concentration of revenue." (9/8/2019)
2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Merck’s new products like Keytruda, Lynparza, and Bridion are contributing meaningfully to the top line. Keytruda sales are gaining momentum with approval for additional indications, especially in the first-line lung cancer setting. Keytruda has strong growth prospects based on increased utilization, recent approvals for new indications and potential additional approvals worldwide. Animal health and vaccine products are also performing strongly and remain core growth drivers for Merck. The company will continue to focus on cost-cutting initiatives to drive the bottom line. However, generic competition for several drugs and pricing pressure will continue to be overhangs on the top line. Rising competitive pressure on the diabetes franchise and products like Isentress (HIV), Zepatier (HCV) and Zostavax (vaccine) remains a concern. Merck’s shares have outperformed the industry this year. " (4/1/2019)
3. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "We rate MRK 12-month PT of $95. We think there is upside to Keytruda sales estimates. Sales growth across oncology, vaccines, animal health, and select hospital/specialty care products, as well as margin-expansion opportunities, are underappreciated, in our view. Therefore, we expect upward earnings revisions and multiple expansion in 2019+ to drive MRK’s shares higher. Valuation Summary We arrive at our 12-month price target of $95 for Merck shares by using a blend of Base case analyses." (3/29/2019)

Has Merck & Co., Inc. been receiving favorable news coverage?

News headlines about MRK stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Merck & Co., Inc. earned a coverage optimism score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future. View News Stories for Merck & Co., Inc..

Who are some of Merck & Co., Inc.'s key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Merck & Co., Inc. include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Eli Lilly And Co (LLY), AbbVie (ABBV), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Zoetis (ZTS), Allergan (AGN), Mylan (MYL), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Perrigo (PRGO), Horizon Therapeutics (HZNP), The Medicines (MDCO), Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), Zogenix (ZGNX) and Pacira Biosciences (PCRX).

What other stocks do shareholders of Merck & Co., Inc. own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Merck & Co., Inc. investors own include Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), Verizon Communications (VZ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Who are Merck & Co., Inc.'s key executives?

Merck & Co., Inc.'s management team includes the folowing people:

Mr. Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 64)
Mr. Robert M. Davis, Exec. VP of Global Services & CFO (Age 52)
Ms. Jennifer L. Zachary, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 41)
Dr. Roger M. Perlmutter, Exec. VP & Pres of Merck Research Laboratories (Age 67)
Mr. Adam H. Schechter, Special Advisor (Age 54)

Who are Merck & Co., Inc.'s major shareholders?

Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.08%), PGGM Investments (0.07%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.05%), Calamos Advisors LLC (0.05%), Manning & Napier Group LLC (0.05%) and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.04%). Company insiders that own Merck & Co., Inc. stock include Adam H Schechter, Ashley Watson, Frank Clyburn, Julie L Gerberding, Kenneth C Frazier, Leslie A Brun, Merck & Co, Inc, Richard R Deluca, Rita A Karachun, Robert M Davis, Roger M Perlmutter, Sanat Chattopadhyay, Thomas H Glocer, Weir Mirian M Graddick and Wendell P Weeks. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Merck & Co., Inc..

Which major investors are selling Merck & Co., Inc. stock?

MRK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including PGGM Investments, Tocqueville Asset Management L.P., Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI, Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH, Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB, DNB Asset Management AS, Hexavest Inc. and Hennessy Advisors Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Merck & Co., Inc. company stock in the last year include Frank Clyburn, Julie L Gerberding, Kenneth C Frazier, Leslie A Brun, Richard R Deluca, Rita A Karachun, Robert M Davis, Sanat Chattopadhyay, Thomas H Glocer and Wendell P Weeks. View Insider Buying and Selling for Merck & Co., Inc..

Which major investors are buying Merck & Co., Inc. stock?

MRK stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Johanson Financial Advisors Inc., Artemis Investment Management LLP, Manning & Napier Group LLC, Corbenic Partners LLC, Cardinal Capital Management Inc., AE Wealth Management LLC and Advisors Capital Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Merck & Co., Inc..

How do I buy shares of Merck & Co., Inc.?

Shares of MRK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s stock price today?

One share of MRK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $90.97.

How big of a company is Merck & Co., Inc.?

Merck & Co., Inc. has a market capitalization of $231.61 billion and generates $42.29 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $6.22 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.34 on an earnings per share basis. Merck & Co., Inc. employs 69,000 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Merck & Co., Inc..

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s official website?

The official website for Merck & Co., Inc. is http://www.merck.com/.

How can I contact Merck & Co., Inc.?

Merck & Co., Inc.'s mailing address is 2000 GALLOPING HILL ROAD, KENILWORTH NJ, 07033. The company can be reached via phone at 908-740-4000 or via email at [email protected]

MarketBeat Community Rating for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE MRK)

Community Ranking:		2.5 out of 5 ( )
Outperform Votes:		814 (Vote Outperform)
Underperform Votes:		812 (Vote Underperform)
Total Votes:		1,626

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Merck & Co., Inc. and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe MRK will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe MRK will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

This page was last updated on 1/17/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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