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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Woodline Partners LP Has $72.75 Million Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Woodline Partners LP lessened its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 13.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 731,334 shares of the company's stock after selling 117,315 shares during the period. WooMay 21 at 6:17 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Acquired by Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FIZurich Insurance Group Ltd FI lifted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 27.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 593,787 shares of the company's stock after buyinMay 21 at 6:07 AM | marketbeat.comWestwood Holdings Group Inc. Sells 94,912 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Westwood Holdings Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 46.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 108,385 shares of the coMay 21 at 5:42 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading 0.5% Higher - What's Next?Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 0.5% - Time to Buy?May 20 at 4:42 PM | marketbeat.comVestal Point Capital LP Takes Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Vestal Point Capital LP bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm bought 800,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $79,584,000. Merck & Co., Inc. makes up 4.7% of VMay 20 at 8:14 AM | marketbeat.comVictrix Investment Advisors Invests $2.15 Million in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Victrix Investment Advisors purchased a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 21,648 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximaMay 20 at 8:13 AM | marketbeat.comVident Advisory LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Vident Advisory LLC lowered its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 30.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 154,837 shares of the company's stock after selling 69,345 shares during thMay 20 at 7:57 AM | marketbeat.comWaters Parkerson & CO. LLC Has $30.64 Million Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Waters Parkerson & CO. LLC lifted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 308,022 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an aMay 20 at 7:19 AM | marketbeat.com5,848 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Purchased by St. Clair Advisors LLCSt. Clair Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 5,848 shares of the company's stock,May 20 at 7:05 AM | marketbeat.comTriglav Skladi D.O.O. Takes Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Triglav Skladi D.O.O. bought a new stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 87,671 shares of the company's stock,May 20 at 6:55 AM | marketbeat.comTwo Sigma Advisers LP Has $486.17 Million Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Two Sigma Advisers LP grew its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 14.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 4,887,100 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 623,000 shares during the period. MercMay 20 at 6:46 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Two Sigma Investments LPTwo Sigma Investments LP lessened its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 0.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,928,829 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,104 shares during the quMay 20 at 6:26 AM | marketbeat.comSiemens Fonds Invest GmbH Lowers Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH reduced its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 98.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,313 shares of the company's stock after selling 77,861 shares during the perMay 20 at 5:50 AM | marketbeat.comTexas Bank & Trust Co Invests $1.33 Million in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Texas Bank & Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 13,375 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximaMay 19 at 7:41 AM | marketbeat.comSuvretta Capital Management LLC Acquires Shares of 53,000 Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Suvretta Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 53,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,272,000. Other hedge funds and other instMay 19 at 7:41 AM | marketbeat.comScissortail Wealth Management LLC Raises Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Scissortail Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 9,916.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 39,264 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 38,872 shares duriMay 19 at 6:52 AM | marketbeat.comStrive Asset Management LLC Purchases New Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Strive Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 5,006 shares of the companyMay 19 at 6:45 AM | marketbeat.comTema Etfs LLC Takes $1.13 Million Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Tema Etfs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 11,342 shares of the company's stock, valuedMay 19 at 6:16 AM | marketbeat.comSilvercrest Asset Management Group LLC Sells 12,107 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC cut its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 4.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 288,916 shares of the company's stock after selling 12,May 19 at 6:14 AM | marketbeat.comSherbrooke Park Advisers LLC Cuts Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Sherbrooke Park Advisers LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 37.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,058 shares of the company's sMay 18 at 7:47 AM | marketbeat.comRoyal Bank of Canada Has $1.83 Billion Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Royal Bank of Canada boosted its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 10.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,375,974 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an addiMay 18 at 6:55 AM | marketbeat.comRafferty Asset Management LLC Purchases 29,554 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Rafferty Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 11.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 290,434 shares of the company's stock after acquirinMay 18 at 6:36 AM | marketbeat.comPoint72 Europe London LLP Purchases New Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Point72 Europe London LLP purchased a new stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 11,768 shares of the company's stock, vaMay 18 at 6:15 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Acquired by Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 963.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 78,800 shares of the company's stMay 18 at 6:07 AM | marketbeat.comProShare Advisors LLC Boosts Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)ProShare Advisors LLC grew its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 17.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 591,067 shares of the company's stock after buying an additionalMay 18 at 5:57 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Hits New 12-Month Low - Here's What HappenedMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Sets New 52-Week Low - Time to Sell?May 18 at 5:47 AM | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for MRK EarningsMay 18 at 1:35 AM | americanbankingnews.com5MRK : Decoding Merck & Co's Options Activity: What's the Big...May 17, 2025 | benzinga.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 0.9% - Should You Buy?Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Up 0.9% - Should You Buy?May 17, 2025 | marketbeat.com5 Worry-Free Dividend Stocks Investors Can Buy Now and Hold ForeverMay 17, 2025 | 247wallst.comMerck & Co., Inc.'s (MRK) "Neutral" Rating Reiterated at CitigroupMay 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comTraders Purchase Large Volume of Put Options on Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)May 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comRaiffeisen Bank International AG Invests $97.67 Million in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Raiffeisen Bank International AG purchased a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 992,902 shares of the company's stock, valued at aMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Purchased by Redwood Grove Capital LLCRedwood Grove Capital LLC lifted its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 7.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 160,668 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an aMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Holdings Decreased by Quadcap Wealth Management LLCQuadcap Wealth Management LLC lowered its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 12.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 24,458 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,447 shares during the period. Quadcap Wealth Management LLMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comNomura Holdings Inc. Has $13.54 Million Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Nomura Holdings Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 53.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 136,100 shares of the company's stock after sellingMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. Raises Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 13.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 298,752 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 36,085 sMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Down 2.5% - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Down 2.5% - Here's What HappenedMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (MRK): One of the Best Dividend Growth Stocks with High YieldsMay 15, 2025 | insidermonkey.comQuantinno Capital Management LP Grows Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Quantinno Capital Management LP boosted its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 233,548 shares of the company's stock aftMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc.'s (MRK) Neutral Rating Reiterated at CitigroupCitigroup reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $84.00 price objective (down previously from $115.00) on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. in a report on Wednesday.May 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comPathstone Holdings LLC Sells 8,066 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Pathstone Holdings LLC lessened its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 520,259 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,066 shares during the quarter. Pathstone HoldingMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMufg Securities Americas Inc. Purchases New Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Mufg Securities Americas Inc. purchased a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 37,342 shares of the company's stock, valued atMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV Raises Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV raised its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 2.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 325,319 shares of the company's stock after buying an additionalMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. Q1 Earnings TranscriptMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthRock Partners LLC Boosts Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)NorthRock Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 96.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 36,142 shares of the company's stock after buyingMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck Announces Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 Trial Met Primary Endpoint of Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in Patients With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Whose Tumors Expressed PD-L1 and in All ComersMay 15, 2025 | businesswire.comNuveen Asset Management LLC Has $1.20 Billion Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Nuveen Asset Management LLC lessened its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,085,520 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,184,7May 15, 2025 | marketbeat.com21,542 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Purchased by Numerai GP LLCNumerai GP LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 21,542 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,143,000. A numbeMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comFDA Approves Merck's WELIREG® (belzutifan) for the Treatment of Adults and Pediatric Patients 12 Years and Older With Locally Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic Pheochromocytoma or Paraganglioma (PPGL)May 14, 2025 | businesswire.com Get Merck & Co., Inc. News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MRK and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address MRK Media Mentions By Week MRK Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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