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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 May 2022 Time Period Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 2% - What's Next?Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 2% - Here's What HappenedApril 30 at 2:26 PM | marketbeat.comShould Investors Buy Merck Stock After These Huge Risks?April 30 at 11:30 AM | fool.comStock Market Crash: 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Near Their 52-Week Lows to Buy Right NowApril 30 at 10:00 AM | fool.comSchonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC Acquires 412,209 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1,400.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 441,642 shares of the company's stocApril 30 at 8:12 AM | marketbeat.comLeith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. Sells 6,618 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. lowered its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 5.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 113,484 shares of theApril 30 at 8:10 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Purchased by AQR Capital Management LLCAQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 77.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,377,752 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 2,354,723 shares during tApril 30 at 7:50 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. Q1 Earnings TranscriptApril 30 at 7:04 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) SVP Sells $352,723.12 in StockApril 30 at 4:43 AM | insidertrades.comDark Forest Capital Management LP Trims Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Dark Forest Capital Management LP decreased its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 60.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,460 shares of the company's stoApril 30 at 4:36 AM | marketbeat.comMerck to Spend $1 Billion on New Factory to Make U.S. Supplies of Blockbuster DrugApril 29 at 6:09 PM | msn.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 0.9% - What's Next?Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Up 0.9% - Here's WhyApril 29 at 2:38 PM | marketbeat.comMerck to invest $1B in new US plant to make blockbuster cancer treatment KeytrudaApril 29 at 2:24 PM | nypost.comIs Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) the Worst-Performing Blue Chip Stock So Far in 2025?April 29 at 1:09 PM | msn.comMerck to build $1B Delaware plant to ensure domestic supply of KeytrudaApril 29 at 8:08 AM | msn.comCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System Sells 59,042 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)California State Teachers Retirement System cut its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,075,828 shares of the company's stock after sellinApril 29 at 7:59 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Purchased by Northern Trust CorpNorthern Trust Corp boosted its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 16.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 31,377,107 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 4,511,742 shares during theApril 29 at 7:52 AM | marketbeat.comThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sells 73,853 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company decreased its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,078,200 shares of the company's stoApril 29 at 7:49 AM | marketbeat.comBeacon Pointe Advisors LLC Has $23.47 Million Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC cut its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 11.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 235,878 shares of the company's stock after selling 31,645 shareApril 29 at 7:20 AM | marketbeat.comMerck Breaks Ground on New $1 Billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, DelawareApril 29 at 7:04 AM | businesswire.comMerck to invest $1 billion in new Delaware plant to boost US manufacturing, WSJ reportsApril 29 at 6:01 AM | reuters.comMerck will build a $1 billion plant to expand U.S. manufacturing as tariff threats loomApril 29 at 5:30 AM | wsj.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the twenty-two research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, seven have gApril 29 at 5:06 AM | marketbeat.comIs Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) the Most Profitable Blue Chip Stock to Buy Now?April 28 at 9:38 AM | insidermonkey.com2 Must-Own Dividends At Bargain Basement PricesApril 28 at 9:18 AM | seekingalpha.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Public Employees Retirement Association of ColoradoPublic Employees Retirement Association of Colorado decreased its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 2.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,293,388 shares of thApril 28 at 7:22 AM | marketbeat.comGermany's Merck Set to Buy SpringWorks in $3.9 Billion DealApril 28 at 2:33 AM | wsj.comMerck & Co., Inc. (MRK): Among Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Healthcare Stock Picks with Massive Upside PotentialApril 27 at 3:29 PM | insidermonkey.comKEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) as Perioperative Treatment With Standard of Care (SOC) Adjuvant Therapy Significantly Improved Event-Free Survival Compared to SOC Alone in Patients With Resectable Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell CarcinomaApril 27 at 12:00 PM | businesswire.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Prosperity Consulting Group LLCProsperity Consulting Group LLC cut its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 48,968 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,381April 27 at 7:16 AM | marketbeat.com6,119 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Acquired by Bolthouse Investments LLCBolthouse Investments LLC bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 6,119 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $609,000. SeveraApril 27 at 6:54 AM | marketbeat.comWills Financial Group Inc. Has $3.48 Million Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Wills Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 16.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,985 shares of the company's stock afteApril 27 at 6:53 AM | marketbeat.comSusquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC Invests $33.19 Million in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought 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 Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 333,586 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $33,April 27 at 6:37 AM | marketbeat.comColdstream Capital Management Inc. Increases Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Coldstream Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 111,005 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additiApril 27 at 6:28 AM | marketbeat.comLord Abbett & CO. LLC Has $44.01 Million Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Lord Abbett & CO. LLC raised its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 13.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 442,414 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an adApril 27 at 5:56 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Cut to Buy at StockNews.comApril 27 at 2:27 AM | americanbankingnews.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Downgraded to Buy Rating by StockNews.comStockNews.com cut Merck & Co., Inc. from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday.April 26, 2025 | marketbeat.com2 Outstanding Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold For 20 YearsApril 26, 2025 | fool.comInvestors Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Get Free Report) saw some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Stock investors purchased 64,350 call options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 23% compared to the typical volume of 52,111 call options.April 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Down 1% - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Down 1% - Should You Sell?April 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comWells Fargo Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)April 26, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Core Wealth Advisors Inc.Core Wealth Advisors Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 34.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,964 shares of the company's stock after sApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comThree Seasons Wealth LLC Buys Shares of 3,547 Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Three Seasons Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 3,547 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $356,000. A number of other institutioApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comCheviot Value Management LLC Grows Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Cheviot Value Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 9.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 119,006 shares of the company'April 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Purchased by Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLCKovitz Investment Group Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 463.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,245,425 shares of the company's stock after buApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Voya Investment Management LLCVoya Investment Management LLC lowered its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 3.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 938,796 shares of the company's stock after sApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestors Buy Large Volume of Merck & Co., Inc. Call Options (NYSE:MRK)April 26, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.06 EPSMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $2.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.16 by $0.06. Merck & Co., Inc. had a return on equity of 45.35% and a net margin of 26.67%. The firm had revenue of $15.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.59 billion.April 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.06 EPSMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $2.22 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.16 by $0.06. Merck & Co., Inc. had a net margin of 26.67% and a return on equity of 45.35%. The company had revenue of $15.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.59 billion.April 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Down 0.9% - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Down 0.9% - Here's WhyApril 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Releases FY 2025 Earnings GuidanceMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 8.820-8.970 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 8.940. The company also issued revenue guidance of $64.1 billionillion-$65.6 billionillion, compared to the consensus estimate of $65.0 billionillion.April 25, 2025 | marketbeat.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 Related Videos 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). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. MRK News Sentiment▼0.940.85▲Average Medical News Sentiment MRK News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. 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