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Why is Merck & Co., Inc. Up Today?

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) saw its shares move today on news spanning regulatory approvals, trial readouts and an analyst update.

  • U.S. FDA approved Merck’s ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab-cfor) for prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants, enabling an early launch ahead of the fall/winter RSV season and ramping up competition with Sanofi and AstraZeneca.
  • Positive topline Phase 3 CORALreef trial results showed enlicitide decanoate met its primary cholesterol‐lowering endpoint in adults with hyperlipidemia, enhancing Merck’s cardiovascular drug prospects.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for MRK to $9.62 per share versus the $9.01 consensus, reflecting stronger expected profitability.
  • Despite the EPS upgrade, Cantor Fitzgerald kept a “Cautious” rating on the stock, suggesting analysts remain conservative on Merck’s near-term outlook.
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Cantor Fitzgerald Estimates MRK FY2026 Earnings
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) - Research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald issued their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Merck & Co., Inc. in a report released on Monday, June 9th. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C. Gould anticipates that the company will post earnings of $9.62 per shar
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Acquired by Sarasin & Partners LLP
Sarasin & Partners LLP increased its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 4.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 926,650 shares of the company's stock after buying a
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Handelsbanken Fonder AB Cuts Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Handelsbanken Fonder AB lessened its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 43.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,765,174 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,332,476 shares during the quarter
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Avanza Fonder AB Has $20.30 Million Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Avanza Fonder AB reduced its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 14.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 234,452 shares of the company's stock after selling 39,001 shares during the period. M
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Abacus FCF Advisors LLC
Abacus FCF Advisors LLC lowered its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 43.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 70,249 shares of the company's stock after selling 53,554 shares
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First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services Lowers Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services trimmed its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 68.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,603 shares of the company'
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Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt Cuts Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt lessened its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 43.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,677 shares of the company's stock after selling 15
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Simplicity Wealth LLC Increases Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Simplicity Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 991.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 33,394 shares of the company's stock after acquiri
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Cardinal Capital Management Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Cardinal Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 15.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 266,606 shares of the
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Yousif Capital Management LLC
Yousif Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 2.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 280,249 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,292 shares during
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Farther Finance Advisors LLC Raises Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 60.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 40,160 shares of the company's stock
US FDA approves Merck's RSV antibody for infants
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Tounjian Advisory Partners LLC Purchases New Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Tounjian Advisory Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 23,186 shares of the company's stock, valued at app
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Purchased by Pallas Capital Advisors LLC
Pallas Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 96.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 98,833 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an addi
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City Holding Co. Sells 6,688 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
City Holding Co. lessened its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 28.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,672 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,688 shares during the quarter. C
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Daymark Wealth Partners LLC Sells 16,535 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Daymark Wealth Partners LLC decreased its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 7.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 206,520 shares of the company's stock af
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Baldwin Wealth Partners LLC MA Raises Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Baldwin Wealth Partners LLC MA raised its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 200,550 shares of the company's sto
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Foundation Resource Management Inc. Acquires 59,369 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Foundation Resource Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 46.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 186,197 shares of the company's stock after purchasing
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Wesbanco Bank Inc.
Wesbanco Bank Inc. lowered its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 3.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 356,459 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,960 shares during the quarter. Merck & Co., Inc.
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First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Acquires 33,378 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. raised its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 67.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 83,216 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 3
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Wedmont Private Capital Decreases Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Wedmont Private Capital cut its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 44.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 19,836 shares of the company's stock after selling 15,726 sh
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Capital Investment Advisors LLC Increases Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Capital Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 5.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 336,947 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 1
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Central Bank & Trust Co. Sells 5,146 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Central Bank & Trust Co. trimmed its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 10.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 46,092 shares of the
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OLD National Bancorp IN Has $11.04 Million Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
OLD National Bancorp IN boosted its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 5.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 122,960 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 6,429 shares during the period. OLD National B
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Wynn Capital LLC Boosts Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Wynn Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 53.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 32,489 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 11,310 shares during the period. Merck &
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KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC Has $4.84 Million Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 7.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 53,952 shares of the company's stock after a
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Position Decreased by Bank of New Hampshire
Bank of New Hampshire cut its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 50.8% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 11,116 shares of the company's stock after selli
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Miracle Mile Advisors LLC Boosts Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Miracle Mile Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 9.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 101,107 shares of the company's stock after purcha
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ARS Wealth Advisors Group LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
ARS Wealth Advisors Group LLC raised its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 3.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 160,088 shares of the company's stock after buying an additio
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UMB Bank n.a. Sells 17,879 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
UMB Bank n.a. cut its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 10.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 148,274 shares of the company's stock after selling 17,879 shares during
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Perennial Advisors LLC Invests $370,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Perennial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 4,124 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxima
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Godsey & Gibb Inc. Acquires 22,125 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Godsey & Gibb Inc. boosted its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 11.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 208,129 shares of the company's stock after
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Princeton Global Asset Management LLC Sells 4,093 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Princeton Global Asset Management LLC decreased its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 30.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,394 shares of the company's s
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Gateway Investment Advisers LLC Has $55.25 Million Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Gateway Investment Advisers LLC boosted its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 11.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 615,565 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 6
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Tealwood Asset Management Inc. Sells 6,326 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Tealwood Asset Management Inc. cut its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 20.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 24,919 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is Radnor Capital Management LLC's Largest Position
Radnor Capital Management LLC reduced its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 2.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 507,498 shares of the company'
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Purchased by Vest Financial LLC
Vest Financial LLC raised its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 223.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 39,342 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an addi
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Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Up 1.7% - Still a Buy?
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SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC Sells 3,993 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 11.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 30,127 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,99
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Procyon Advisors LLC Has $4.10 Million Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)
Procyon Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 15.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 45,651 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additio
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