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MRK

Merck & Company Inc

NYSE: MRK · HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL

$110.95
+0.84% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$276.38B
P/E ratio
15.37
P/S ratio
4.25x
EPS (TTM)
$7.28
Dividend yield
2.83%
52W range
$71 – $124
Volume
9.8M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
4.8
Quality
C
9.5
Profitability
A+
4.0
Valuation
C
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →201 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$129.74
+16.94%
12-Month target
$116.11
+4.65%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$96.48
Margin of safety
-15.07%
4 Strong Buy14 Buy11 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Profit margin 28.10% — above average
+ ROE 36.90% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $1.82B — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- 15.07% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$59.28B$60.12B$64.17B$65.01B$65.01B$67.4B
Net income$14.52B$365.00M$17.12B$18.25B$2.96B
EPS$7.28$5.09
Free cash flow$14.71B$9.14B$18.10B$12.36B$1.82B
Profit margin24.49%0.61%26.68%28.08%28.10%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-31SEIDMAN, CHRISTINE EBuy68$120.29
2026-03-31GLOCER, THOMAS HBuy405$120.29
2026-03-31COE, MARY ELLENBuy249$120.29

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
MRK$276.38B594.09.54.04.8-15.07%Buy
LLY$789.69B7810.010.05.06.5Strong Buy
JNJ$547.64B594.79.03.36.0-41.97%Buy
ABBV$351.47B634.08.04.75.0-24.92%Buy
UNH$322.34B545.35.57.34.8+42.06%Buy
AZN$294.17B646.78.05.35.0+4.07%Buy

Smart narrative

Merck & Company Inc trades at $110.95. representing a P/E of 15.37x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $65.01B. with profit margins at 28.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $96.48.

Frequently asked questions

What is Merck & Company Inc's stock price?
Merck & Company Inc (MRK) trades at $110.95.
Is Merck & Company Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 59/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $96.48.
What is the price target of Merck & Company Inc (MRK)?
The analyst target price is $129.74, representing +16.9% upside from the current price of $110.95.
What is the intrinsic value of Merck & Company Inc (MRK)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $96.48, a -15.1% margin of safety versus $110.95.
What is the future stock price of MRK by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Merck & Company Inc could reach $134.28 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Merck & Company Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $65.01B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.

Company info

SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryDRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio4.25x
ROE36.90%
Beta0.28
50D MA$118.60
200D MA$99.21
Shares out2.47B
Float2.47B
Short ratio
Avg volume9.8M

Performance

1 week-4.00%
1 month-8.53%
3 months+1.56%
YTD+4.53%
1 year
3 years
5 years