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Merck & Company (DE:6MK)
XETRA:6MK
6MK Stock Chart & Stats
€99.60
€0.40(0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€99.60
€0.40(0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€65.50 - €103.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume75.00
Average Volume (3M)2.39K
Market Cap
€246.87B
Enterprise Value€321.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€14.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€50.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.76
Shares Outstanding2,472,392,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,255
30 Day Avg. Volume2,387
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.88
Price to Book (P/B)5.02
Price to Sales (P/S)4.06
P/FCF Ratio21.35
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€113.72Price Target Upside14.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)4.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)€57.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business Development And AcquisitionsManagement's emphasis on business development and willingness to pursue mid-sized to sizable acquisitions could accelerate portfolio diversification and add revenue drivers if strategic deals are completed.
Clinical Trial And Regulatory ReadoutsMultiple late-stage clinical study readouts, including pivotal HIV programs and proof-of-concept data for Winrevair, could unlock material upside if results support regulatory approvals or label expansions.
Intellectual Property And Product ExtensionsPotential patent extensions for the flagship immunotherapy and the adoption of a subcutaneous formulation could help smooth revenue declines and extend the product's commercial runway.
Bears Say
One-time Charges And Capital AllocationA significant one-time charge related to an acquisition combined with smaller planned share repurchases weakens near-term reported earnings and reduces a source of shareholder support.
Revenue Guidance And Investor ExpectationsConservative or lower-than-expected revenue guidance reduces upside visibility and can pressure valuation if commercial or clinical progress does not offset the shortfall.
Vaccine Demand And Inventory HeadwindsSoftness in specific vaccine products, driven by reduced immunization rates and excess competitor inventory, can prolong sales weakness and delay market share recovery for recent launches.
Merck & Company News
6MK FAQ
What was Merck & Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Merck & Company lowest stock price was €65.50 and its highest was €103.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Merck & Company’s market cap?
Merck & Company’s market cap is €246.87B.
When is Merck & Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Merck & Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 37 days.
How were Merck & Company’s earnings last quarter?
Merck & Company released its earnings results on Feb 03, 2026. The company reported €1.761 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.736 by €0.025.
Is Merck & Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Merck & Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Merck & Company pay dividends?
Merck & Company pays a Quarterly dividend of €0.723 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.18%. See more information on Merck & Company dividends here
What is Merck & Company’s EPS estimate?
Merck & Company’s EPS estimate is -1.3.
How many shares outstanding does Merck & Company have?
Merck & Company has 2,472,392,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Merck & Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Merck & Company reported an EPS of €1.761 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.736. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.259%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Merck & Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:6MK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Merck & Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€113.72 (14.18% Upside)
€113.72 (14.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:6MK Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $40.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
36.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Merck & Company
Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes, as well as vaccine products, such as preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. It serves drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, and government agencies; managed health care providers, such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions; and physicians and physician distributors, veterinarians, and animal producers. The company has collaborations with AstraZeneca PLC; Bayer AG; Eisai Co., Ltd.; Ridgeback Biotherapeutics; and Gilead Sciences, Inc. to jointly develop and commercialize long-acting treatments in HIV. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey.
6MK Company Deck
6MK Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balances near-term challenges (a sizable one-time Sidera acquisition charge, meaningful vaccine softness — notably Gardasil down 35% — RSV uptake below expectations, and an identified ~$2.5B headwind from generics and pricing reforms) against clear commercial and pipeline momentum (5% Q4 revenue growth, KEYTRUDA resilience, multiple high-growth product launches, strong specialty product performance, animal health growth, completed strategic acquisitions, and a materially expanded long‑term commercial opportunity with numerous near-term clinical readouts and regulatory milestones). While 2026 reported EPS and margins are being impacted by the acquisition charge and short-term pressures, management emphasizes durable long-term growth driven by a deep pipeline and new product launches, positioning the company for stronger growth beyond the LOE period.View all DE:6MK earnings summaries6MK Sales Breakdown
89.43% Pharmaceutical
9.77% Animal Health
0.79% Other
6MK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€113.72
▲(14.18% Upside)
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