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Merck KGaA (DE:MRK)
XETRA:MRK
MRK Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
7 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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MRK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€174.71
▲(47.25% Upside)
| Highest Price Target€190.00 | Average Price Target€174.71 | Lowest Price Target€160.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Goldman Sachs
Reiterated
04/16/25
Bernstein
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04/09/25
DZ BANK AG
Reiterated
04/01/25
Deutsche Bank
Reiterated
03/07/25
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
03/06/25
Kepler Capital
Reiterated
03/06/25
Morgan Stanley
Downgraded
02/12/25
Jefferies
Reiterated
01/21/25
Stifel Nicolaus
€185
Buy
55.92%
Upside
Reiterated
11/14/24
Merck KGaA's Strong Q3 Performance and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating
Barclays
€195
Buy
64.35%
Upside
Reiterated
10/29/24
Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (MKGAF)Barclays analyst Emily Field reiterated an Overweight rating and EUR195.00 price target on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (OTC: MKGAF).
BMO Capital
€132.46
Buy
11.64%
Upside
Reiterated
10/23/24
BMO Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Merck KGaA (0O14)
Exane BNP Paribas
€190
Buy
60.13%
Upside
Reiterated
10/18/24
Citi Reiterates Buy Rating on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (MKGAF)Citi analyst Peter Verdult reiterated a Buy rating and EUR190.00 price target on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (OTC: MKGAF).
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Goldman Sachs
Reiterated
04/16/25
Bernstein
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04/09/25
DZ BANK AG
Reiterated
04/01/25
Deutsche Bank
Reiterated
03/07/25
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
03/06/25
Kepler Capital
Reiterated
03/06/25
Morgan Stanley
Downgraded
02/12/25
Jefferies
Reiterated
01/21/25
Stifel Nicolaus
€185
Buy
55.92%
Upside
Reiterated
11/14/24
Merck KGaA's Strong Q3 Performance and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating
Barclays
€195
Buy
64.35%
Upside
Reiterated
10/29/24
Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (MKGAF)Barclays analyst Emily Field reiterated an Overweight rating and EUR195.00 price target on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (OTC: MKGAF).
BMO Capital
€132.46
Buy
11.64%
Upside
Reiterated
10/23/24
BMO Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Merck KGaA (0O14)
Exane BNP Paribas
€190
Buy
60.13%
Upside
Reiterated
10/18/24
Citi Reiterates Buy Rating on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (MKGAF)Citi analyst Peter Verdult reiterated a Buy rating and EUR190.00 price target on Merck KGaA (MRK:GR) (OTC: MKGAF).
Best Analysts Covering Merck KGaA
Which Analyst Should I Follow If I Want to Buy DE:MRK and Sell After:
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
15/25 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.06%
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rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 60.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +1.06% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
19/29 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.91%
reiterated a xxx
rating 17 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 65.52% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.91% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
19/29 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+11.11%
reiterated a buy rating 17 days ago
Copying Peter Spengler's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 65.52% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +11.11% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
19/29 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+21.31%
reiterated a xxx
rating 17 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 65.52% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +21.31% per trade.
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MRK Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
30
20
14
19
15
Hold
1
1
2
3
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
31
21
16
22
18
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
MRK Financial Forecast
MRK Stock Forecast FAQ
What is DE:MRK’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Merck KGaA’s 12-month average price target is €174.71.
What is DE:MRK’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Merck KGaA has 47.25% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is Merck KGaA a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Merck KGaA has a consensus rating of Strong Buy, which is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Merck KGaA’s share price target?
The average share price target for Merck KGaA is €174.71. This is based on 9 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst share price target is €190.00 ,and the lowest forecast is €160.00. The average share price target represents 47.25% Increase from the current price of €118.65.
The highest analyst share price target is €190.00 ,and the lowest forecast is €160.00. The average share price target represents 47.25% Increase from the current price of €118.65.
What do analysts say about Merck KGaA?
Merck KGaA’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 9 Wall Streets Analysts.
How can I buy shares of Merck KGaA?
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