Merck & Company (MRK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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MRK Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy

9 Buy

7 Hold

1 Sell

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Merck

& Company

in the past 3 months

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MRK Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$101.47

▲(23.16%Upside)

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Merck & Company in the last 3 months. The average price target is $101.47 with a high forecast of $138.00 and a low forecast of $82.00. The average price target represents a 23.16% change from the last price of $82.39.

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Highest Price Target$138.00

Average Price Target$101.47

Lowest Price Target$82.00

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

TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$94

Buy

14.09%

Upside

Reiterated

07/02/25

Merck & Company's stock score is driven by strong financial performance and attractive valuation metrics. The positive outlook from their earnings call and technical indicators suggest potential growth, although there are challenges such as declining sales in China and tariff impacts. The company's strategic focus on high-growth areas and a robust pipeline supports its long-term potential.

Trung HuynhUBS

UBS

$105

Buy

27.44%

Upside

Reiterated

07/02/25

Merck & Company (MRK) Gets a Buy from UBS

Unknown AnalystBerenberg Bank

Not Ranked

Berenberg Bank

$100

Buy

21.37%

Upside

Reiterated

07/01/25

Berenberg Bank Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)

Steve ScalaTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$100

Hold

21.37%

Upside

Reiterated

06/26/25

TD Cowen Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Merck & Company (MRK)

Geoff MeachamCiti

Citi

―

Hold

―

Reiterated

06/24/25

Citi Keeps Their Hold Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)

Terence FlynnMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$99

Hold

20.16%

Upside

Reiterated

06/23/25

Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Merck & Company (MRK)Morgan Stanley analyst Terrance Flynn reiterated an Equalweight rating and $99.00 price target on Merck (NYSE: MRK).

Courtney BreenBernstein

Bernstein

$95

Hold

15.31%

Upside

Reiterated

06/21/25

We rate MRK & PFE Market-Perform.

Akash TewariJefferies

Jefferies

$138

Buy

67.50%

Upside

Reiterated

06/18/25

Positive Outlook on Merck & Co. Stock Amid Stability in Gardasil Dosing Recommendations

Asad HaiderGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$99

Sell

20.16%

Upside

Reiterated

06/18/25

Sell Rating for Merck & Company Amid Vaccine Policy Uncertainty and Strategic Delays

Mohit BansalWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$97

Hold

17.73%

Upside

Reiterated

06/17/25

Merck & Company (MRK) Gets a Hold from Wells Fargo

Carter GouldCantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald

$85

Hold

3.17%

Upside

Reiterated

06/10/25

Merck & Company (MRK) Receives a Hold from Cantor Fitzgerald

Tim AndersonBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$99

Buy

20.16%

Upside

Reiterated

06/06/25

Bank of America Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)

Chris SchottJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

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Buy

―

Reiterated

06/03/25

Merck & Co.: Strong Buy Rating Backed by Promising Oncology Pipeline and Strategic Initiatives

Evan SeigermanBMO Capital

BMO Capital

$82

Hold

-0.47%

Downside

Reiterated

06/02/25

Merck & Company: Hold Rating Amid Short-Term Challenges and Strategic Uncertainties

Nico ChenDBS

DBS

$100

Buy

21.37%

Upside

Reiterated

05/30/25

Merck & Company: Strong Buy Rating Driven by Keytruda Success and Promising Pipeline Developments

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TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$94

Buy

14.09%

Upside

Reiterated

07/02/25

Trung HuynhUBS

UBS

$105

Buy

27.44%

Upside

Reiterated

07/02/25

Merck & Company (MRK) Gets a Buy from UBS

Unknown AnalystBerenberg Bank

Not Ranked

Berenberg Bank

$100

Buy

21.37%

Upside

Reiterated

07/01/25

Berenberg Bank Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)

Steve ScalaTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$100

Hold

21.37%

Upside

Reiterated

06/26/25

TD Cowen Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Merck & Company (MRK)

Geoff MeachamCiti

Citi

―

Hold

―

Reiterated

06/24/25

Citi Keeps Their Hold Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)

Terence FlynnMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$99

Hold

20.16%

Upside

Reiterated

06/23/25

Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Merck & Company (MRK)Morgan Stanley analyst Terrance Flynn reiterated an Equalweight rating and $99.00 price target on Merck (NYSE: MRK).

Courtney BreenBernstein

Bernstein

$95

Hold

15.31%

Upside

Reiterated

06/21/25

We rate MRK & PFE Market-Perform.

Akash TewariJefferies

Jefferies

$138

Buy

67.50%

Upside

Reiterated

06/18/25

Positive Outlook on Merck & Co. Stock Amid Stability in Gardasil Dosing Recommendations

Asad HaiderGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$99

Sell

20.16%

Upside

Reiterated

06/18/25

Sell Rating for Merck & Company Amid Vaccine Policy Uncertainty and Strategic Delays

Mohit BansalWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$97

Hold

17.73%

Upside

Reiterated

06/17/25

Merck & Company (MRK) Gets a Hold from Wells Fargo

Carter GouldCantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald

$85

Hold

3.17%

Upside

Reiterated

06/10/25

Merck & Company (MRK) Receives a Hold from Cantor Fitzgerald

Tim AndersonBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$99

Buy

20.16%

Upside

Reiterated

06/06/25

Bank of America Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)

Chris SchottJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

―

Buy

―

Reiterated

06/03/25

Merck & Co.: Strong Buy Rating Backed by Promising Oncology Pipeline and Strategic Initiatives

Evan SeigermanBMO Capital

BMO Capital

$82

Hold

-0.47%

Downside

Reiterated

06/02/25

Merck & Company: Hold Rating Amid Short-Term Challenges and Strategic Uncertainties

Nico ChenDBS

DBS

$100

Buy

21.37%

Upside

Reiterated

05/30/25

Merck & Company: Strong Buy Rating Driven by Keytruda Success and Promising Pipeline Developments

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Average Return

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Success Rate

8/13 ratings generated profit

Average Return

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MRK Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating

Mar 25

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

total

In the current month, MRK has received 12 Buy Ratings, 16 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. MRK average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 101.47.

Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

MRK Financial Forecast

MRK Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for MRK is $2.06 with a range of $1.93 to $2.19. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.22. MRK beat its EPS estimate 0.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 39.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MRK has Preformed in-line its overall industry.

MRK Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for MRK is $15.91B with a range of $15.57B to $16.81B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $15.62B. MRK beat its sales estimates 0.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 48.89% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MRK has Preformed in-line its overall industry.

MRK Stock Forecast FAQ

What is MRK’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?

Based on analyst ratings, Merck & Company’s 12-month average price target is 101.47.

What is MRK’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?

Merck & Company has 23.16% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?

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Is MRK a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Merck & Company has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 9 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.

What is Merck & Company’s price target?

The average price target for Merck & Company is 101.47. This is based on 17 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $138.00 ,the lowest forecast is $82.00. The average price target represents 23.16% Increase from the current price of $82.39.

What do analysts say about Merck & Company?

Merck & Company’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 17 Wall Streets Analysts.

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Merck & Company (MRK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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MRK Analyst Recommendation Trends

MRK Financial Forecast

MRK Earnings Forecast

MRK Sales Forecast

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