Based on the Merck & Company Inc stock forecast from 11 analysts, the average analyst target price for Merck & Company Inc is USD 132.78 over the next 12 months. Merck & Company Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Merck & Company Inc is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 8 positive signals and 11 negative signals. At the last closing, Merck & Company Inc’s stock price was USD 130.72. Merck & Company Inc’s stock price has changed by +4.38% over the past week, +4.32% over the past month and +15.24% over the last year.
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Company Overview Merck & Company Inc
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 under the Keytruda, Bridion, Adempas, Lagevrio, Belsomra, Simponi, and Januvia brands, as well as vaccine products consisting of preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines under the Gardasil/Gardasil 9, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, RotaTeq, Live Oral, Vaxneuvance, Pneumovax 23, and Vaqta names. 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. The company 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, wholesalers, government entities, veterinarians, distributors, animal producers, farmers, and pet owners. It has development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo's deruxtecan ADC candidates, which include patritumab deruxtecan, ifinatamab deruxtecan, and raludotatug deruxtecan for the treatment of multiple solid tumors both as monotherapy and/or in combination with other treatments; and AstraZeneca PLC to co-development and co-commercialize AstraZeneca's Lynparza products for multiple cancer types, and Koselugo for multiple indications. The company also has a collaboration agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd., Bayer AG, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, as well Moderna, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Read Less
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, virolo...Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Merck & Company Inc (MRK) Stock
Based on ratings from 11 analysts Merck & Company Inc's stock is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Slightly Bearish. The stock has 15 buy, 1 sell and 2 hold ratings.
MRK stock's dividend yield is 2.45%.
Our analysis grades MRK stock's dividend yield at F. This means that MRK stock's dividend yield is above 22% of the stocks in the Drug Manufacturers - General sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this MRK may be a poor dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 11 analysts, the average taret price for MRK is USD 132.78 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 143 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 104.
MRK stock's Price/Earning ratio is 898.43.
Our analysis grades MRK stock's Price / Earning ratio at F. This means that MRK stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 89% of the stocks in the Drug Manufacturers - General sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this MRK may be a overvalued for its sector.
The last closing price of MRK's stock was USD 130.72.
The most recent market capitalization for MRK is USD 318.60B.
Based on targets from 11 analysts, the average taret price for MRK is projected at USD 132.78 over the next 12 months.
This means that MRK's stock price may go up by +1.57% over the next 12 months.
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As per our most recent records Merck & Company Inc has 70,000 Employees.
Merck & Company Inc's registered address is 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ, United States, 07065.
You can get more information about it from Merck & Company Inc's website at https://www.merck.com.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Low volatility
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio
This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
What not to like
Poor capital utilization
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
Below median total returns
The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Low Dividend Growth
This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
Overpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
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