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Merck & Co. (MRK)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$79.29 USD

79.29
11,898,967

+1.17 (1.50%)

Updated Aug 1, 2025 03:59 PM ET

After-Market: $79.36 +0.07 (0.09%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value C Growth B Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 39% (96 out of 246)

Industry: Large Cap Pharmaceuticals

Zacks News

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LLY's non-obesity drugs like Verzenio and Taltz are fueling sales growth as investor focus stays on GLP-1 blockbusters.

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Trading Rotation Kicks Off 2nd Half of 2025

Tech stocks lagged after a very strong first half of the year, while healthcare led the way.

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Will Merck (MRK) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Merck (MRK) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Pfizer's Strong Late-Stage Pipeline Can Drive Long-Term Growth

PFE's robust late-stage pipeline, recent FDA wins and deep oncology bets position it for long-term growth through 2030.

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BMY Loses 16.3% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

BMY loses 16.3% YTD as pipeline setbacks and generic pressure offset gains from new drug approvals and sales.

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Merck (MRK) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

Merck (MRK) closed the most recent trading day at $78.83, moving 1.05% from the previous trading session.

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Will MRK's Growing Pipeline Help Navigate the Looming Keytruda LOE?

Merck's growing pipeline, with nearly 20 new launches ahead, is set to reshape its portfolio as Keytruda's 2028 patent expiry nears.

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Will New Drugs Enable BMY to Offset the Impact of Generic Competition?

BMY depends on Reblozyl, Opdualag and Breyanzi to offset revenue hits from generics and Medicare Part D impacts.

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Merck Moves Past 50-Day Average: How to Play MRK Stock Now

MRK breaks above its 50-day average but near-term headwinds and weak China sales challenge the bullish case.

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MRK's Winrevair Phase III Study in Newly Diagnosed PAH Meets Goal

Merck's Winrevair meets goal in a phase III study in newly diagnosed PAH patients, showing strong efficacy.

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Pfizer to Face Several Headwinds: Can It Successfully Navigate Them?

PFE faces a decline in COVID revenues, LOE pressure and IRA impacts but rising EPS estimates offer a glimmer of resilience.

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Sanofi Trades Below 50 & 200-Day Moving Averages: Time to Buy the Dip?

SNY trades below key moving averages but strong Dupixent growth, pipeline wins and rising estimates may keep bulls invested.

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EXEL Stock Rises on Positive Data From Colorectal Cancer Study

EXEL jumps 7.4% as STELLAR-303 trial hits key survival goal in colorectal cancer, boosting hopes for an approval of zanzalintinib.

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Will AbbVie's Growing Oncology Portfolio Aid Top-line Growth?

ABBV's growing oncology portfolio, now spanning five therapies, is helping offset Imbruvica's sales decline and boost top-line growth.

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Pfizer Boasts Strong Oncology Portfolio: Can it Sustain Growth?

PFE's oncology portfolio, boosted by Seagen and late-stage pipeline assets, may fuel growth amid lackluster stock performance.

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Why the Market Dipped But Merck (MRK) Gained Today

Merck (MRK) closed at $79.29 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.29% move from the prior day.

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Merck (MRK) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Merck (MRK) concluded the recent trading session at $78.28, signifying a -3.31% move from its prior day's close.

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Slowing Gardasil Sales Hurt MRK's Top Line: Is Recovery in the Cards?

Merck's Gardasil sales decline due to weak demand trends in China, with new launches expected to offset the downside.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Merck (MRK): Should You Buy?

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Merck (MRK). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

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BMY Focuses on Label Expansion of Drugs: Will This Revive Growth?

BMY's banks on label expansion of drugs like Sotyktu and Opdivo to boost sales in the wake of generic competition for legacy drugs.

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PFE's New & Acquired Drugs Hold Key to Revenue Growth Amid Headwinds

PFE's new drug launches and Seagen acquisition are driving revenue gains despite COVID declines and market headwinds.

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Here's Why Merck (MRK) Fell More Than Broader Market

In the most recent trading session, Merck (MRK) closed at $80.32, indicating a -1.27% shift from the previous trading day.

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JNJ vs. MRK: Which Healthcare Titan Offers Better Growth Prospects?

JNJ edges ahead of MRK with stronger 2025 growth prospects, a broader pipeline and better sales momentum despite key headwinds.

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Merck (MRK) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

Merck (MRK) closed at $81.35 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.55% move from the prior day.

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Merck Secures FDA Nod for New RSV Antibody Enflonsia in Infants

MRK wins early FDA approval for RSV antibody Enflonsia in infants, with U.S. launch planned before the 2025-26 season.