Merck & Co., Inc.

NYSE:MRK Voorraadrapport

Marktkapitalisatie: US$376.4b

Merck Dividenden en inkoop

Dividend criteriumcontroles 4/6

Merck is een dividendbetalend bedrijf met een huidig rendement van 2.23%. Volgende betalingsdatum is op 7th October, 2026 met een ex-dividenddatum van 15th September, 2026.

Belangrijke informatie

2.2%

Dividendrendement

1.0%

Terugkoop Rendement

Totaal aandeelhoudersrendement3.3%
Toekomstig dividendrendement2.4%
Dividendgroei6.5%
Volgende betaaldatum dividend07 Oct 26
Ex-dividenddatum15 Sep 26
Dividend per aandeeln/a
Uitbetalingsratio259%

Recente updates van dividend en inkoop

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Aug 20

Merck And Moderna's Melanoma Results

Summary Moderna and Merck have been working together for some years now on cancer therapies that would combine Merck’s Keytruda antibody with personalized mRNA immunotherapy from Moderna. Since each cancer patient’s tumor case is indeed somewhat different from any other, the idea is to use biopsy and blood samples to tailor the therapeutic-vaccine effects of the mRNA injections to each patient's profile of neoantigens being produced by their tumors. The trial met its primary endpoint of improvement in recurrance-free survival and a secondary endpoint of distant metastasis-free survival. This was apparently the first prespecified interim readout; the trial will continue to evaluate endpoints like overall survival. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narratiefupdate Aug 12

MRK: Pipeline Execution And Patent Cliff Response Will Shape Future Earnings Balance

Merck's updated analyst price target framework now points to a fair value of $136.85, up from $132.78. Analysts link this shift to a series of higher Street targets that emphasize the company's dividend profile, pipeline progress, and M&A optionality.
Narratiefupdate Jul 29

MRK: Pipeline Execution And Policy Headwinds Will Restrain Multiple Expansion

Merck's updated analyst price target reflects a modest fair value move to about $108, with analysts pointing to refreshed pipeline assumptions, sector re-rating, and multiple expansion as key drivers behind the change. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Merck highlights a mix of optimism around the pipeline and sector setup alongside a more cautious tone on execution risks, earnings durability, and regulatory overhangs.
Narratiefupdate Jul 14

MRK: Oncology Pipeline And Patent Cliff Responses Will Shape Earnings Balance

Merck's updated analyst price target moves higher by a few dollars, reflecting modestly higher fair value estimates to $132.78, alongside generally supportive analyst views around the company's Q2 setup, sector fund flows, and long term pipeline assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Merck are broadly constructive ahead of the upcoming Q2 report, with most recent research focused on price target updates, the earnings setup, and how the pipeline and regulatory backdrop could shape the stock's risk and reward profile.
Narratiefupdate Jun 30

MRK: Late-Stage Pipeline And Oncology Approvals Will Support Higher Future P E Multiple

Analysts have raised the Merck fair value estimate to $155 from $150, pointing to higher long term earnings expectations and multiple expansion, as reflected in recent Street price target increases to as high as $155. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Merck reflects a cluster of constructive views, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and highlighting long term earnings potential.
Narratiefupdate Jun 15

MRK: Terns Acquisition Execution And Bidding Risk Will Constrain Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price targets for Merck higher by about $3 to $15 in recent research, supporting a modest increase in the fair value estimate to $101.68. This reflects updated profit margin assumptions and a slightly lower future P/E, along with adjustments to revenue growth expectations and discount rates.
Narratiefupdate Jun 01

MRK: Oncology Pipeline And Terns Deal Will Shape Future Earnings Balance

Analysts have nudged their average price targets on Merck higher by $3 to $15 in recent weeks, citing updated views on the company’s oncology pipeline, the Terns Pharmaceuticals deal, and specific assets like Sac TMT that some expect could materially influence Merck’s long term earnings profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Merck clusters around two main themes, the potential of key pipeline assets like Sac TMT and TERN-701, and how recent study outcomes and deal activity could affect execution risk and valuation.
Narratiefupdate May 21

Merck (MRK) – Expands Oncology Leadership with New Clinical Data at ASCO 2026

Announcement Overview Analyst: Qudus Adebara (Founder, Wane Investment House) Merck & Co., Inc. (“Merck” or “the Company”), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has announced that it will present more than 100 abstracts spanning over 25 cancer types at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting , scheduled for May 29 – June 2, 2026.
Narratiefupdate May 19

Merck Completes Acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals

Strengthening Hematology Pipeline with Breakthrough CML Therapy Candidate TERN-701 Analyst: Qudus Adsebara (Founder, Wane Investment House) Transaction Overview Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has successfully completed the acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc following the conclusion of its cash tender offer and merger process. The acquisition reinforces Merck’s strategy of expanding its oncology and hematology pipeline through science-driven and value-enhancing business development initiatives.
Narratiefupdate May 17

MRK: Oncology Pipeline And Terns Deal Will Shape Forward Risk Balance

Merck's analyst fair value estimate is now $129.74. Analysts link this adjustment and modestly higher assumed revenue growth and P/E multiples to recent price target increases from firms such as Wells Fargo, UBS, JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, RBC, and Barclays following pipeline updates and the Terns acquisition.
Analyse-artikel May 11

Merck's (NYSE:MRK) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Merck & Co., Inc.'s ( NYSE:MRK ) lackluster earnings report last week. Our...
Narratiefupdate May 02

MRK: Oncology Reorg And Deals For Targeted Therapies Will Support Higher P E Multiple

Analysts nudged the Merck price target higher by a few dollars per share, reflecting updated expectations for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple, supported by recent research commentary on the pipeline and business development moves. Analyst Commentary Recent research has tilted positive around Merck, with several large firms adjusting their models and price targets to reflect updated views on the pipeline, partnered programs, and business development activity.
Narratiefupdate Apr 19

Merck & Co., Inc. – Tender Offer for Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Full Acquisition Transaction)

Author: Qudus Adebara (Founder of Wane Investment House) Transaction Overview Merck & Co., Inc. (known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada) has formally commenced a cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc., following the signing of a definitive agreement on March 25, 2026.
Narratiefupdate Apr 18

MRK: Oncology Reorg And Pipeline Deals Will Support Higher Future P E Multiple

Analysts have lifted their Merck price targets by up to the mid double digits in recent weeks, citing higher modeled revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and updated views on future P/E multiples as Merck advances its pipeline and business development moves. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Merck has been broadly constructive, with a cluster of price target revisions and fresh initiations pointing to confidence in the company’s execution, pipeline progress, and M&A activity.
Narratiefupdate Apr 04

MRK: M&A Execution Risks Around Terns And Revolution Will Restrain Future Upside

Analysts have nudged Merck's fair value estimate higher to approximately $101.30, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly stronger revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a marginally lower future P/E. This view is supported by a wave of recent price target increases into the $130 to $150 range and fresh Outperform or Overweight initiations on the stock.
Narratiefupdate Mar 21

MRK: Pipeline Readouts And Oncology Reorg Will Support Higher Future P E Multiple

The analyst price target for Merck has been reset from $136 to $150. This reflects analysts' updated assumptions for modestly higher revenue growth, a stronger profit margin profile, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple, supported by recent research that highlights potential upside from Sac TMT, upcoming launches, and key Phase 3 readouts.
Narratiefupdate Mar 06

MRK: Keytruda Cliff And M&A Uncertainty Will Likely Curb Long Term Upside

Analysts have lifted their Merck fair value estimate from $83.00 to about $101.04, pointing to broad price target hikes across the Street and citing confidence in upcoming product launches, Phase 3 readouts, and management's approach to the Keytruda loss of exclusivity. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Merck has tilted positive, with several firms lifting price targets and starting the stock with favorable ratings.
Narratiefupdate Feb 20

MRK: Pipeline Readouts And Gardasil Policy Shifts Will Shape Forward Risk Balance

Analysts have lifted their Merck fair value estimate from $115.11 to $124.88, citing a higher expected future P/E, modestly higher projected revenue growth, and a series of recent price target hikes that highlight confidence in upcoming launches and data readouts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Merck points to a generally constructive tone, with many firms adjusting ratings and price targets in a way that supports a higher fair value, while still flagging a few execution and policy watchpoints for investors to track.
Narratiefupdate Feb 06

MRK: Rising Confidence In Pipeline Execution To Support Richer Future P E Multiple

Analysts have nudged our Merck fair value estimate higher to $136, reflecting a higher average price target across firms such as Scotiabank, Goldman Sachs, BMO, BofA, Citi, Wells Fargo, Bernstein, Cantor Fitzgerald, TD Cowen, and others, who cite stronger top line expectations, updated margin assumptions, and a richer future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, bullish analysts are largely aligned in their view that Merck is executing well enough to support higher valuation assumptions.
Narratiefupdate Jan 23

MRK: M&A Pipeline And Gardasil Policy Shifts Will Shape Future Risk Balance

Analysts lifted their Merck fair value estimate by about $8.50 to $115.11 per share as they factor in a higher future P/E multiple, recent price target increases from several firms, and growing confidence in the company being added to BofA's "US 1 List." Analyst Commentary Recent research on Merck gives you a mix of confidence in the company’s execution and some clear areas to watch. Here is how the current commentary breaks down.

Komende dividendbetaling

VandaagAug 24 2026Ex Dividend DatumSep 15 2026Betaaldatum dividendOct 07 202622 days vanaf ex-dividendKoop in de volgende 22 days om het komende dividend te ontvangen

Stabiliteit en groei van betalingen

Dividenden ophalen

Stabiel dividend: Het dividend per aandeel van MRK is de afgelopen 10 jaar stabiel gebleven.

Groeiend dividend: De dividendbetalingen van MRK zijn de afgelopen 10 jaar gestegen.


Dividendrendement versus markt

Merck Dividendrendement versus markt
Hoe verhoudt MRK dividendrendement zich tot de markt?
SegmentDividendrendement
Bedrijf (MRK)2.2%
Markt onderkant 25% (US)1.3%
Markt Top 25% (US)4.0%
Gemiddelde industrie (Pharmaceuticals)1.8%
Analist prognose (MRK) (tot 3 jaar)2.4%

Opmerkelijk dividend: Het dividend van MRK ( 2.23% ) is hoger dan dat van de onderste 25% van de dividendbetalers op de US markt ( 1.32% ).

Hoog dividend: Het dividend MRK ( 2.23% ) is laag vergeleken met de top 25% van dividendbetalers in de US markt ( 4% ).


Winstuitkering aan aandeelhouders

Verdiendekking: Gezien de hoge payout ratio ( 259.4% ) worden de dividendbetalingen van MRK niet goed gedekt door de winst.


Contante uitbetaling aan aandeelhouders

Kasstroomdekking: Met zijn redelijke cash payout ratio ( 52.2% ) worden de dividendbetalingen van MRK gedekt door kasstromen.


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Bedrijfsanalyse en status van financiële gegevens

GegevensLaatst bijgewerkt (UTC-tijd)
Bedrijfsanalyse2026/08/24 03:37
Aandelenkoers aan het einde van de dag2026/08/21 00:00
Inkomsten2026/06/30
Jaarlijkse inkomsten2025/12/31

Gegevensbronnen

De gegevens die gebruikt zijn in onze bedrijfsanalyse zijn afkomstig van S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. De volgende gegevens worden gebruikt in ons analysemodel om dit rapport te genereren. De gegevens zijn genormaliseerd, waardoor er een vertraging kan optreden voordat de bron beschikbaar is.

PakketGegevensTijdframeVoorbeeld Amerikaanse bron *
Financiële gegevens bedrijf10 jaar
  • Resultatenrekening
  • Kasstroomoverzicht
  • Balans
Consensus schattingen analisten+3 jaar
  • Financiële prognoses
  • Koersdoelen analisten
Marktprijzen30 jaar
  • Aandelenprijzen
  • Dividenden, splitsingen en acties
Eigendom10 jaar
  • Top aandeelhouders
  • Handel met voorkennis
Beheer10 jaar
  • Leiderschapsteam
  • Raad van bestuur
Belangrijkste ontwikkelingen10 jaar
  • Bedrijfsaankondigingen

* Voorbeeld voor effecten uit de VS, voor niet-Amerikaanse effecten worden gelijkwaardige formulieren en bronnen gebruikt.

Tenzij anders vermeld zijn alle financiële gegevens gebaseerd op een jaarperiode, maar worden ze elk kwartaal bijgewerkt. Dit staat bekend als Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) of Last Twelve Month (LTM) gegevens. Meer informatie.

Analysemodel en Snowflake

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Industrie en sector

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Bronnen van analisten

Merck & Co., Inc. wordt gevolgd door 49 analisten. 23 van deze analisten hebben de schattingen van de omzet of winst ingediend die zijn gebruikt als input voor ons rapport. Inzendingen van analisten worden de hele dag door bijgewerkt.

AnalistInstelling
David ToungArgus Research Company
Charles ButlerBarclays
Emily FieldBarclays