Merck & Co., Inc.

NYSE:MRK Voorraadrapport

Marktkapitalisatie: US$274.0b

Merck Dividenden en inkoop

Dividend criteriumcontroles 5/6

Merck is een dividendbetalend bedrijf met een huidig rendement van 3.11% dat ruimschoots wordt gedekt door de winst.

Belangrijke informatie

3.1%

Dividendrendement

1.8%

Terugkoop Rendement

Totaal aandeelhoudersrendement4.9%
Toekomstig dividendrendement3.4%
Dividendgroei6.5%
Volgende betaaldatum dividendn/a
Ex-dividenddatumn/a
Dividend per aandeeln/a
Uitbetalingsratio44%

Recente updates van dividend en inkoop

Merck (NYSE:MRK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.85

Dec 02
Merck (NYSE:MRK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.85

Recent updates

Merck: Bullish Setup Into Q1 Earnings

Apr 27

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Oncology Anchor: Why Merck’s 46% Discount Defies the Keytruda Cliff

Merck’s 2026 narrative is a high-stakes drama centered on Keytruda , the world’s top-selling cancer drug. For years, the market has treated Merck like a "one-trick pony" due to the looming 2028 "patent cliff," where Keytruda will lose its legal protection and face generic competition.

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.

MRK: Cidara Flu Deal Will Likely Highlight Overstated Long Term Hopes

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Merck has moved higher to a range of about $105 to $135. Analysts point to sector re-ratings, recent upgrades to Outperform, and confidence in the company’s product pipeline and deal activity as key drivers of their updated views.

MRK: Cidara Flu Deal Will Likely Expose Overstated Long Term Expectations

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Merck higher, lifting the price target by $1 to $83 as they factor in stronger revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple supported by recent positive research initiations and deal activity. Analyst Commentary Street research around Merck has turned more constructive in recent weeks, with several firms highlighting an improving growth outlook and a more attractive risk reward profile.

Merck predicts unstoppable growth with KEYTRUDA and WINREVAIR hitting record hihs

based on Q3 result

MRK: Cidara Acquisition And Patent Overhang Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance

Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Merck to approximately $106.62 from about $104.27 per share, citing the higher Street price target of $105, growing confidence in its infectious disease and oncology pipeline, and the view that shares remain attractively valued relative to the company's long term growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Street research on Merck continues to highlight a constructive long term outlook balanced by execution and concentration risks, with recent notes refining expectations around valuation, pipeline durability, and capital allocation.

Merck (NYSE:MRK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.85

Dec 02
Merck (NYSE:MRK) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.85

MRK: Recent Pipeline Deals And Patent Expiry Will Shape Outlook Ahead

Analysts have raised the price target for Merck to $105 from $98, citing stronger growth prospects and a more favorable valuation because of the company’s expanding pipeline and recent strategic deals. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on Merck highlights both positive momentum and notable risks that could influence the company’s trajectory in the months ahead.

Merck & Co., Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Nov 02
Merck & Co., Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

US Investments And New Product Launches Will Shape Future Markets

Merck’s analyst price target edged up to $101.75, driven by positive sentiment around the Verona Pharma acquisition’s boost to the respiratory portfolio, ongoing digital and oncology partnerships, and stable vaccine outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to Merck’s $10B acquisition of Verona Pharma, seeing Verona’s Ohtu as a strategic anchor drug to expand Merck’s respiratory franchise and enhance competitiveness against major therapeutics in the space.

Shareholders Can Be Confident That Merck's (NYSE:MRK) Earnings Are High Quality

Aug 12
Shareholders Can Be Confident That Merck's (NYSE:MRK) Earnings Are High Quality

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)3.1%
Markt onderkant 25% (US)1.4%
Markt Top 25% (US)4.2%
Gemiddelde industrie (Pharmaceuticals)2.2%
Analist prognose (MRK) (tot 3 jaar)3.4%

Opmerkelijk dividend: Het dividend van MRK ( 3.11% ) is hoger dan dat van de onderste 25% van de dividendbetalers op de US markt ( 1.4% ).

Hoog dividend: Het dividend MRK ( 3.11% ) is laag vergeleken met de top 25% van dividendbetalers in de US markt ( 4.23% ).


Winstuitkering aan aandeelhouders

Verdiendekking: Met zijn redelijk lage payout ratio ( 44.4% ) worden de dividendbetalingen van MRK ruimschoots gedekt door de winst.


Contante uitbetaling aan aandeelhouders

Kasstroomdekking: Met zijn redelijke cash payout ratio ( 67.9% ) worden de dividendbetalingen van MRK gedekt door kasstromen.


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Bedrijfsanalyse en status van financiële gegevens

GegevensLaatst bijgewerkt (UTC-tijd)
Bedrijfsanalyse2026/04/30 10:35
Aandelenkoers aan het einde van de dag2026/04/30 00:00
Inkomsten2026/03/31
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.

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Industrie en sector

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Bronnen van analisten

Merck & Co., Inc. wordt gevolgd door 49 analisten. 20 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