Merck KGaA Future Growth

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Merck KGaA is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.7% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 12.9% in 3 years.

Key information

10.7%

Earnings growth rate

11.0%

EPS growth rate

Pharmaceuticals earnings growth	20.5%
Revenue growth rate	4.2%
Future return on equity	12.9%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	18 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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Mar 26

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.20

Mar 05

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Feb 14

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Dec 12

Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Trading At A 50% Discount?

Nov 09

Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 15

Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 17

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.85

Mar 29

Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) A Risky Investment?

Jan 13

We Think MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Oct 15

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

Sep 19

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

XTRA:MRK - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (EUR Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	23,045	3,702	3,733	5,255	13
12/31/2025	22,074	3,395	3,304	5,006	14
12/31/2024	21,163	2,945	3,011	4,597	14
9/30/2024	20,963	2,696	2,160	4,408	N/A
6/30/2024	20,870	2,626	2,052	4,205	N/A
3/31/2024	20,820	2,722	1,961	3,966	N/A
12/31/2023	20,993	2,824	1,897	3,784	N/A
9/30/2023	21,428	2,893	1,912	3,746	N/A
6/30/2023	22,061	3,078	2,198	4,042	N/A
3/31/2023	22,327	3,242	2,334	4,272	N/A
12/31/2022	22,232	3,326	2,491	4,259	N/A
9/30/2022	21,785	3,473	2,788	4,289	N/A
6/30/2022	20,952	3,311	2,658	4,204	N/A
3/31/2022	20,254	3,188	2,734	4,240	N/A
12/31/2021	19,687	3,055	3,234	4,616	N/A
9/30/2021	19,072	2,689	3,125	4,859	N/A
6/30/2021	18,546	2,733	3,073	4,562	N/A
3/31/2021	17,795	2,278	2,702	4,177	N/A
12/31/2020	17,534	1,987	2,002	3,477	N/A
9/30/2020	17,317	1,884	1,684	2,879	N/A
6/30/2020	16,924	1,419	1,498	2,640	N/A
3/31/2020	16,776	1,549	1,729	2,879	N/A
12/31/2019	16,152	1,292	1,858	2,856	N/A
9/30/2019	15,658	1,139	1,967	2,906	N/A
6/30/2019	15,354	1,118	1,751	2,706	N/A
3/31/2019	15,096	938	1,425	2,332	N/A
12/31/2018	14,836	1,071	1,270	2,219	N/A
9/30/2018	14,597	1,921	1,031	2,120	N/A
6/30/2018	14,364	2,218	N/A	2,147	N/A
3/31/2018	14,346	2,389	N/A	2,299	N/A
12/31/2017	14,517	2,548	N/A	2,696	N/A
9/30/2017	14,699	1,787	N/A	2,842	N/A
6/30/2017	14,906	1,628	N/A	3,152	N/A
3/31/2017	15,016	1,529	N/A	2,943	N/A
12/31/2016	15,024	1,629	N/A	2,518	N/A
9/30/2016	14,658	1,480	N/A	2,449	N/A
6/30/2016	14,054	1,387	N/A	2,253	N/A
3/31/2016	13,469	1,418	N/A	2,268	N/A
12/31/2015	12,845	1,109	N/A	2,195	N/A
9/30/2015	12,380	1,269	N/A	2,618	N/A
6/30/2015	12,180	1,154	N/A	2,472	N/A
3/31/2015	11,776	1,114	N/A	2,576	N/A
12/31/2014	11,363	1,157	N/A	2,706	N/A
9/30/2014	11,106	1,158	N/A	2,005	N/A
6/30/2014	10,937	1,249	N/A	2,105	N/A
3/31/2014	10,963	1,261	N/A	2,119	N/A
12/31/2013	11,095	1,202	N/A	2,226	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MRK's forecast earnings growth (10.7% per year) is above the savings rate (1%).

Earnings vs Market: MRK's earnings (10.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the German market (20.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MRK's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: MRK's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (5.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MRK's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MRK's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (12.9%).

Merck KGaA Future Growth

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Recent future growth updates

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2022

Price target increased to €195

Price target increased to €170

Recent updates

Merck KGaA to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Mar 06, 2025

Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Merck KGaA Announces Phase III Maneuver Trial of Pimicotinib

Merck KGaA (XTRA:MRK) completed the acquisition of Unity Semiconductor SAS for €160 million.

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Merck KGaA Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase III Study of Oral Cladribine in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat

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Merck KGaA (XTRA:MRK) intends to acquire Unity Semiconductor SAS.

Merck KGaA (XTRA:MRK) intends to acquire Unity Semiconductor SAS.

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First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Merck KGaA, Annual General Meeting, Apr 25, 2025

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Will Pay A Dividend Of €2.20

Upcoming dividend of €2.20 per share

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €2.20

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Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €2.20

Dividend of €2.20 announced

Full year 2023 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations

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Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15%

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Merck Launches First Ever AI Solution to Integrate Drug Discovery and Synthesis

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

Merck KGaA to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Mar 07, 2024

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Second quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analyst expectations

Merck KGaA, Annual General Meeting, Apr 26, 2024

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First quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations

Merck Announces CFO Changes

Upcoming dividend of €2.20 per share at 1.3% yield

These 4 Measures Indicate That MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.20

Full year 2022 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

Now 21% undervalued

Now 21% undervalued

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We Think MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analyst expectations

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MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Mar 02, 2023

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2022

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Gerresheimer and Merck Transform Primary Packaging into Digital Twins

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Second quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analyst expectations

Does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations

Upcoming dividend of €1.85 per share

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's (ETR:MRK) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.85

Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 04, 2022

Is MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK) A Risky Investment?

Third quarter 2021 earnings released

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A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (ETR:MRK)

Price target increased to €195

Price target increased to €170

Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €1.71 (vs €0.67 in 2Q 2020)

Head of Oncology Development Klaus Edvardsen has left the company