Opinions Bruce Campbell (1)
Merck & CompanyMRKPAST TOP PICKJun 11, 2014
Bruce Campbell (1)Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 09, 2026. Market Open.
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Today's downward move isn't all that outsized. There's been more clarity on US drug pricing. Seeing a bit of market exhaustion, as US pharma is trading at huge premiums relative to their own history.
Rerating from pricing clarity has already been baked in. R&D pipeline in the sector is a mixed bag, doesn't trust it.
He bought it for their strong drug pipeline and is happy to stay here.
Gordon ReidOne of her holdings in the space. This higher-quality name has both growth and less execution risk.
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Pharmas are coming back. Political policy is improving. Keytruda makes up a lot of revenues but faces a patent cliff in 2028. But MRK has invested a lot in new drugs and been buying companies strategically.
(Analysts’ price target is $123.89)
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They have a good pipeline that will help offset the loss of their major Keytruda drug when it goes off-patent. MRK is good at buying and tucking in companies. Their 2025 chart wasn't that great until the end of the year when the sector caught a bid.
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(A Top Pick June 11/13. Up 28.38%.) Acquiring Idenix (IDIX-Q), which is a good deal for them as it supplies another avenue of growth. At the same time, it was a relatively expensive deal. Valuation is still not too daunting. His one-year target is roughly $64. Still a good Hold.