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Merck & Company (MRK)

130.20

+0.41 (0.32%)

as of Jul 31, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.

Merck & Company (MRK) is recognized for its strong performance, particularly bolstered by its cancer treatment drug, Keytruda, which is a significant revenue driver but faces a looming patent cliff. Despite concerns regarding the future of Keytruda, many experts are optimistic about the company's robust drug pipeline and strategic acquisitions that should help mitigate the risks associated with the loss of this key drug. The consensus among analysts suggests solid revenue growth potential, with expectations that the company will release a considerable number of new drugs by 2030. Additionally, Merck is committed to returning capital to shareholders, which includes stock buybacks and steady dividends, positioning the company as a quality investment in the healthcare sector.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Undervalued

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DON'T BUY

Has declined because of a recall of one of their drugs. Will probably have a bounce.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 28/04. Down 4%.) Had bought for the wrong reasons. Bought at the top of a cycle as a defensive play. Don't buy.

TOP PICK

Dividend yield is very attractive. You pay very little for the upside.

TOP PICK

Yield is over 3%. Trading around 15 X next year's earnings.

TOP PICK

This late in the cycle, look for stocks that are large, overlooked and underowned. Had a low in 2002 and a higher low at the end of 2003 in a downtrend, still expects to see money going to this group.

WEAK BUY

Have more patent issues than the majority of the big pharmas. Not a lot of catalysts. If you are a real long-term, patient investor, not a bad buy.

BUY

Big pharma stocks should do well in this market. Historically, they do well when rates start to move up.

DON'T BUY

Still under a major downtrend line. Trying to find a base.

TOP PICK

A quiet stock in that not many people are expecting much from them, 7/8% growth this year but you do get a nice 3%+ dividend yield while you wait. Trades at about 15 X earnings. Has a new cholesterol drug coming out this year.

BUY

Has had problems with patent expiry's and drugs in its channel. Gives a 3% dividend yield. Continues to like.

TOP PICK

trading at significantly less than fair value. Bad news on drug development. Dividends at 3.3%

DON'T BUY

Have had tremendous issues. They had to stop production on a couple of drugs that were being tested. Virtually no revenue or earnings coming.

DON'T BUY

When the stock is not participating in a bull market, steer clear. A strong Company and well financed with good products but there is no real excitement. If the market rolls over, it would get hit hard.

BUY

Likes some of the major pharmaceuticals at these levels. Very cheap. Buy and hold.

STRONG BUY

A fantastic time to be buying this stock. If the pharmaceutical industry reverts to anything near normal, this is a huge screaming buy.

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