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Merck & Company (MRK)

152.55

+3.56 (2.39%)

as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 25 opinions in the last 12 months.

Merck & Company (MRK) remains a focal point in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly due to its leading cancer treatment drug, Keytruda, which accounts for a significant portion of its revenue but faces a patent expiration in 2028. Experts note that while revenue growth has been modest in the past few years, recent breakthroughs in cancer trials have generated optimism for the company's potential future. There is a general recognition of Merck's strong pipeline of upcoming drugs, which could help offset the revenue decline anticipated from Keytruda going off-patent. Several experts have recommended strict stop-loss strategies to protect investments while pursuing gains, emphasizing a balance of growth potential and valuation concerns. Overall, the sentiment leans towards cautious optimism as analysts grapple with Merck's future amidst challenges and opportunities.

Consensus

positive

Valuation

fair value

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HOLD

You'd need to have a Democratic sweep in the upcoming election to have an effect on Wall St. Has a 3.2% yield. Great pipeline of drugs. 8% growth rate. Lagged healthcare the last little while, as most money has gone to Covid treatments. Continues to hold.

DON'T BUY

An Act in the US back in the early 1980's introduced the end of patents with drugs. Patent expiration opened the door for generics. MRK has become the most successful pharma company and has a big patent coming due soon. He would tend to move towards the bio-pharma space instead.

TOP PICK

A Top 100 S&P company, trading in US dollars. His model price is $133.28. A good pullback in price -- good value here. He sees supply chains coming back in health back to US companies. Yield 3.2% (Analysts’ price target is $93.68)

TOP PICK

He doesn't recommend pharma but they are so cheap that he has to. He has a model price of $122.73 or 55% upside. It is a screaming opportunity. (Analysts’ price target is $97.61)

TOP PICK

Great business. Wide lineup of high margin drugs, robust new pipeline. 23 consecutive quarters of positive earnings surprises. Defensive growth name. 16x earnings, 10-12% growth rate. Yield is 2.82%. (Analysts’ price target is $99.40)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 03/18, Up 19%) This company's been on their top picks list since 2016. He spoke to the head of Research when they were brining forward immunotherapy drug Keytruda. The trials are going well over multiple trials. They are also #3 in the animal business too.

TOP PICK

His model price is $126 -- 41% potential upside. Demographics favour it. He can't understand why this sector is still so cheap. Yield 2.72% (Analysts’ price target is $99.24)

BUY

It's done quite well. New products are coming out. Dividend growth rate was 15% last year which is because of the new product cycle. Revenues were up by 12% which is big for the pharmaceutical sector.

BUY

Healthcare is a constructive space right now -- defensive, but not too expensive. MRK is a good candidate with a strong return on equity and fair valuation (17 times earnings) and debt is not an issue.

TOP PICK

Has done quite well relative to other healthcare names. Wide line of high marketing drugs, and a good pipeline of new drugs. One of the better names. 22 consecutive quarters of positive earnings. Decent PEG ratio. Yield is 2.66%. (Analysts’ price target is $96.29)

WAIT

If he had to pick one pharma, he'd pick Merck. Their pipeline is superior to peers, and well managed. But he wouldn't own the industry at this point in the cycle.

TOP PICK

Products marketed to over 140 countries. Main drugs in diabetes and oncology. Robust pipeline of new drugs, which will drive revenues over the long term. Not too expensive, with an 11-12% growth rate. Yield is 2.65%. (Analysts’ price target is $96.69)

BUY

Pfizer vs. Merck He owns both, which both score well in price momentum, high ROE, great balance sheet, pay a sustianble yield and are stable stocks. Merck has slightly better valuation metrics, but both stocks are very similar.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 05/18, Up 37%) It's been his top pick for three years. They continue to execute, like their immunotherapy drug. Trades at only 15x earnings with a good rate of return. The market is focused on their Keytruda therapy which merck is executing well.

TOP PICK

A diversified drugmaker that generates consistent returns. Patent declines are offset by a deep pipeline of new drugs from acquisitions. Also boast and organic R&D. MRK pays an attractive yield and has a decent balance sheet. Positive developments continue from Keytruda, an immuno-oncology therapy. MRK trades at 15x earnings. (Analysts’ price target is $91.73)

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