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Merck & Company (MRK)

119.60

+0.08 (0.07%)

as of Jun 9, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 9, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 21 opinions in the last 12 months.

Merck & Company (MRK) is widely recognized for its robust drug pipeline, particularly in the oncology space, despite concerns surrounding the impending patent expiration of its blockbuster drug Keytruda in 2028, which currently accounts for a significant portion of its revenue. Experts express mixed sentiments on its future performance; while some highlight the strong growth prospects from various drugs in the pipeline and strategic acquisitions, others point to risks and valuation concerns in light of the upcoming patent cliff. Analysts have shown optimism regarding MRK's capacity to sustain revenue growth post-Keytruda, often citing its decent dividend yield and potential for substantial upside. Overall, the company has been recommended as a solid investment, with a call for cautious management of positions amid broader market uncertainty and clarity on US drug pricing affecting the pharmaceutical sector.

Consensus

Bullish

Valuation

Undervalued

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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)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 21/18, Up 51%) Really likes it. A top pick for several years. Immunotherapy drug for cancer is leading the pack. Leader in the space.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 30/18, Up 44%) Likes healthcare. Chart is up and to the right. Any volatility has tended to be about politics. Secular bull market. Healthcare should be a core holding, and Merck would be a good place to start. Surgical devices like Baxter are also good.

DON'T BUY

Merck vs. Pfizer Two large pharma companies that are treading water. A lot of the drugs they develop are coming off patent. You must look at their pipelines, with Merck doing very well while Pfizer has some good franchises, like Lipitor. Merck likely has the better pipeline. Neither has enough revenue growth or cash flow to entice him to buy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 05/18, Up 29%) An investor should diversify in the health sector, and MRK is a diversified health company. MRK has done very well in their oncology side. They're becoming dominant in immunotherapies. MRK gets their science and data right, unlike their peers.

TOP PICK

A long-time top pick. Their entire business line works, particularly immunotherapies. It's had a great run. He writes covered calls on this to generate extra income. (Analysts’ price target is $81.25)

HOLD

The small and mid-cap pharma sector has been on fire he says. On a relative basis, he believes, this may lead to acquisitions by the larger players. MRK-N has a big war chest to do this. He has not entered this space yet, but it is starting to check all his boxes for entry. He would suggest an ETF to diversify risk, especially at this stage of the cycle.

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