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Merck & Co. (MRK)

Merck & Co. (MRK) is a healthcare company operating in drug manufacturers—general. Valuation and momentum can move with trial outcomes, regulatory news, and reimbursement shifts. Use this profile to monitor momentum shifts, volatility regime, and valuation signals in one dashboard.

PRICE
$119.30
-2.58% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$297.99B
P/E RATIO
16.4
BETA
0.30
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
2.85%
52W HIGH
$125.14
52W LOW
$73.31
VOLATILITY
25.0%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$107.92 → $119.30+10.54%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$92.25 → $119.30+29.3%
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MRK | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRICMRKSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio16.4x22.0x 26%
Beta0.300.85Less volatile
Div Yield2.85%1.50%Above avg
30d Volatility25.0%22%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare MRK's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
MRK(You are here)
$119.30$297.99BHealthcare
UNH$286.66$259.67BHealthcareVIEW →
JNJ$243.47$586.74BHealthcareVIEW →
PFE$27.10$154.08BHealthcareVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Merck & Co. is currently trading at $119.30, which is 4.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.30, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME7.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MRK a good buy right now?

Merck & Co. trades at 16.4x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.0% volatility.

Does MRK pay dividends?

Yes, Merck & Co. offers a dividend yield of 2.85%. This translates to approximately $3.40 per share annually.

How volatile is MRK?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.0% and beta of 0.30,MRK is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:33 PM