Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health segments. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, diabetes, and women's health, as well as vaccine products. The Animal Health segment provides discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as a suite of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. The company has collaborations with AstraZeneca PLC; Bayer AG; Eisai Co., Ltd.; and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. It serves drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, and government agencies; managed health care providers, such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions; and physicians and physician distributors, veterinarians, and animal producers. The company has collaboration agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. to co-develop and co-commercialize long-acting investigational treatment combinations of Lenacapavir and Islatravir in HIV; Amathus Therapeutics to develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases; and Linnaeus Therapeutics, Inc. to evaluate LNS8801 in combination with KEYTRUDA for patients with advanced cancer. It also has a collaboration with Biomed X Gmbh for building on ongoing research projects in the fields of oncology (DNA damage response and RNA splicing) and autoimmunity (intestinal epithelial barrier in autoimmune diseases); and a collaboration agreement with NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. to focus primarily on the development of novel medicines for unmet patient needs in retinal and CVM diseases, including heart failure. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/14/2025 | $84.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 4/22/2025 | $85.00 | Neutral | Cantor Fitzgerald |
| 2/18/2025 | $128.00 → $105.00 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 2/10/2025 | $121.00 → $100.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 1/8/2025 | $110.00 | Buy → Hold | Truist |
| 12/20/2024 | $136.00 → $105.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 12/10/2024 | $121.00 | Buy | BofA Securities |
| 12/4/2024 | $130.00 | Hold → Buy | HSBC Securities |
| 11/15/2024 | Peer Perform | Wolfe Research | |
| 11/11/2024 | Buy → Neutral | Daiwa Securities |
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Citigroup downgraded Merck from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $84.00
Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Merck with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $85.00
Deutsche Bank downgraded Merck from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $105.00 from $128.00 previously
TD Cowen downgraded Merck from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $100.00 from $121.00 previously
Truist downgraded Merck from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $110.00
BMO Capital Markets downgraded Merck from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $105.00 from $136.00 previously
BofA Securities resumed coverage of Merck with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $121.00
HSBC Securities upgraded Merck from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $130.00
Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Merck with a rating of Peer Perform
Daiwa Securities downgraded Merck from Buy to Neutral
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Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that new data from its research pipeline for HIV prevention and treatment will be presented at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) taking place July 13-17, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. Merck will share new scientific findings from its HIV clinical development programs, including Phase 2 data on the safety and pharmacokinetics of MK-8527, an investigational, novel nucleoside reverse transcriptase translocation inhibitor (NRTTI), dosed orally once monthly, in development for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). HIV clinical data presented at IAS 202
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NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage NEW YORK, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 20 million people are diagnosed annually with cancer, while cancer kills almost 10 million people a year worldwide (https://ibn.fm/dyQrw) with these numbers expected to grow. The American Cancer Society projects that by 2050, 35 million people will be diagnosed with cancer every year. Despite significant progress made in treating the disease, there is still a desperate need — and an enormous market potential — for new and more effective cancer drugs. Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE:CLDI) (Profile) is committed to developing a novel approach to treating cancer through the precise delivery of genetic medic
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and granted priority review for a new supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking approval to update the U.S. product label based on the Phase 3 ZENITH trial for WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk). In 2024, WINREVAIR was approved for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, Group 1 PH) to increase exercise capacity, improve WHO* functional class (FC), and reduce the risk of clinical worsening events. The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), or target action date, of Oct. 25, 2025. The sBLA
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, will hold its second-quarter 2025 sales and earnings conference call with institutional investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 29. During the call, company executives will provide an overview of Merck's performance for the quarter. Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live audio webcast of the call via this weblink. A replay of the webcast, along with the sales and earnings news release, supplemental financial disclosures and slides highlighting the results, will be available at www.merck.com. All participants may join the call by dialing (800) 369-3351 (U.S. and Canada Toll-Fr
ENFLONSIA is the first and only RSV preventive option for administration to infants using the same dose regardless of weight Ordering will begin in July, with shipments delivered before the start of the 2025-2026 RSV season Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab-cfor) as an option for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in infants younger than 8 months of age who are born during or entering their first RSV season. The ACIP also voted to incl
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that scientific and commercial team leaders will host a virtual investor event where they will give an overview of the company's advancing HIV treatment and prevention research pipeline on July 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Investors, analysts, members of the media and the general public are invited to listen to a webcast of the presentation at this weblink. Institutional investors and analysts who would like to ask a question during the session, please dial in using the information on the events page and follow the operator's instructions. About Merck's HIV research pipeline For an overview of Merck'
WINREVAIR significantly reduced the risk of clinical worsening events in recently diagnosed PAH patients over 70 percent of whom were on double background therapy HYPERION, third Phase 3 study to demonstrate significant efficacy in adults with PAH, was previously stopped early based on review of available data from clinical program Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 HYPERION study evaluating WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk) versus placebo (both in combination with background therapy) in recently diagnosed adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO* Group 1) functional class (FC) II or
The first patient has been dosed in the IDeate-Prostate01 phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of investigational ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) versus docetaxel in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with disease progression during or after treatment with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor. Ifinatamab deruxtecan is a specifically engineered, potential first-in-class B7-H3 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and being jointly developed by Daiichi Sankyo and Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada. While localized prostate cancer has a five-year survival rate of
Approval introduces the first perioperative anti-PD-1 treatment regimen for adults with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck's anti-PD-1 therapy, for the treatment of adult patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (Combined Positive Score [CPS] ≥1) as determined by an FDA-approved test, as a single agent as neoadjuvant treatment, continued as adjuvant treatment in combinat
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Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, will hold its second-quarter 2025 sales and earnings conference call with institutional investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 29. During the call, company executives will provide an overview of Merck's performance for the quarter. Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live audio webcast of the call via this weblink. A replay of the webcast, along with the sales and earnings news release, supplemental financial disclosures and slides highlighting the results, will be available at www.merck.com. All participants may join the call by dialing (800) 369-3351 (U.S. and Canada Toll-Fr
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.81 per share of the company's common stock for the third quarter of 2025. Payment will be made on July 8, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2025. About Merck At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intens
Total Worldwide Sales Were $15.5 Billion, a Decrease of 2% From First Quarter 2024; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 1% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 4% to $7.2 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 6% WINREVAIR Sales Were $280 Million Animal Health Sales Grew 5% to $1.6 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 10% GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Declined 41% to $1.3 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Declined 40% GAAP EPS Was $2.01; Non-GAAP EPS Was $2.22 Presented Compelling Data From a Diverse Range of Programs, Including: Phase 3 Trial of Subcutaneous Pembrolizumab With Berahyaluronidase Alfa Phase
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, will hold its first-quarter 2025 sales and earnings conference call with institutional investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 24. During the call, company executives will provide an overview of Merck's performance for the quarter. Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live audio webcast of the call via this weblink. A replay of the webcast, along with the sales and earnings news release, supplemental financial disclosures and slides highlighting the results, will be available at www.merck.com. All participants may join the call by dialing (800) 369-3351 (U.S. and Canada Toll-Fre
Fourth-Quarter Worldwide Sales Were $15.6 Billion, an Increase of 7% From Fourth Quarter 2023; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Growth Was 9% Fourth-Quarter GAAP EPS Was $1.48; Non-GAAP EPS Was $1.72; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Charge of $0.23 per Share Related to Certain Business Development Transactions Full-Year Worldwide Sales Were $64.2 Billion, an Increase of 7% From Full Year 2023; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Growth Was 10% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 18% to $29.5 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 22% WINREVAIR Sales Were $419 Million Animal Health Sales Grew 4% to $5.9 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, S
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.81 per share of the company's common stock for the second quarter of 2025. Payment will be made on April 7, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2025. The Board also authorized an additional $10 billion of treasury stock purchases with no time limit for completion. About Merck At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, will hold its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 sales and earnings conference call with institutional investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 4. During the call, company executives will provide an overview of Merck's performance for the fourth quarter and outlook for 2025. Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live audio webcast of the call via this weblink. A replay of the webcast, along with the sales and earnings news release, supplemental financial disclosures and slides highlighting the results, will be available at www.merck.com. All participants may join the call by dialin
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.81 per share of the company's common stock for the first quarter of 2025. Payment will be made on Jan. 8, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 16, 2024. About Merck At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intens
Third quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth 2024 full year revenue guidance increased to $160 million - $165 million (previously $140 million - $157 million) and core adjusted earnings per diluted share1 increased to $5.50 - $5.70 (previously $5.00 - $5.50) Company to hold Investor and Analyst Day in Boston on December 10, 2024 Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Easter
Total Worldwide Sales Were $16.7 Billion, an Increase of 4% From Third Quarter 2023; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Growth Was 7% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 17% to $7.4 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 21% WINREVAIR Sales Were $149 Million; U.S. Launch of WINREVAIR Gaining Momentum; Received Approval in the EU Animal Health Sales Grew 6% to $1.5 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 11% GAAP EPS Was $1.24; Non-GAAP EPS Was $1.57; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Net Charge of $0.79 per Share Related to Certain Business Development Transactions Achieved Significant Milestones in Vaccine Programs CAPVAXIVE Recommended by t
Strengthening Board with Industry Veterans Gemini Bioproducts, LLC ("GeminiBio"), a biopharma and advanced therapy raw materials supplier, and a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC ("BelHealth"), a Fort Lauderdale-based healthcare private equity firm, announced today the appointment of Michael Stella to its Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250218608576/en/Mike Stella, CEO of Ascend Advanced Therapies, joins the Board at GeminiBio to provide strategic leadership in the fields of cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing. (Photo: Business Wire) GeminiBio prov
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Eikon Therapeutics Inc., a California-based biotechnology company that applies advanced engineering and high-performance computing to the identification of important new medicines, today announced the appointment of Kenneth C. Frazier as an independent director effective April 1, 2022. Among the world's most admired global business leaders, Mr. Frazier is the executive chairman and former CEO of Merck (NYSE:MRK), chairman of health assurance initiatives at the venture capital firm General Catalyst, and a director of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220331005316/en/Kenneth C. Frazi
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that Dr. Roy D. Baynes, head of Global Clinical Development (GCD) and Chief Medical Officer, Merck Research Laboratories (MRL), will be retiring from Merck in July. Dr. Baynes will be succeeded by Dr. Eliav Barr, effective April 1, 2022. Dr. Baynes will continue to report to Dr. Dean Y. Li, president, Merck Research Laboratories, until his retirement. "Roy is one of the world's pre-eminent oncologists and clinical development experts, and his masterful spearheading of the development of KEYTRUDA leaves an indelible mark on Merck, on oncology and on the lives of patients and their families. As textbooks are
Organon (NYSE:OGN), a global women's health company, today announced the appointment of Meghan Rivera as US Managing Director. With over 20 years of commercial experience in bio-pharmaceutical organizations and digital therapeutics, Ms. Rivera will be responsible for leading Organon's 400-strong US Commercial Operations team, maximizing growth potential across the company's portfolio of women's health, biosimilars, and established brands treatment areas. Ms. Rivera has significant commercial experience including roles in bio-pharmaceutical and digital therapeutic organizations and agency partners. She has extensive women's health expertise, having held leadership roles in commercial and ge
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the independent members of the Merck Board of Directors have appointed Thomas H. Glocer as independent lead director effective immediately. Mr. Glocer has served on the Merck Board of Directors since 2007. He has extensive management, operational, technology and international business expertise, including his history of accomplishment and executive leadership while chief executive officer and a director of Thomson Reuters Corporation. Mr. Glocer also serves as independent lead director at Morgan Stanley. "Since Tom joined our board in 2007, his expertise, counsel and guidance have been invaluable to
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Cristal N. Downing has been appointed chief communications & public affairs officer, a newly created role, effective August 16, 2021. Downing will become a member of Merck's Executive Team and lead the development, advancement and execution of the company's communications and public affairs strategy. "Cristal is a transformational leader with a well-established track record of achievement," said Rob Davis, CEO and president, Merck. "Cristal's experience, business acumen, leadership capabilities and integrity will be invaluable as we drive productive conversations and strategic impact with a broad rang
Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Michael Klobuchar has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy officer, a newly created role, effective July 5, 2021. As chief strategy officer, Klobuchar will become a member of Merck's Executive Committee and lead the advancement and execution of the company's strategy. "Our company's strength lies in the insight and expertise of our team and our unrelenting commitment to creating and deploying new medicines and vaccines that address important human and animal health needs," said Rob Davis, president, Merck. "Mike's insights, experience in key strategic, operational and financial r
Better Therapeutics, Inc., a prescription digital therapeutics company delivering cognitive behavioral therapy to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey to its board of directors; she will also serve as Compensation Committee chair. "Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey brings critical insights into health policy, as well as her background as a primary care physician at a critical juncture for Better Therapeutics," said David Perry, co-founder and chairman of Better Therapeutics. "Her experience and counsel will help us establish our prescription digital therapeutics as the new standard of care for people with cardiometabolic diseases.