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MRK
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Oct 3 closing price
Price
$89.19
Change
-$0.32 (-0.36%)
Capitalization
222.78B

MRK Merck & Co Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections... Show more

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a Summary for MRK with price predictions
Oct 03, 2025

Momentum Indicator for MRK turns positive, indicating new upward trend

MRK saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on September 30, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 79 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 79 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for MRK just turned positive on October 01, 2025. Looking at past instances where MRK's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MRK moved above its 50-day moving average on September 30, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for MRK crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 03, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MRK advanced for three days, in of 330 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MRK declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

MRK broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 01, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for MRK entered a downward trend on September 30, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.548) is normal, around the industry mean (9.704). P/E Ratio (13.792) is within average values for comparable stocks, (24.419). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.798) is also within normal values, averaging (2.018). Dividend Yield (0.036) settles around the average of (0.027) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.547) is also within normal values, averaging (3.548).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. MRK’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. MRK’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 77, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

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published Earnings

MRK is expected to report earnings to rise 10.80% to $2.36 per share on October 30

Merck & Co MRK Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'25
Est.
$2.36
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.10
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.08
Q4'24
Missed
by $0.09
Q3'24
Beat
by $0.07
The last earnings report on July 29 showed earnings per share of $2.13, beating the estimate of $2.03. With 12.97M shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 222.78B.
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published Dividends

MRK is expected to pay dividends on October 07, 2025

Merck & Co MRK Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.81 per share will be paid with a record date of October 07, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2025. The last dividend of $0.81 was paid on July 08. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a developer of human and animal health products

Industry PharmaceuticalsMajor

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Pharmaceuticals Major
Address
126 East Lincoln Avenue
Phone
+1 908 740-4000
Employees
72000
Web
https://www.merck.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, MRK has been loosely correlated with PFE. These tickers have moved in lockstep 65% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if MRK jumps, then PFE could also see price increases.

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To MRK
1D Price
Change %
MRK100%
-0.36%
PFE - MRK
65%
Loosely correlated
+1.07%
BIIB - MRK
55%
Loosely correlated
+2.98%
ABBV - MRK
54%
Loosely correlated
-1.12%
AZN - MRK
52%
Loosely correlated
+1.98%
AMGN - MRK
51%
Loosely correlated
+0.16%
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