Merck & Co. (MRK) Stock
$145.19
−1.48% Close Oct 15
MRK stock is 7.5% below its 52-week high of $156.92 while remaining in an uptrend
Open interactive chartMRK stock price today
MRK stock closed at $145.19 on Oct 15, 2026, down 1.48% from the prior close of $147.37. The session range ran from $144.91 to $152.34 on volume of 13.9 million shares, against a 50-day average of 10.1 million. Over the past week the stock is up 1.97%, over one month up 0.19%, over three months up 13.87%, and year to date up 37.93%. The one-year return is 71.42%.
- Last close
- $145.19
- Day range
- $144.91 to $152.34
- 52-week range
- $82.01 to $156.92
- From 52-week high
- −7.5%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 10.1M
- 1 week
- +2.0%
- 1 month
- +0.2%
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- Year to date
- +37.9%
- 1 year
- +71.4%
- 3 years
- +40.1%
- 5 years
- +77.2%
Is MRK stock in an uptrend?
Yes, MRK stock is in an uptrend: it meets the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
Yes, MRK stock is in an uptrend: it meets the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average. Zero of the 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters are active. The 100-day ROC is 18.6% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 21.2% against a minimum of 25%, so neither filter passes. The Trend Template matched on Oct 15, 2026. The 50-day SMA of $144.77 sits above the 150-day SMA of $127.99 and the 200-day SMA of $124.67, and the 200-day average is rising at a 3.88% slope.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- +18.6% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- +21.2% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Uptrend
- Minervini Trend Template
- Met on Oct 15
- 50-day average
- Above
- 150-day average
- Above
- 200-day average
- Above
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +3.88%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 2.69%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
MRK support and resistance levels
The closest levels below MRK stock's close are the 9-day EMA at $144.72, the 50-day SMA at $144.77 and the 21-day EMA at $145.06, all within about 0.3% of the close. Lower down, the latest Daily Pivot low sits at $138.8, 4.4% under the close, followed by the 30-week SMA at $129.45 and the 150-day SMA at $127.99. The 200-day SMA at $124.67 is 14.1% below the close. Overhead, the Daily Pivot high at $153.57 is 5.8% above the close.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $153.57 | +5.8% |
| 21-day EMA | $145.06 | −0.1% |
| 50-day SMA | $144.77 | −0.3% |
| 9-day EMA | $144.72 | −0.3% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $138.80 | −4.4% |
| 30-week SMA | $129.45 | −10.8% |
| 150-day SMA | $127.99 | −11.8% |
| 200-day SMA | $124.67 | −14.1% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $145.19.
MRK breakout and scanner signals
The Minervini Trend Template last fired as bullish on Oct 2, 2026, with 53 signals over the past year. A newer signal appeared in the last 5 sessions, and members can see it in the journal. The most recent bearish readings are an Ichimoku TK cross on Oct 5, 2026, with 3 signals in the past year, and a 9/21 EMA cross on Oct 2, 2026, with 1 signal in the past year. Daily Pivot Breakout and Episodic Pivot had no signals in the past year.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | Oct 2, 2026New signal in the last 5 sessions. See it in the journal. | 53 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | Oct 5, 2026 (bearish) | 3 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Oct 2, 2026 (bearish) | 1 |
MRK seasonality by month
October has the highest average monthly return in the MRK stock data, at 1.97% over 26 years, though its median is 0.47% and 50% of Octobers were up. November follows with an average of 1.91%, a median of 2.47% and up months in 62% of years. September is the weakest month, averaging -1.97% with a median of -1.21% and up months in 41% of years. April shows an average of 1.89% and a median of 3.12%.
- Jan−0.5%54% up
- Feb−1.4%33% up
- Mar+0.2%67% up
- Apr+1.9%63% up
- May+0.7%59% up
- Jun+0.6%52% up
- Jul−0.4%41% up
- Aug+1.1%56% up
- Sep−2.0%41% up
- Oct+2.0%50% up
- Nov+1.9%62% up
- Dec+1.4%62% up
Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
MRK earnings history
MRK stock's most recent reported quarter was Aug 4, 2026, with actual EPS of -0.13 against an estimate of -0.26, a surprise of -50%. The Apr 30, 2026 quarter reported -1.28 against an estimate of -1.47, a surprise of -12.93%. The Feb 16, 2026 report showed -0.59 against an estimate of -10.85, a surprise of -94.56%. The Feb 3, 2026 quarter reported 2.04 against an estimate of 2.01, a surprise of 1.49%. Trailing twelve-month EPS is $1.26.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $-0.26 | $-0.13 | −50.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $-1.47 | $-1.28 | −12.9% |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $-10.85 | $-0.59 | −94.6% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $2.01 | $2.04 | +1.5% |
MRK bull and bear case
The bullish list for MRK stock has 3 items and the bearish list has 1. Bullish: the stock met the Minervini Trend Template on Oct 15, 2026, the 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order, and price is above a rising 200-day moving average. Bearish: neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with a 100-day ROC of 18.6% and a 100-day EMA slope of 21.2% against required levels of 40% and 25%. The risks list is empty in the current data.
What looks strong
- Met the Minervini Trend Template on 2026-10-15.
- The 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order.
- Price is above a rising 200-day moving average.
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC 18.6%, 100-day EMA slope 21.2%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
MRK news and SEC filings, last 30 days
MRK stock has four filings in the last 30 days. An 8-K dated Oct 13, 2026 carries the label Executive or director change. Three Form 4 filings are dated Oct 1, 2026, and none of them carries a label.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
MRK valuation and fundamentals
MRK stock has a trailing P/E of 117.0 and a forward P/E of 15.9 on a market cap of $358.2 billion. Enterprise value is $410.4 billion, with EV to EBITDA of 14.2, price to sales of 5.5 and price to book of 8.7. Trailing EPS is $1.26, and the PEG ratio is -0.90. Revenue over the trailing twelve months is $66.6 billion, up 5.1%, with a 73.5% gross margin and a 4.8% profit margin.
- Market cap
- $358.21B
- Enterprise value
- $410.41B
- P/E (trailing)
- 117.0
- P/E (forward)
- 15.9
- PEG
- -0.90
- Price to sales
- 5.46
- Price to book
- 8.68
- EV to EBITDA
- 14.2
- Gross margin
- +73.5%
- Operating margin
- −0.2%
- Profit margin
- +4.8%
- Return on equity
- +7.0%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $66.57B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +5.1%
- Cash
- $7.14B
- Debt
- $53.91B
- Beta
- 0.22
MRK dividends and splits
MRK stock has a dividend yield of 2.32% and a payout ratio of 266.67%. The dividend history in the data has no recent payments listed, so the payment cadence cannot be shown from current data. Operating cash flow is $20.0 billion and free cash flow is $15.2 billion. Debt is $53.9 billion against cash of $7.1 billion.
- Dividend yield
- 2.32%
- Payout ratio
- 266.7%
Who owns MRK?
- Shares outstanding
- 2.47B
- Float
- 2.46B
- Held by insiders
- +0.1%
- Held by institutions
- +83.0%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +1.2%
- Days to cover
- 2.9
What does Merck & Co., Inc. do?
MRK stock belongs to the Drug Manufacturers - General industry within the Healthcare sector. Merck & Co., Inc. develops, manufactures and delivers prescription medicines, vaccines and biologic therapies across oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, immunology and hospital-based care. Its animal health business supplies veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and technology-supported solutions for livestock, companion animals and aquaculture. The company is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, employs 73,000 people and is led by CEO Mr. Robert M. Davis J.D.
- CEO
- Mr. Robert M. Davis J.D.
- Employees
- 73,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, NJ, United States
- Website
- merck.com
MRK stock FAQ
Is MRK stock in an uptrend?
Yes, MRK stock is in an uptrend: it meets the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
What is the MRK stock price today?
MRK stock closed at $145.19 on Oct 15, 2026, down 1.48% from the prior close of $147.37. Its 52-week range runs from $82.01 to $156.92.
What are the support levels for MRK stock?
MRK stock's closest levels below the close are the 9-day EMA at $144.72, the 50-day SMA at $144.77 and the 21-day EMA at $145.06. The latest Daily Pivot low is $138.8, and the 200-day SMA is $124.67.
What were the recent earnings results for MRK stock?
MRK stock's most recent reported quarter was Aug 4, 2026, with actual EPS of -0.13 against an estimate of -0.26. That is a surprise of -50%, and the prior quarter on Apr 30, 2026 reported -1.28 against -1.47.
Are there insider transactions for MRK stock?
Insider ownership of MRK stock is 0.056%, and the current data has no insider transaction records. Three Form 4 filings for MRK stock are dated Oct 1, 2026.
Is MRK stock seasonal?
October has the highest average monthly return for MRK stock in the data, at 1.97% over 26 years, though its median is 0.47%. September is the weakest month, averaging -1.97%.
What are the bull and bear cases for MRK stock?
The bullish case for MRK stock rests on the Minervini Trend Template match on Oct 15, 2026, averages stacked in uptrend order and price above a rising 200-day average. The bearish case is that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active.
What recent filings does MRK stock have?
MRK stock has an 8-K dated Oct 13, 2026 labeled Executive or director change. Three Form 4 filings dated Oct 1, 2026 also appear in the last 30 days.