Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
145.65
-1.35 (-0.92%)
Jun 26, 2026, 5:36 PM CET
31.99%
Market Cap 63.33B
Revenue (ttm) 20.96B
Net Income (ttm) 2.53B
Shares Out 434.78M
EPS (ttm) 5.83
PE Ratio 24.99
Forward PE 17.85
Dividend 2.20 (1.50%)
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 27, 2026
Volume n/a
Average Volume 413,575
Open 145.65
Previous Close 147.00
Day's Range 142.55 - 146.50
52-Week Range 100.70 - 147.70
Beta 0.81
RSI 74.33
Earnings Date Aug 6, 2026

About Merck KGaA

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The Life Science segment offers products, solutions, and services to academic, research and diagnostic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as the industrial sector; reagents, consumables, devices, instruments, software, and services for research, production, and testing to lab water instruments, microbiology and biomonitoring products, test assays, analytical reagents, and flow cytometry... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1668
Employees 59,077
Stock Exchange Deutsche Börse Xetra
Ticker Symbol MRK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Merck KGaA's revenue was 21.10 billion, a decrease of -0.26% compared to the previous year's 21.16 billion. Earnings were 2.61 billion, a decrease of -6.09%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for MRK stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is €144.00, which is a decrease of -1.13% from the latest price.

Price Target
€144.00
(-1.13% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Merck KGaA Transcript: M&A announcement

The acquisition of Bio-Techne for $73 per share aims to accelerate growth in Life Science by combining complementary portfolios, with EUR 140 million in cost synergies expected within three years. The deal is immediately margin accretive, enhances innovation, and strengthens U.S. presence.

1 day ago - Transcripts

Merck KGaA Slides: M&A announcement

Merck KGaA has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 25, 2026.

1 day ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Press release: M&A announcement

Merck KGaA issued a press release on June 25, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.

1 day ago - Filings

Germany's Merck Is Buying Bio-Techne for $11.3 Billion

Bio-Techne stock jumps, with Germany's Merck KGaA buying the company at a 24% premium.

1 day ago - Barrons

Germany's Merck to buy Bio-Techne for $73 per share

Merck KGaA has ​agreed to acquire ‌biotech firm Bio-Techne Corp ​for $73 per ​share in cash, ⁠the German ​science and ​healthcare firm said in a statement ​on ​Thursday.

1 day ago - Reuters

Germany's Merck to Buy Bio-Techne for $11 Billion

Merck KGaA offered $73 a share in cash to buy Bio-Techne, representing a 24% premium to the U.S. lab-tools supplier's closing price Wednesday.

1 day ago - WSJ

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Collaborates with Versant Ventures to Launch Saturnus Bio to Advance Treatments for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathies

DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Collaborates with Versant Ventures to Launch Saturnus Bio to Advance Treatments for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathies.

3 days ago - Business Wire

Merck Collaborates with Versant Ventures to Launch Saturnus Bio to Advance Treatments for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathies

DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck Collaborates with Versant Ventures to Launch Saturnus Bio to Advance Treatments for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathies.

3 days ago - Business Wire

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 3 Study for Investigational Antibody-Drug Conjugate in Colorectal Cancer

DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 3 Study for Investigational Antibody-Drug Conjugate in Colorectal Cancer.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Merck KGaA Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Solid organic growth in Life Science and Electronics offset Healthcare declines, with upgraded 2026 guidance reflecting strong Process Solutions and robust cash flow. One-off gains and disciplined cost management supported margins despite FX headwinds.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Merck KGaA Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Merck KGaA has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 13, 2026.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Slides: Q1 2026

Merck KGaA has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 13, 2026.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Earnings release: Q1 2026

Merck KGaA released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 13, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Earnings release: Q1 2026

Merck KGaA released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 13, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Slides: Q1 2026

Merck KGaA has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 13, 2026.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Slides: Investor presentation

Merck KGaA has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 13, 2026.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Germany's Merck KGaA Raises Guidance

The outlook lift comes on expectations of stronger momentum in the group's life-sciences unit, resilience in healthcare, as well as its first-quarter performance and market conditions.

6 weeks ago - WSJ

Merck KGaA lifts earnings outlook on stronger Life Science momentum

Germany's Merck KGaA on Wednesday ​raised its 2026 adjusted ‌operating profit guidance range, citing stronger momentum at ​its Life Science ​division and delayed competition ⁠for its Mavenclad multipl...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Announces First Dose in Phase 3 Study with Enpatoran for Lupus Patients with Active Skin Manifestations

DARMSTADT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading global science and technology company, today announced the first patient was dosed in the Phase 3 program, ELOWEN-1 (NCT0...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Merck KGaA Transcript: AGM 2026

AGM 2026 highlighted strong financial growth, strategic investments in bioprocessing, rare diseases, and AI, and a leadership transition from Garijo to Beckmann. A stable EUR 2.2 dividend per share was proposed, with continued focus on resilience and innovation.

2 months ago - Transcripts

TrumpRx lists many medicines at prices higher than paid in UK

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to make prescription drugs cheaper for Americans than anywhere in the world, but his TrumpRx.gov website is not delivering across the board lower prices than those ...

3 months ago - Reuters

Merck KGaA Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Solid organic growth in Life Science and Healthcare offset macro and FX headwinds, with Electronics rebounding on AI-driven demand. 2026 guidance anticipates stable margins, mid-single-digit Life Science growth, and continued strength in Semiconductor Materials.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Merck KGaA Annual report: Q4 2025

Merck KGaA has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 5, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Earnings release: Q4 2025

Merck KGaA released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 months ago - Filings

Merck KGaA Quarterly report: Q4 2025

Merck KGaA has published its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report on March 5, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings