Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
115.79
-0.28 (-0.24%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
115.57
-0.22 (-0.19%)
After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Merck & Co. Analyst Ratings
Total Analysts
14
Consensus Rating
Buy
Price Target
$123.21
Upside
+6.41%
Ratings History
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Buy Initiates $142 | Buy | Initiates | $142 | +22.64% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Initiates $140 | Buy | Initiates | $140 | +20.91% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Guggenheim | Guggenheim | Strong Buy Maintains $122 → $140 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $122 → $140 | +20.91% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Hold Maintains $115 → $120 | Hold | Maintains | $115 → $120 | +3.64% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | Hold Maintains $116 → $120 | Hold | Maintains | $116 → $120 | +3.64% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $125 → $135 | Buy | Maintains | $125 → $135 | +16.59% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Hold Maintains $110 → $115 | Hold | Maintains | $110 → $115 | -0.68% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Maintains $100 → $120 | Hold | Maintains | $100 → $120 | +3.64% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Wolfe Research | Hold → Buy Upgrades $135 | Hold → Buy | Upgrades | $135 | +16.59% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Strong Buy Maintains $105 → $130 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $105 → $130 | +12.27% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Hold Maintains $95 → $110 | Hold | Maintains | $95 → $110 | -5.00% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Hold → Buy Upgrades $82 → $130 | Hold → Buy | Upgrades | $82 → $130 | +12.27% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | B of A Securities | Strong Buy Maintains $105 → $120 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $105 → $120 | +3.64% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $100 → $102 | Hold | Maintains | $100 → $102 | -11.91% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank | Buy Maintains $105 → $120 | Buy | Maintains | $105 → $120 | +3.64% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Strong Buy Maintains $92 → $120 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $92 → $120 | +3.64% | Dec 2, 2025 |
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