Is MRK a good investment in 2026?

Merck & Co. trades at a P/E ratio of 15.7, with medium volatility (22.5% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of MRK?

Based on 30-day volatility of 22.5%, MRK has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.26 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Merck & Co. (MRK) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does MRK pay dividends?

Yes, Merck & Co. has a dividend yield of 2.97%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$283.09B

P/E RATIO

15.7

BETA

0.26

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.97%

52W HIGH

$125.14

52W LOW

$73.31

VOLATILITY

22.5%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$121.57 → $114.50-5.82%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$93.11 → $114.50+23.0%

MRK | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/19/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	MRK	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	15.7x	22.0x	↓ 29%
Beta	0.26	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.97%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	22.5%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare MRK's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
MRMRK(You are here)	$114.50	$283.09B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$284.33	$258.08B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$237.28	$571.82B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.32	$155.35B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Merck & Co. is currently trading at $114.50, which is 8.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.26, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME5.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MRK a good buy right now?

Merck & Co. trades at 15.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 22.5% volatility.

Does MRK pay dividends?

Yes, Merck & Co. offers a dividend yield of 2.97%. This translates to approximately $3.40 per share annually.

How volatile is MRK?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 22.5% and beta of 0.26,MRK is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.