Merck & Co Inc
6MK
Company Profile
Business description
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. In cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 53% of the company's 2025 sales were generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
Contact
126 East Lincoln Avenue
RahwayNJ07065
USAT: +1 908 740-4000
Sector
Healthcare
Stock type
Defensive
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Fiscal Year End
31 December 2026
Employees
75,000
Stocks News & Analysis
stocks
An undervalued stock to buy that even Warren Buffett likes
Trading at an 18% discount, this wide-moat stock is a rare find.
stocks
Ahead of an IPO, the maths behind Databrick’s $190 billion valuation doesn’t add up
The data and AI company is one of the world’s strongest private companies, but a PitchBook report says it’s unattractive at the current price.
Morningstar Investment Ideas
Markets
Index | Last price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Ordinaries | 8,850.70 | 5.10 | 0.06% |
| CAC 40 | 8,078.48 | 0.68 | 0.01% |
| DAX 40 | 25,374.42 | 34.22 | -0.13% |
| Dow JONES (US) | 51,481.72 | 346.90 | -0.67% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,684.88 | 10.37 | -0.10% |
| HKSE | 24,642.51 | 132.42 | 0.54% |
| NASDAQ | 26,820.38 | 248.34 | -0.92% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,877.62 | 486.59 | -0.73% |
| NZX 50 Index | 13,830.68 | 19.57 | 0.14% |
| S&P 500 | 7,683.93 | 59.48 | -0.77% |
| S&P/ASX 200 | 8,679.70 | 14.70 | 0.17% |
| SSE Composite Index | 3,823.62 | 64.75 | -1.67% |