Merck & Co Shares Plummet Amidst Volatile Market Conditions

Merck & Co (MRK) shares have seen a significant fluctuation in price over the past year. The stock closed at $153.56 on August 26, 2026, down by 1.85% from its previous closing price of $155.19. In comparison to its 52-week high of $156.92 and low of $75.81, the current price is relatively stable.

The company's market capitalization stands at $371 billion, with a PE ratio of 121.50 and forward PE ratio of 55.56. The PB ratio is 8.98, while the PEG ratio is 10.47. Merck & Co's dividend yield is 2.18%, with a dividend per share of $3.32.

The company's revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) stands at $66,569 million, with a gross profit margin of 92.55%. The net income for the TTM period is $4,427 million, down from $5,785 million in the previous quarter.