Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) is currently trading at $120.87. Based on 27 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $128.26, implying a 6.1% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
MRK
Merck & Company, Inc.
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Avg Target
$128.26
Based on 27 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
+6.11%
Market Cap
$298.84B
Financial & Investment Metrics
Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | GUINDO CHIRFI | Officer | Sale at price 121.46 per share. | 10,000 |
| 2/10/2026 | LI DEAN Y | Officer | Sale at price 117.52 per share. | 10,235 |
| 2/9/2026 | ZACHARY JENNIFER L | General Counsel | Sale at price 119.15 per share. | 121,573 |
| 2/9/2026 | GUINDO CHIRFI | Officer | Sale at price 118.41 per share. | 10,000 |
| 2/9/2026 | ZACHARY JENNIFER L | General Counsel | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 119.15 per share. | 121,573 |
| 2/6/2026 | WILLIAMS DAVID MICHAEL | Chief Technology Officer | Sale at price 121.90 per share. | 5,000 |
| 2/6/2026 | DELUCA RICHARD ROBERT JR. | Officer | Sale at price 120.92 per share. | 37,685 |
| 2/6/2026 | OOSTHUIZEN JOHANNES JACOBUS | Officer | Sale at price 121.87 per share. | 15,000 |
| 2/6/2026 | WILLIAMS DAVID MICHAEL | Chief Technology Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 77.62 per share. | 5,000 |
| 2/5/2026 | GUINDO CHIRFI | Officer | Sale at price 121.88 per share. | 20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the current target price and upside for MRK?
A. The current target price for Merck & Company, Inc. is $128.26, which implies a 6.1% upside from the current price of $120.87. This is based on the consensus of 27 Wall Street analysts.
Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MRK?
A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 11 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
Q. Are insiders buying MRK stock recently?
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 16 insider buys and 14 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.