Merck & Co., Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
mrk · stock forecast · 37 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 37 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Buy
37 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$150
Consensus
$131
+8.2% upside
Low
$100
Median: $135 · Last Close: $120.79
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$130.69
8.2% upside
High Target
$150
24.2%
Low Target
$100
-17.2%
Current Price
$120.79
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the MRK stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $100 to $150. The consensus MRK price forecast of $130.69 implies 8.2% upside from the current price of $120.79.
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $121.64 | ↑ 0.71% |
1-day model range: $121.23–$122.06. Peak: $122.06 (+0.71%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $128 | +6.3% |
| 2028 | $134 | +10.6% |
| 2029 | $137 | +13.5% |
| 2030 | $139 | +15.5% |
| 2031 | — | +16.8% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BULLISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · MRK · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-04-13 | UBS | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-04-06 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-03-30 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-03-20 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-03-12 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-02-09 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2026-02-06 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-02-04 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-02-04 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) stock. Of the recent 326 rating actions, 42 were upgrades and 31 were downgrades. 37 analysts currently cover MRK.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
MRK analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 4 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$66.7B
↓ 10.9% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$70.2B
↑ 5.2% YoY
EPS This Year
$5.14
EPS Next Year
$9.64
↑ 87.6% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast MRK EPS of $5.14 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 5 analysts. The MRK revenue forecast is $66.7B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The MRK stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 37 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus MRK price target is $130.69 (+8.2% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.
The MRK short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $121.64 (+0.71%). The MRK stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $128. The MRK stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $134–$145.
Merck & Co., Inc. trades on NYSE under the ticker MRK. The MRK stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 68% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
MRK forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 37 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month MRK price target is $130.69, with a high forecast of $150.00 and a low of $100.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +8.2% potential upside from the current price of $120.79.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.