Merck & Company Inc (MRK)
NYSE · Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General
Merck & Company Inc is a Healthcare company with a market capitalization of $328.21B, a trailing P/E ratio of 106.5, and a dividend yield of 2.48%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | August 4, 2026 | $-0.13 | $-0.26 | +50.0% |
| Q1 2026 | April 30, 2026 | $-1.28 | $-1.47 | +12.9% |
| Q4 2025 | February 3, 2026 | $2.04 | $2.01 | +1.5% |
| Q3 2025 | October 30, 2025 | $2.58 | $2.35 | +9.8% |
| Q2 2025 | July 29, 2025 | $2.13 | $2.03 | +4.9% |
| Q1 2025 | April 24, 2025 | $2.22 | $2.14 | +3.7% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 29,359,028 | 1.19% | 3.4 | -6.4% |
| June 30, 2026 | 31,381,267 | 1.27% | 2.3 | +3.7% |
| June 15, 2026 | 30,267,292 | 1.22% | 2.6 | -0.9% |
| May 29, 2026 | 30,545,853 | 1.24% | 3.1 | +5.1% |
| May 15, 2026 | 29,060,187 | 1.18% | 3.6 | +10.9% |
| April 30, 2026 | 26,205,868 | 1.06% | 2.6 | -4.7% |
| April 15, 2026 | 27,495,690 | 1.11% | 3.3 | -0.8% |
| March 31, 2026 | 27,720,957 | 1.11% | 2.5 | -4.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merck & Company Inc's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Merck & Company Inc (MRK) has a market capitalization of $328.21B.
What is Merck & Company Inc's P/E ratio?
Merck & Company Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 106.5. Its forward P/E is 48.4.
Does Merck & Company Inc pay a dividend?
Yes — Merck & Company Inc pays a dividend yielding 2.48%, an annual payout of $3.32 per share.
What sector is MRK in?
Merck & Company Inc is in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry.
What is Merck & Company Inc's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 29,359,028 MRK shares were sold short, or 1.19% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.4. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Merck & Company Inc's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Merck & Company Inc reported revenue of $64.93B and net income of $18.25B.
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