Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) News Today $89.40 +1.72 (+1.96%) Closing price 02/21/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$89.30 -0.09 (-0.10%) As of 02/21/2025 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 Time Period Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc Sells 53,718 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc trimmed its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 19.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 226,506 shares of the company's stock after selling 53,718 shares during the quaFebruary 22 at 7:10 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. Q4 Earnings TranscriptFebruary 22 at 7:04 AM | marketbeat.comKintegral Advisory LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Kintegral Advisory LLC decreased its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 4.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 99,560 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,638 sharesFebruary 22 at 6:51 AM | marketbeat.comRedmond Asset Management LLC Grows Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Redmond Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 36.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,290 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additiFebruary 22 at 6:50 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Holdings Trimmed by Ipswich Investment Management Co. Inc.Ipswich Investment Management Co. Inc. reduced its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 21.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 51,778 shares of theFebruary 22 at 6:06 AM | marketbeat.comGreystone Financial Group LLC Raises Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Greystone Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 545.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 83,970 shares of the company's stock after buFebruary 22 at 5:47 AM | marketbeat.comIs Merck Stock a Buy?February 22 at 5:00 AM | fool.comROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - MRKFebruary 21 at 8:00 PM | investing.comLaw Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Merck & Co (MRK) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class ActionFebruary 21 at 3:38 PM | businesswire.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading 1.2% Higher - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Up 1.2% - Here's WhyFebruary 21 at 2:34 PM | marketbeat.comINVESTOR ALERT: Merck & Co., Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - MRKFebruary 21 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comTranscend Capital Advisors LLC Sells 9,344 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Transcend Capital Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 3.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 284,715 shares of the company's stock afterFebruary 21 at 7:08 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Holdings Lessened by Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CTBradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT decreased its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 2.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 407,229 shares of the company's stockFebruary 21 at 7:07 AM | marketbeat.comParadigm Asset Management Co. LLC Raises Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Paradigm Asset Management Co. LLC boosted its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 19.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 34,288 shares of the company's stock after buyFebruary 21 at 6:54 AM | marketbeat.comCompass Capital Corp MA ADV Makes New $1.56 Million Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Compass Capital Corp MA ADV bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 15,714 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatFebruary 21 at 6:40 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Bought by Legacy Capital Group California Inc.Legacy Capital Group California Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 40.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 30,272 shares of the company's stock afFebruary 21 at 6:21 AM | marketbeat.com6,656 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Purchased by Financial Harvest LLCFinancial Harvest LLC acquired a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 6,656 shares of the company's stock, valuedFebruary 21 at 6:01 AM | marketbeat.comBray Capital Advisors Sells 6,091 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Bray Capital Advisors decreased its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 15.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 33,515 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,091 shares during tFebruary 21 at 5:45 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before April 14, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - MRKFebruary 21 at 5:45 AM | prnewswire.comROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MRKFebruary 20 at 4:50 PM | globenewswire.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Up 1.6% - Should You Buy?Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Up 1.6% - Time to Buy?February 20 at 1:42 PM | marketbeat.comShareholders that lost money on Merck & Co., Inc.(MRK) should contact The Gross Law Firm about pending Class Action - MRKFebruary 20 at 1:32 PM | globenewswire.comMRK INVESTOR ALERT: Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In MRK To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their OptionsFebruary 20 at 11:00 AM | prnewswire.comBuybacks Galore: 3 Mega-Caps Just Approved Billions in Buybacks (MRK)Check out these three mega-cap names, valued over $200 billion each, that just authorized a combined $28 billion in buybacks.February 20 at 8:39 AM | marketbeat.comING Groep NV Grows Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)ING Groep NV raised its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 52.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,384,512 shares of the company's stock after buyingFebruary 20 at 7:11 AM | marketbeat.comConcurrent Investment Advisors LLC Lowers Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 18.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 95,483 shares of the company's sFebruary 20 at 6:26 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Hardy Reed LLCHardy Reed LLC lessened its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 57.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,681 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,947 shares during the period. Hardy Reed LLC's holdings in Merck & Co., IFebruary 20 at 6:17 AM | marketbeat.comAdvyzon Investment Management LLC Purchases Shares of 7,432 Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Advyzon Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 7,432 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $739February 20 at 6:09 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Bought by Meitav Investment House Ltd.Meitav Investment House Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 12,641.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 397,392 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an addFebruary 20 at 6:08 AM | marketbeat.comHandelsbanken Fonder AB Cuts Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Handelsbanken Fonder AB decreased its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,097,650 shares of the company's stockFebruary 20 at 6:07 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact The Gross Law Firm Before April 14, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - MRKFebruary 20 at 5:45 AM | prnewswire.comCorps Capital Advisors LLC Makes New $502,000 Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Corps Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 5,043 shares of the company's stocFebruary 20 at 5:42 AM | marketbeat.comIeq Capital LLC Increases Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Ieq Capital LLC raised its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 38.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 195,053 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additionFebruary 20 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is Private Wealth Partners LLC's 10th Largest PositionPrivate Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 13.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 329,171 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 38,652 shFebruary 20 at 5:23 AM | marketbeat.comBryn Mawr Capital Management LLC Sells 210,668 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Bryn Mawr Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 84.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 39,189 sharesFebruary 20 at 5:05 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Lowered to "Hold" Rating by Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftFebruary 20 at 2:56 AM | americanbankingnews.comSecurities Fraud Investigation Into Merck & Co (MRK) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. CruzFebruary 19 at 10:04 PM | businesswire.comMerck & Co., Inc. Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:MRK)Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Get Free Report) was the target of unusually large options trading on Wednesday. Traders acquired 67,908 call options on the company. This is an increase of 58% compared to the average volume of 43,077 call options.February 19 at 4:52 PM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 1.5% - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading 1.5% Higher - Still a Buy?February 19 at 2:36 PM | marketbeat.comMERCK & CO., INC. (NYSE: MRK) INVESTOR ALERT: Investors With Large Losses in Merck & Co., Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their RightsFebruary 19 at 1:50 PM | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Merck & Co.February 19 at 10:04 AM | globenewswire.comBeyond The Numbers: 13 Analysts Discuss Merck & Co StockFebruary 19 at 8:22 AM | benzinga.comICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd Purchases New Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd purchased a new stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 43,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,278,000. A number of other heFebruary 19 at 7:41 AM | marketbeat.comPrivate Advisor Group LLC Boosts Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Private Advisor Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 66.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 517,795 shares of the company'February 19 at 7:33 AM | marketbeat.comLaidlaw Wealth Management LLC Sells 3,136 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 43.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 4,112 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,136 shares duringFebruary 19 at 6:49 AM | marketbeat.comFinancial Management Network Inc. Makes New Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Financial Management Network Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 3,515 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximaFebruary 19 at 6:47 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Position Reduced by Convergence Investment Partners LLCConvergence Investment Partners LLC decreased its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 32.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,523February 19 at 6:19 AM | marketbeat.comBank of Jackson Hole Trust Acquires Shares of 8,461 Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Bank of Jackson Hole Trust purchased a new stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 8,461 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $842,000. A nuFebruary 19 at 5:56 AM | marketbeat.comNew York State Common Retirement Fund Decreases Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)New York State Common Retirement Fund reduced its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,519,691 shares of thFebruary 19 at 5:40 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Atria Wealth Solutions Inc.Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 13.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. 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