Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is included among the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now.Morgan Stanley Raises Merck (MRK) Price Target to $100, Maintains Equal Weight Rating
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On November 3, Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn raised the price target for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) from $98 to $100 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating. He noted that third-quarter results beat expectations, largely due to one-time items and strong Januvia performance, while Keytruda and Winrevair sales fell short of forecasts. Looking ahead, Merck projects “solid” top-line growth in 2026 driven by new product launches, though the company expects operating expenses to accelerate. Flynn models 2026 EPS at $9.44.
In Q3 2025, Keytruda sales rose 10% to $8.1 billion, and Animal Health sales grew 9% to $1.6 billion. Overall revenue reached $17.28 billion, up nearly 4% from the prior year. For 2025, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) now expects worldwide sales between $64.5 billion and $65.0 billion and has raised and narrowed its non-GAAP EPS guidance to a range of $8.93 to $8.98.
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is a global healthcare company focused on delivering innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products.
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Morgan Stanley Raises Merck (MRK) Price Target to $100, Maintains Equal Weight Rating
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