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Price
Target price
€107.50

€107.50

-1.550%
-1.7
-1.550%
€135.00

€135.00

 
13.03.26 / Tradegate WKN: 659990 / Symbol: MKGAF / Name: Merck / Stock / Pharmaceuticals / Large Cap /
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17.12.25
-9.59%
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13.07.25
-4.40%
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€135.00
10.07.25
-5.49%
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28.03.25
-16.63%
buy
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Merck KGaA Stock

A loss of -1.550% shows a downward development for Merck KGaA.
Our community is currently high on Merck KGaA with 4 Buy predictions and 0 Sell predictions.
As a result the target price of 135 € shows a positive potential of 25.58% compared to the current price of 107.5 € for Merck KGaA.
For the coming years our community has positive and negative things to say abot the Merck KGaA stock. Criterium "Return on equity" gathered the most positive votes but regarding "Expected dividend yield" there were negative voices in the community.

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Performance of Merck KGaA vs. its peers

Security Change(%) 1w 1m 1y YTD 3y 5y
Merck KGaA -1.550% -2.671% -15.487% -20.429% -12.101% -36.783% -19.415%
Bayer AG -1.680% 5.546% -16.107% 68.007% 3.920% -31.638% -27.622%
AbbVie Inc. -1.740% -2.725% -1.128% -1.118% -1.833% 36.216% 113.086%
Johnson & Johnson 0.360% 1.907% 2.976% 40.565% 19.441% 46.191% 58.222%

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Last updated at 2024-08-01

Merck (US Symbol: MKGAF) operates within the dynamic pharmaceutical industry, and its financial performance reflects a blend of growth potential and certain challenges. With a solid market capitalization of approximately €72.1 billion and a range of strategic investments, Merck exhibits an underlying strength capable of sustaining its operations and exploring future growth avenues. Analyzing the financials provides a deeper understanding of both the strengths and weaknesses that shape the company's market position.

Strong Revenue Generation
Merck's total revenue for the most recent year stands at approximately €20.82 billion. This solid revenue base underscores the company's ability to generate substantial cash flow, crucial for funding operational activities, research and development (R&D), and other strategic initiatives.

Solid Profit Margins
The profit margin is reported at 13.07%, indicating that Merck is successful in converting a significant portion of its sales into net income. This efficiency is essential in maintaining a competitive edge within an industry characterized by high research and development costs.

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Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS: MKGAF) was upgraded by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to a "strong-buy" rating.
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Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS: MKGAF) was upgraded by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to a "strong-buy" rating.
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Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS: MKGAF) was upgraded by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. to a "strong-buy" rating.
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