에 대한 최신 뉴스 Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) 주식

Merck & Co

Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.

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머크 앤드 컴퍼니(NYSE:MRK)와 화이자(NYSE:PFE)는 화요일에 발표될 4분기 실적을 앞두고 투자자들의 관심을 끌기 위해 경쟁하고 있다. 이들 두 제약 대기업은 매우 다른 기술적 설정을 가지고 있어, 투자자들은 어떤 주식이 우위를 점할 것인지 궁금해하고 있다.

머크 vs 화이자: 4분기 실적에서 어떤 제약 거대기업이 우세할 것인가?

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주식과 옵션을 볼 때 투자자들은 섹터 회전, 실적 강세, 다가오는 촉매제 등 여러 가지 전략을 사용한다. 가치 투자자들은 종종 배당주에서 강력한 실적 강세를 찾는다. 다우존스 산업평균지수에는 배당금을 지급하는 주식이 많이 포함되어 있으며, 꾸준히 배당금을 인상해 온 블루칩 기업들이 많다.

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애널리스트 추정치에 따르면 다우존스 지수 내 캐터필러(NYSE:CAT), 유나이티드헬스, 셔윈 윌리엄스(NYSE:SHW)가 더 상승할 것으로 예상한다. 또한 아마존(NASDAQ:AMZN), 존슨앤드존슨(NYSE:JNJ), 쉐브론(NYSE:CVX), 머크 (NYSE:MRK)에 대해서도 긍정적이다.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RXRX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$192.0K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>286</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXAS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$153.7K</td>
<td>609</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SWTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>385</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WGS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRPT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For RXRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 533 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 2587 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.5K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 1849 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WST (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 308 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.0K, with a price of $4800.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EXAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $153.7K, with a price of $615.0 per contract. There were 609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 2690 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SWTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWTX#NASDAQ">SWTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.0K, with a price of $1120.0 per contract. There were 1300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 13329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 156 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARWR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 126 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 385 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WGS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 176 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SRPT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $1177.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MRK, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Merck &amp; Co.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 72% bullish and 22%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $683,798, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $354,290.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $75.0 to $135.0 for Merck &amp; Co over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Merck &amp; Co options trades today is 2441.71 with a total volume of 4,415.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Merck &amp; Co's big money trades within a strike price range of $75.0 to $135.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Merck &amp; Co Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739476821_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$251.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$93.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$81.9K</td>
<td>498</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$69.1K</td>
<td>13.9K</td>
<td align="right">246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.76</td>
<td>$1.71</td>
<td>$1.71</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">352</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Merck &amp; Co</h3>
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.
In light of the recent options history for Merck &amp; Co, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Merck &amp; Co</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 10,802,710, the price of MRK is down by -0.75%, reaching $85.03.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 70 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Merck &amp; Co</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $108.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Merck &amp; Co, which currently sits at a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Merck &amp; Co, which currently sits at a price target of $106. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Merck &amp; Co, maintaining a target price of $115. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on Merck &amp; Co, maintaining a target price of $96. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Merck &amp; Co, targeting a price of $112. 
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The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43306674/trumps-hhs-pick-robert-kennedy-jr-begins-senate-confirmation-hearings">Health and Human Services.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The Senate voted 52 to 48 to confirm Kennedy as health secretary, with Sen. Mitch McConnell as the only Republican who voted "no." All Democrats voted against the nomination. 
As secretary of health, Kennedy will oversee several critical health agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.&nbsp;
Kennedy takes the helm of the nation's health systems as health care costs are soaring and bird flu is spreading through wild birds and poultry farms, with the potential for a pandemic if the virus evolves to transmit between humans. 
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Some insurers tied to Medicaid and Medicare are UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), the largest Medicare Advantage insurer in the U.S., and Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), one of the largest Medicaid managed care organizations.&nbsp;
Kennedy has been an outspoken skeptic on vaccines for decades and pharmaceutical stocks could be affected by potential policy changes under his leadership. Some of the largest pharmaceutical companies that produce vaccines are Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), Merck &amp; Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) and Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)&nbsp;
While campaigning for president in 2024, Kennedy <a href="https://x.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1804923391595696553">wrote a post</a> on social media doubting the safety and efficacy of bird flu vaccines in particular.&nbsp;
&#8220;There is no evidence these vaccines will work, and they appear to be dangerous,&#8221; Kennedy wrote.&nbsp;
He also attempted to push a conspiracy theory that stated deadly bird flu strains were being engineered in government labs in order to create a market for pharmaceutical companies to profit from vaccines. 
&#8220;We already know our public health agencies are out of control.&nbsp; We have to stop the runaway gain-of-function experiments and the highly lucrative pandemic vaccine experiments right now,&#8221; he wrote.&nbsp;
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Guggenheim analyst Vamil Divan maintains Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $122 to $115.

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Records from February 10, 2025 indicate that Representative Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey made a sale of Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), valued between $54,040 and $635,000, with the transaction dated February 10, 2025 and filed in February.
As of now, Merck &amp; Co shares are trading down 0.38% at $86.08.
Want to keep up with Josh Gottheimer and other congressional members' stock activities? Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/josh-gottheimer">government trades tool</a> for real-time updates!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Merck &amp; Co. Our analysis of options history for Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) revealed 32 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 28% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 23 were puts, with a value of $1,297,100, and 9 were calls, valued at $1,143,483.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $75.0 to $100.0 for Merck &amp; Co over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Merck &amp; Co's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Merck &amp; Co's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Merck &amp; Co Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738874727_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$686.3K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$198.8K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.1K</td>
<td>424</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.83</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Merck &amp; Co</h3>
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Merck &amp; Co, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Merck &amp; Co Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 12,212,671, the price of MRK is down -1.44% at $88.38. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Merck &amp; Co</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $114.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $110. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Merck &amp; Co, which currently sits at a price target of $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Leerink Partners has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Merck &amp; Co, which currently sits at a price target of $119. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Merck &amp; Co, targeting a price of $96. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Merck &amp; Co with a target price of $125. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on MRK Options

The most oversold stocks in the health care sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Radiopharm Theranostics ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RADX#NASDAQ">RADX</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 10, Radiopharm Theranostics announced it will execute a private placement and will raise $5 million in proceeds. The company' stock fell around 11% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RADX">52-week low of $3.71</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>RADX Price Action: Shares of RADX closed at $4.40 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">RADX news</a>. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surmodics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRDX#NASDAQ">SRDX</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 3, Surmodics reported successful early clinical use of Pounce XL Thrombectomy System for non-surgical clot removal in iliac and femoral arteries. The company's stock fell around 15% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRDX">has a 52-week low</a> of $25.21.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.9</li>
<li>SRDX Price Action: Shares of Surmodics gained 0.7% to close at $33.85 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">SRDX stock</a>. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 4, Merck &amp; Co reported fourth-quarter sales of $15.62 billion, up 7% year over year and slightly beating the consensus estimate of $15.49 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, sales increased 9%. Merck reported adjusted EPS of $1.72, up from $0.03 a year ago and beating the consensus of $1.62. Lower charges for business development transactions and operational strength primarily drove the increase. The company's stock fell around 10% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK">low of $87.33</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.4</li>
<li>MRK Price Action: Shares of Merck fell 1.2% to close at $89.67 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">MRK shares</a>. </li>
</ul>
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Merck Initiates waveLINE-010, A Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial Evaluating Zilovertamab Vedotin Combination For Treatment Of Patients With Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

On Tuesday,&nbsp;Merck&nbsp;&amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) reported fourth-quarter sales of $15.62 billion, up 7% year over year and slightly beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $15.49 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales increased 9%</a>.
Merck reported adjusted EPS of $1.72, up from $0.03 a year ago and beating the&nbsp;consensus of $1.62. Lower charges for business development transactions and operational strength&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43461426/mercks-gardasil-vaccine-slowdown-in-china-bites-again-stock-falls-on-lower-than-expected-2025-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">primarily drove the increase</a>.
Merck expects fiscal year 2025 sales of $64.1 billion-$65.6 billion versus a consensus of $67.31 billion.
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The sales range reflects a decision to temporarily pause Gardasil/Gardasil 9 shipments into China beginning February 2025 through at least mid-year.
Goldman Sachs analyst writes that Merck delivered strong operational performance across the majority of the company's market-leading (Oncology), attractively emerging (PAH), and re-emerging competitive (Infectious disease) portfolios; however, weaker guidance was a source of disappointment.
Analyst Chris Shibutani writes that the magnitude of the downside move was overdone and maintains the Buy rating with a price forecast of $135, up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">from a prior $129</a>.
Across the commercial portfolio, the analyst remains bullish on Winrevair's potential.
Analyst Shibutani writes that the company is well-equipped to invest in business growth and prioritize capital allocation effectively. Their track record shows that they can successfully make strategic moves—both aggressive, like acquiring Acceleron and Prometheus, and cautious, like passing on Seagen due to valuation concerns.
BofA Securities writes Merck stock's valuation was too low for an above-average growth profile.
A BofA analyst notes that Merck has one of the strongest late-stage drug pipelines among its peers and remains a top-tier R&amp;D company. They still see more potential gains than risks at current levels and maintain a Buy rating. However, BofA writes the stock may take some time to stabilize in the short term.
The analyst lowered the price target from $118 to $112.
Price Action: MRK stock is down 0.79% at $90.02 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Earnings

Guidance

Analysts Defend Merck Amid Investor Concerns Over Weak Guidance

B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson maintains Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $118 to $112.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Merck & Co, Lowers Price Target to $112

BMO Capital analyst Evan David Seigerman maintains Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $105 to $96.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Merck & Co, Lowers Price Target to $96

Citigroup analyst Andrew Baum maintains Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $125 to $115.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Merck & Co, Lowers Price Target to $115

Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintains Merck &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $113 to $106.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Merck & Co, Lowers Price Target to $106

U.S. stocks advanced midday Tuesday, demonstrating resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">world&#8217;s two largest economies.</a>
China responded to President Donald Trump&#8216;s 10% import tariff with targeted countermeasures, including restrictions on key mineral exports to the U.S. and tariffs on American energy products.
Beijing is raising tariffs by 10%-15% on select U.S. imports, including coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery and vehicles. Additionally, China added PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) and Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) to its &#8220;Unreliable Entity List,&#8221; citing the need to &#8220;safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests,&#8221; and opened an antitrust investigation on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).
Market participants had anticipated a call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, but media reports indicated the conversation would not happen today.
The trade developments had an immediate impact on oil markets, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures plunging 3% overnight to as low as $70 per barrel. 
Yet, prices rebounded sharply Tuesday morning following reports that Trump is considering issuing a memorandum aimed at inflicting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43469234/trump-prepares-maximum-pressure-on-iran-oil-jumps-above-73-energy-stocks-rally">maximum economic damage on Iran</a>, potentially leading to a sharp decline in Iranian oil production.
Energy stocks outperformed on the day, while utilities lagged. 
Among individual stocks, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) rocketed 22% after posting strong earnings and a revenue beat. 
In the commodities market, gold added more than 1%, extending its all-time high, and silver jumped 2.2%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) declined 2% to $99,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,281.54</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,495.31</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,029.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,501.00</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $600.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $444.77.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.9% to $522.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.1% to $226.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.9%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings report included: 
<ul>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): down 1.53%</li>
<li>PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.43%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 10.49%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): down 11.57%</li>
<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>): down 3.58%</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): down 7.90%</li>
<li>Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>): up 3.81%</li>
<li>Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>): down 0.99%</li>
<li>Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>): up 5.85%</li>
<li>Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>): down 16.35%</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>): down 2.78%</li>
<li>Fox Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>): up 4.00%</li>
<li>Ametek Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>): down 1.00%</li>
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<li>Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/J#NYSE">J</a>): down 2.72%</li>
<li>Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>): down 1.51%</li>
<li>Gartner Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IT#NYSE">IT</a>): up 0.77%</li>
<li>Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>): down 3.41%</li>
<li>Atkore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>): down 20.50%</li>
<li>Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BERY#NYSE">BERY</a>): up 4.15%</li>
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<li>Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBB#NYSE">HUBB</a>): down 0.55%</li>
<li>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>): down 1.60%</li>
<li>Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>): down 1.76%</li>
<li>CNH Industrial NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNHI#NYSE">CNHI</a>): up 1.71%</li>
<li>Ingredion Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>): down 6.12%</li>
<li>ATI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>): up 7.02%</li>
<li>Ball Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BALL#NYSE">BALL</a>): down 8.03%</li>
<li>Lancaster Colony Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LANC#NASDAQ">LANC</a>): up 9.27%</li>
<li>Premier Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINC#NASDAQ">PINC</a>): down 15.36%</li>
<li>MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>): up 2.92%</li>
<li>Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCSL#NASDAQ">OCSL</a>): down 3.42%</li>
<li>PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>): up 12.77%</li>
<li>Energizer Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>): down 4.45%</li>
<li>Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>): down 1.05%</li>
<li>Hamilton Lane Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLNE#NASDAQ">HLNE</a>): down 0.01%</li>
<li>Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>): down 3.74%</li>
<li>Pentair Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>): down 1.89%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): up 3.87%</li>
<li>Inmode Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INMD#NASDAQ">INMD</a>): up 2.82%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 3.54%</li>
<li>Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXTA#NYSE">AXTA</a>): up 7.86%</li>
<li>Mesa Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLAB#NASDAQ">MLAB</a>): up 10.48%</li>
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In the third quarter, Merck reported a decline of 11% in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/10/41655506/merck-beats-q3-estimates-but-lowers-annual-forecast-as-gardasil-vaccine-hit-by-low-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gardasil sales to $2.31 billion</a>. The newly approved Winrevair (sotatercept) for adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension generated&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37958211/mercks-11b-bet-pays-as-fda-approves-sotatercept-for-rare-lung-disease" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales of $200 million</a>.
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