Merck Rises 11% YTD: Should Investors Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock? [Yahoo! Finance]
Merck & Company, Inc. (new) (MRK)
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future are some of the key factors driving the stock price up in recent times. Recent M&A deals have strengthened Merck's pipeline while its late-stage pipeline and new launches are gaining traction. This progress has increased investor confidence in the company's long-term growth potential once its blockbuster drug, Keytruda, loses patent exclusivity in 2028. Let's understand the company's strengths and weaknesses to better analyze how to play Merck stock amid the price rise. Keytruda: Merck's Biggest Strength Merck boasts more than six blockbuster drugs in its portfolio, with Keytruda being the key top-line driver. Keytruda, approved for several types of cancer, alone accounts for around 55% of the company's pharmaceutical sales. The drug has played an instrumental role in driving Merck's steady revenue growth over the past few years. Keytruda recorded sales of $31.7 billion in 2025, up 7% year over year. Keytruda's sales are gaining from rapid uptake across earlier-stage in
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