Why Is Merck Stock Surging? [Forbes]
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Following crucial Q3 earnings exceeding expectations, the FDA's approval of Keytruda's new formulation, and an excellent upgrade from Wells Fargo, several factors contributed to this boost—let's delve into the main reasons for the rise. Presented below is an analytical overview of stock movement based on key contributing metrics. What is occurring here? The stock rose by 41% over six months, propelled by a slight 0.5% increase in revenue, a significant 8.6% rise in net margin, and a substantial 28% increase in the P/E multiple. Let's investigate the reasons behind these changes. Here Is Why Merck Stock Moved Q3 2025 Earnings : Q3 revenue amounted to $17.3B (+4%), non-GAAP EPS at $2.58, with 2025 guidance raised. Strong sales of Keytruda. FDA KEYTRUDA Approval : The FDA granted approval for KEYTRUDA+Padcev for MIBC, marking a first-in-class regimen, which expands Keytruda's market. Wells Fargo Upgrade : An analyst raised MRK to Overweight based on pipeline progress and conf
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- Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) had its price target raised by analysts at Scotiabank from $105.00 to $120.00. They now have a "sector outperform" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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- Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) had its "hold (c)" rating reaffirmed by analysts at <a style="font-weight:bold" href="https://weissratings.com/">Weiss Ratings</a>.MarketBeat
- Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) had its price target raised by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $92.00 to $120.00. They now have a "buy" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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- 10/30/25 - Beat
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- 12/4/25 - Form 8-K
- 12/3/25 - Form 424B5
- 12/2/25 - Form FWP
- MRK's page on the SEC website