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Target price
€114.25

€114.25

0.310%
0.35
0.310%
€142.50
 
14:23 / Tradegate WKN: 659990 / Symbol: MKGAF / Name: Merck / Stock / Pharmaceuticals / Large Cap /
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Merck KGaA Stock

The Merck KGaA stock is trending slightly upwards today, with an increase of €0.35 (0.310%) compared to yesterday's price.
Currently there is a rather positive sentiment for Merck KGaA with 5 Buy predictions and 0 Sell predictions.
With a target price of 142 € there is a positive potential of 24.29% for Merck KGaA compared to the current price of 114.25 €.
Our community identified positive and negative aspects for Merck KGaA stock for the coming years. 1 users see the criterium "Return on equity" as a plus for the Merck KGaA stock. On the other hand our users think that "Expected dividend yield" could be a problem in the future.

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Performance of Merck KGaA vs. its peers

Security Change(%) 1w 1m 1y YTD 3y 5y
Merck KGaA 0.310% -1.343% 6.300% -26.729% -18.146% -32.504% -15.316%
Bayer AG 0.240% 0.219% 0.809% 5.520% 42.051% -48.167% -32.728%
Elanco Animal Health Inc. 0.580% 1.868% 13.327% 64.158% 64.357% 44.841% -27.557%
Johnson & Johnson 0.620% -3.107% 4.390% 7.354% 15.243% -8.662% 36.223%

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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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