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ETR:MRK

Merck KGaA (MRK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

€146.75
-0.45 (-0.31%)
(As of 04/18/2024 ET)
Today's Range
€142.70
€146.85
50-Day Range
€147.20
€163.60
52-Week Range
€134.30
€172.40
Volume
511,371 shs
Average Volume
N/A
Market Capitalization
$18.97 billion
P/E Ratio
22.61
Dividend Yield
1.50%
Price Target
N/A
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About Merck KGaA Stock (ETR:MRK)

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector. This segment provides drug manufacturers with process development expertise and technologies, such as continuous bioprocessing; testing kits and services; reagents and services; testing solutions that analyze air, water, and soil; and testing and tools, as well as products that help test nutritional value and identify quality inconsistencies. Its Healthcare segment discovers, develops, manufacturers, and markets prescription drugs and biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of oncology, neurology and immunology, fertility, endocrinology, as well as cardiovascular, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and multiple sclerosis; general medicines; and injection device and disease monitoring software. The Electronics segment supplies materials for the semiconductor and display industries and surface design, such as delivery systems and services, as well as surface solutions, including cosmetics, effect pigments, and functional solutions. In addition, it has in-licensing agreement with Debiopharm International SA for developing and commercializing drug candidates for the treatment of head and neck cancer; Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. for developing, manufacturing, and commercializing drug candidates for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer; and Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. for developing and commercializing of drug candidates for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumor, as well as license and collaboration agreement with Merck KGaA to discover two targeted protein degraders against critical oncogenic proteins. The company was founded in 1668 and is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Merck KGaA operates as a subsidiary of E. Merck KGaA.

MRK Stock Price History

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Medical
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
62,908
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$2.82 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$20.99 billion
Cash Flow
€3.65 per share
Book Value
€61.37 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$18.97 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.66
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Belen Garijo Lopez M.D. (Age 64)
    Chair of Executive Board & CEO
    Comp: $6.62M
  • Ms. Helene von Roeder (Age 54)
    CFO & Member of Executive Board
    Comp: $1.23M
  • Dr. Kai Beckmann (Age 59)
    CEO of Electronics & Member of the Executive Board
    Comp: $4.85M
  • Mr. Peter Guenter (Age 62)
    CEO of Healthcare Business & Member of Executive Board
    Comp: $5.58M
  • Dr. Matthias J. Heinzel (Age 57)
    CEO of Life Science Sector & Member of Executive Board
    Comp: $5.22M
  • Ms. Barbara Weiland (Age 50)
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Dietmar Eidens (Age 66)
    Head of the Global HR Business Partner Organization
  • Mr. Frank Gotthardt
    Head of Corporate & Government Relations - Europe
  • Mr. Marc Horn (Age 49)
    Head of Life Science Controlling
  • Dr. Michael Heckmeier (Age 57)
    Head of the Display Materials Business Unit for Performance Materials

Should I Buy Merck KGaA Stock? MRK Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Merck KGaA:

  • Merck KGaA's MilliporeSigma investing €300M in a Korean biologics plant indicates a commitment to expansion and growth, potentially leading to increased revenue streams and market presence.
  • Strong presence in multiple segments such as Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics diversifies the company's revenue streams, reducing dependency on a single sector.
  • Partnerships with companies like Debiopharm International SA, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., and Abbisko Therapeutics Co. Ltd. for drug development showcase a robust pipeline and potential for future breakthroughs in treatments.
  • Continuous bioprocessing technologies in the Life Science segment demonstrate innovation and efficiency in drug manufacturing processes, which could lead to cost savings and competitive advantages.
  • Recent positive market sentiment and stock performance, with the current stock price reflecting investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Merck KGaA for these reasons:

  • Market competition in the pharmaceutical industry is intense, leading to pricing pressures and potential challenges in maintaining profit margins.
  • Regulatory uncertainties and changes in healthcare policies could impact the company's drug approval processes and market access, leading to delays or restrictions in product launches.
  • Dependency on key drug categories like oncology and neurology for a significant portion of revenue poses risks related to patent expirations, generic competition, and market saturation.
  • Global economic conditions and geopolitical factors may affect international operations and supply chains, leading to disruptions and increased costs.
  • Investing in the pharmaceutical sector carries inherent risks related to clinical trial outcomes, regulatory approvals, and market acceptance of new treatments, which could impact financial performance and stock value.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Merck KGaA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MRK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MRK shares performed in 2024?

Merck KGaA's stock was trading at €144.10 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MRK shares have increased by 1.8% and is now trading at €146.75.
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Is Merck KGaA a good dividend stock?

Merck KGaA (ETR:MRK) pays an annual dividend of €2.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 33.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Merck KGaA own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Merck KGaA investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Medtronic (MDT), AT&T (T), Adobe (ADBE), Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) and Amgen (AMGN).

This page (ETR:MRK) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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