Analysis updated Sep 23, 2026 — scores and signals refreshed daily.
MERCK & CO INC (MRK) stock analysis — updated Sep 23, 2026: Q-Score 51/100 — Hold. AI alpha score, Graham intrinsic value, ML forecast, technicals and insider activity.
Current Q-Score verdict: Hold (51.0) (grade C). 43 signals analyzed (38 differentiated alt-data).
StoQuant's analysis of MERCK & CO INC (MRK) is refreshed every trading day. The Q-Score combines discounted cash flow valuation, earnings quality, competitive moat, analyst consensus, ML return forecasts, technical momentum and market sentiment into a single 0–100 composite. Insider transactions from SEC Form 4 filings, the Graham intrinsic value estimate and signal coverage are recomputed as new data arrives, so this page always reflects the latest available information.
MRK stock price is tracked daily for technical and fundamental analysis. The data below shows recent trading activity used in trend analysis, momentum calculation, and entry/exit signals.
| Date | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | $113.90 | $112.70 | $113.54 |
| 2026-05-27 | $122.40 | $119.78 | $120.24 |
| 2026-06-08 | $122.60 | $118.69 | $119.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | $114.94 | $111.57 | $113.87 |
| 2026-07-01 | $128.42 | $124.71 | $125.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | $123.66 | $120.16 | $120.78 |
| 2026-07-24 | $131.71 | $130.24 | $131.07 |
| 2026-08-05 | $131.09 | $127.56 | $128.33 |
| 2026-08-17 | $137.17 | $134.55 | $135.97 |
| 2026-08-27 | $152.08 | $149.02 | $149.54 |
| 2026-09-09 | $149.41 | $147.18 | $147.53 |
| 2026-09-21 | $150.49 | $145.60 | $149.50 |
How MERCK & CO INC stacks up against same-sector peers on market capitalization and alpha scores:
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap | Alpha Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN | AstraZeneca PLC | $290.7B | — |
| NVS | Novartis AG | $287.1B | — |
| NVO | Novo Nordisk A/S | $200.3B | — |
| SNY | Sanofi | $107.6B | — |
| GSK | GSK plc | $102.1B | — |
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MERCK & CO INC (MRK) scores Hold (51.0), and the composite conceals a 75-point disagreement between its dimensions. It is strongest on technicals at 87 and analyst consensus at 83, and weakest on earnings quality at 12. A stock can carry technicals that high while earnings quality sits at 12; the composite averages that tension away, which is why the breakdown is worth reading before the headline number. See Q-Score methodology for how these dimensions are weighted and combined.
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| technicals | 87 |
| analyst consensus | 83 |
| competitive moat | 73 |
| valuation | 47 |
| earnings quality | 12 |
StoQuant analyzes 43 signals (38 alt-data). Alternative data sources (FDA approvals, GitHub activity, SEC filings, App Store ratings) complement traditional financial metrics.
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