Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock

NYSE: MRKGlobal healthcare company focused on pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health products.

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Merck & Co., Inc. revenue, net income and EPS by fiscal year
Fiscal year	Revenue	Net income	EPS
FY2025	$64.93B	$18.25B	$8.97
FY2024	$64.17B	$17.12B	$7.64
FY2023	$60.12B	$365.0M	$1.50
FY2022	$59.28B	$14.52B	$7.48
FY2021	$48.70B	$13.05B	$6.26

Fiscal year ending December 31. Source: company filings via EODHD.

About Merck & Co., Inc.

Merck & Co., Inc. operates globally as a healthcare company, divided into two main segments: Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment focuses on developing and distributing a wide range of human health pharmaceuticals, including oncology treatments, hospital acute care medications, immunology therapies, and products for cardiovascular and diabetes management. It also manufactures vaccines for pediatric, adolescent, and adult preventive care.

In addition, Merck's Animal Health segment engages in the discovery, development, and distribution of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions. This segment also offers digitally integrated products for identification, traceability, and monitoring in the animal health sector. The company's clientele includes drug wholesalers, hospitals, government agencies, managed healthcare providers, veterinarians, and animal producers.

Merck & Co., Inc. collaborates with several prominent entities, including AstraZeneca PLC, Bayer AG, Eisai Co., Ltd., Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, and Gilead Sciences, Inc., to jointly develop and market long-acting HIV treatments. Founded in 1891, Merck & Co., Inc. is headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, and continues to be a leader in advancing healthcare solutions globally.

Merck stock FAQ

What is the Merck stock ticker symbol?

Merck & Co., Inc. trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MRK.

What sector and industry is Merck in?

Merck & Co., Inc. is classified in the Healthcare sector, Drug Manufacturers - General industry.

How many employees does Merck have?

Merck & Co., Inc. has about 73,000 full-time employees.

What were Merck's revenue and earnings last fiscal year?

Merck reported revenue of $64.93B and net income of $18.25B in fiscal 2025, with earnings per share of $8.97. Revenue grew 1.2% from the prior year.

Is Merck in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

Yes. Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is one of the 30 companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Is Merck in the S&P 500?

Yes. Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a component of the S&P 500, the index of 500 leading U.S. companies widely used as a benchmark for the U.S. stock market.

Is Merck in the Russell 1000?

Yes. Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a component of the Russell 1000, which tracks roughly the 1,000 largest U.S. companies.

When did Merck go public?

Merck stock began trading on January 13, 1978.