MRK eps in a glimpse
Growth Next 5yrs
12.63%
Last Quarter
$1.57
Past Year
$6.73
Growth Past 5yrs
12.04%
Next Quarter
$2.13
Estimate Next Year
$454.63
Analyst Rating Consensus
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MRK Price Target
Highest Price Target
$125.00
(
32.07% Upside
)Mean Price Target
$112.46
(
18.82% Upside
)Lowest Price Target
$96.00
(
1.43% Upside
)MRK Recent Analyst Ratings
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
How EPS can be helpful
Understanding the true essence of Earnings Per Share (EPS) for a company can be a complex endeavor. EPS, essentially a measure of a company's profitability on a per-share basis, is often used by investors as a barometer of financial health. However, it's crucial to recognize that EPS can be subject to manipulation through various accounting techniques and management strategies.
MRK Earnings History
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MRK stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MRK stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 13 analysts have given their ratings
to MRK out of which
1 analysts have given strong buy call,
6 analysts have given buy call,
6 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$112.46 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 18.82% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MRK highest price target?
Analysts suggest MRK's stock price would rise to a high of $125.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MRK over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MRK stock price could move to $96.00.
What is the average target price for MRK?
MRK stock has an average analyst estimate of $112.46.
At its current price, how far is MRK from its average target price?
MRK shares are currently trading 18.82% above this price target.
What were MRK’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.57 versus consensus estimates of $1.51, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.13.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MRK's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.13 and $454.63 for the whole year.
What has MRK's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 12.63% EPS growth for MRK in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 12.04% in the past five years.