Forecast & Rating28 analysts currently cover Merck, with about 67.9% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $134.62, about 2.7% upside from the current price of $131.07. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. Historically, about 67.8% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means most professionals who study Merck closely still see room for the stock to rise. Data as of Jul 23, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Jul 23, 2026
Price forecast
$134.622.70%
Forecast & RatingBuy
28analysts
Strong buy53.57%
Buy14.29%
Hold28.57%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell3.57%
Strong buy
15
Buy
4
Hold
8
Sell
0
Strong sell
1
Target price forecast
Forecast baselineJul 19, 2026
Forecast met70.0%
Stock price$131.07
Average forecast price$134.0
Highest forecast price$155
Lowest forecast price$100
Average forecast price
$134.0
Highest forecast price
$155
Lowest forecast price
$100
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.