Merck & Co. (MRK) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+43.86%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$103.13

Current price$148.36

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,438.60

YTD rank#60 of 500

SectorHealth Care

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Price chart

MRK vs its sector

Health Care sector average+29.73%

MRK YTD+43.86%

Difference+14.13 pts

Stocks in sector60

Outperforming its sector. MRK is 14.13 points ahead of the Health Care sector average, which covers 60 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Merck & Co. (MRK) is up +43.86% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #60 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $103.13 and trades at $148.36 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,438.60 today. That puts it 14.13 points ahead of the Health Care sector average of +29.73%.

Recent performance

Merck & Co. (MRK) has gained 2.81% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 5.16%, and gained 16.59% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 19.11%). It is trading 4.61% below its 52-week high of $155.53, set on 2026-08-25.

Latest MRK news

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MRK YTD return FAQ

What is Merck & Co. (MRK)'s YTD return in 2026?

Merck & Co. (MRK) is up +43.86% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Merck & Co. (MRK)'s price at the start of 2026?

Merck & Co. (MRK) closed at $103.13 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $148.36 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Merck & Co. (MRK) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Merck & Co. (MRK) ranks #60 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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