Merck (MRK)

• Market cap: $295B
• 1 day: 2.58%
• 5 days: 4.11%
• 1 month: -2.52%
• 3 months: 11.79%
• 6 months: 53.83%
• Year to date: 12.14%
• 1 year: 35.85%
• 5 years: 64.44%
• 10 years: 136.8%
• Sector: Healthcare
• Industry: Drug Manufacturers - General

About: Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 47% of the company's sales are generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).

Employees: 75,000