Merck (MRK)

• Market cap: $261B
• 1 day: 0.39%
• 5 days: 7.08%
• 1 month: 4.71%
• 3 months: 31.48%
• 6 months: 31.15%
• Year to date: 6.01%
• 1 year: 5.8%
• 5 years: 38.13%
• 10 years: 107.97%
• 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