Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock Price History
Historical prices from 1980 to 2026
- 1M
- +19.2%
- 3M
- +32.8%
- YTD
- +43.1%
- 1Y
- +81.0%
- 3Y
- +12.3%
- 5Y
- +14.5%
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MRK Historical Performance
MRK Annual Returns
Year-by-year price performance · 2002–2026
- 2002 annual price return
- -5.3%
- 2003 annual price return
- -20.7%
- 2004 annual price return
- -31.7%
- 2005 annual price return
- +1.7%
- 2006 annual price return
- +33.1%
- 2007 annual price return
- +32.0%
- 2008 annual price return
- -47.0%
- 2009 annual price return
- +17.9%
- 2010 annual price return
- -2.6%
- 2011 annual price return
- +4.6%
- 2012 annual price return
- +6.9%
- 2013 annual price return
- +21.1%
- 2014 annual price return
- +14.7%
- 2015 annual price return
- -7.6%
- 2016 annual price return
- +12.2%
- 2017 annual price return
- -6.5%
- 2018 annual price return
- +35.9%
- 2019 annual price return
- +20.3%
- 2020 annual price return
- -11.1%
- 2021 annual price return
- -0.7%
- 2022 annual price return
- +44.3%
- 2023 annual price return
- -1.9%
- 2024 annual price return
- -12.2%
- 2025 annual price return
- +6.1%
- 2026 annual price return
- +22.3%
MRK Stock Price Trajectory (1980–2026)
As of September 4, 2026, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) trades at $152.34, representing a +81.0% return over the past year. The stock has delivered a +116.9% total return over five years (+14.5% CAGR), reflecting significant long-term value creation.
The stock reached its all-time high of $156.91 on August 25, 2026. From this peak, MRK has corrected -2.9%, currently trading 29% above its 200-day moving average, indicating continued institutional support.
When compared to Healthcare sector peers PFE (+16.2% 1Y), LLY (+57.1% 1Y), and ABBV (+22.9% 1Y), MRK has outperformed the peer group average. Compare MRK vs PFE →
MRK Historical Price Data · from 1980
Rows 1–50 of 11,764| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 152.80 | 152.80 | 148.90 | 152.34 | 6.23M | +0.46% |
| 2026-09-02 | 151.50 | 152.69 | 149.97 | 151.64 | 8.17M | +1.13% |
| 2026-09-01 | 150.23 | 151.68 | 148.55 | 149.94 | 9.43M | +1.48% |
| 2026-08-31 | 147.00 | 148.69 | 145.95 | 147.76 | 10.67M | -0.34% |
| 2026-08-28 | 146.72 | 149.01 | 145.75 | 148.26 | 7.69M | -0.86% |
| 2026-08-27 | 150.36 | 152.08 | 149.02 | 149.54 | 8.50M | -2.36% |
| 2026-08-26 | 154.49 | 155.19 | 152.61 | 153.15 | 8.58M | -2.10% |
| 2026-08-25 | 151.46 | 156.91 | 150.66 | 156.43 | 13.71M | +3.83% |
| 2026-08-24 | 150.72 | 151.52 | 149.14 | 150.66 | 15.03M | -1.24% |
| 2026-08-21 | 149.12 | 154.49 | 148.59 | 152.55 | 15.98M | +2.39% |
| 2026-08-20 | 150.78 | 152.51 | 148.52 | 148.99 | 16.20M | -2.11% |
| 2026-08-19 | 146.94 | 153.50 | 144.90 | 152.20 | 32.78M | +12.60% |
| 2026-08-18 | 137.24 | 137.98 | 134.88 | 135.17 | 10.28M | -0.59% |
| 2026-08-17 | 134.95 | 137.17 | 134.55 | 135.97 | 8.48M | +0.10% |
| 2026-08-14 | 134.43 | 135.97 | 133.40 | 135.84 | 6.87M | +0.21% |
| 2026-08-13 | 133.86 | 135.68 | 133.06 | 135.55 | 8.90M | +1.98% |
| 2026-08-12 | 130.25 | 134.06 | 128.91 | 132.92 | 10.45M | +1.92% |
| 2026-08-11 | 129.93 | 132.84 | 129.70 | 130.42 | 6.34M | -0.38% |
| 2026-08-10 | 128.29 | 130.98 | 128.24 | 130.92 | 6.01M | +1.82% |
| 2026-08-07 | 127.84 | 128.75 | 126.68 | 128.58 | 7.35M | +0.16% |
| 2026-08-06 | 130.96 | 131.08 | 127.80 | 128.37 | 7.05M | +0.03% |
| 2026-08-05 | 129.41 | 131.09 | 127.56 | 128.33 | 10.50M | +0.26% |
| 2026-08-04 | 128.46 | 129.99 | 126.22 | 128.00 | 11.82M | +0.18% |
| 2026-08-03 | 129.87 | 131.47 | 126.72 | 127.77 | 11.15M | -1.87% |
| 2026-07-31 | 128.92 | 131.04 | 128.14 | 130.20 | 7.74M | +0.32% |
| 2026-07-30 | 128.20 | 130.21 | 127.25 | 129.79 | 7.83M | -0.44% |
| 2026-07-29 | 132.37 | 132.69 | 129.65 | 130.36 | 7.54M | -1.11% |
| 2026-07-28 | 132.88 | 135.05 | 131.14 | 131.82 | 10.27M | +0.81% |
| 2026-07-27 | 131.01 | 132.53 | 130.45 | 130.76 | 6.91M | -0.24% |
| 2026-07-24 | 131.44 | 131.71 | 130.24 | 131.07 | 6.15M | +0.45% |
| 2026-07-23 | 127.82 | 131.04 | 127.82 | 130.48 | 8.53M | +2.36% |
| 2026-07-22 | 127.32 | 128.83 | 126.62 | 127.47 | 7.79M | +0.96% |
| 2026-07-21 | 124.80 | 126.77 | 124.10 | 126.26 | 7.34M | +1.50% |
| 2026-07-20 | 127.29 | 127.89 | 124.22 | 124.40 | 7.73M | -2.43% |
| 2026-07-17 | 128.45 | 131.74 | 127.03 | 127.50 | 13.47M | -0.10% |
| 2026-07-16 | 124.33 | 128.93 | 124.00 | 127.63 | 13.04M | +3.25% |
| 2026-07-15 | 124.25 | 124.90 | 122.75 | 123.61 | 9.05M | +2.34% |
| 2026-07-14 | 123.30 | 123.66 | 120.16 | 120.78 | 9.93M | -2.62% |
| 2026-07-13 | 123.58 | 124.74 | 122.44 | 124.03 | 5.23M | +0.40% |
| 2026-07-10 | 125.12 | 125.56 | 122.90 | 123.54 | 8.39M | -1.22% |
| 2026-07-09 | 125.48 | 128.07 | 124.45 | 125.07 | 6.98M | -0.73% |
| 2026-07-08 | 128.34 | 128.99 | 125.14 | 125.99 | 7.91M | -2.23% |
| 2026-07-07 | 128.77 | 129.69 | 127.89 | 128.86 | 10.17M | +1.64% |
| 2026-07-06 | 129.31 | 130.00 | 125.62 | 126.78 | 9.50M | -2.15% |
| 2026-07-02 | 126.18 | 129.61 | 125.99 | 129.56 | 7.83M | +3.34% |
| 2026-07-01 | 128.01 | 128.42 | 124.71 | 125.37 | 10.76M | -2.44% |
| 2026-06-30 | 129.22 | 130.29 | 126.68 | 128.50 | 11.84M | -0.68% |
| 2026-06-29 | 127.65 | 129.97 | 126.74 | 129.38 | 9.58M | +0.56% |
| 2026-06-26 | 125.83 | 128.78 | 125.83 | 128.66 | 18.89M | +2.56% |
| 2026-06-25 | 121.63 | 125.96 | 121.00 | 125.45 | 14.05M | +4.02% |
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MRK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MRK stock.
How has MRK stock performed recently?
MRK returned +81.0% over the past year, beating its 5-year annualized CAGR of +14.5%. The stock trades above its 200-day moving average, confirming the uptrend.
What is MRK's all-time high price?
Merck & Co., Inc. reached $156.91 on 2026-08-25. The 52-week high is $156.91. Current 1-year return of +81.0% places the stock closer to historical peaks.
Where can I download MRK historical price data?
This page provides MRK daily OHLCV data with 50-day MA, 200-day MA, and RSI indicators. Data spans 1980-2026, downloadable in CSV format.