Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock Price History
Historical prices from 1980 to 2026
- 1M
- +0.7%
- 3M
- +14.4%
- YTD
- +37.1%
- 1Y
- +73.9%
- 3Y
- +11.9%
- 5Y
- +13.6%
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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
- +36.8%
MRK Stock Price Trajectory (1980–2026)
As of October 17, 2026, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) trades at $145.97, representing a +73.9% return over the past year. The stock has delivered a +109.2% total return over five years (+13.6% CAGR), reflecting significant long-term value creation.
The stock reached its all-time high of $156.92 on August 25, 2026. From this peak, MRK has corrected -7.0%, currently trading 17% above its 200-day moving average, indicating continued institutional support.
When compared to Healthcare sector peers PFE (+22.1% 1Y), LLY (+53.4% 1Y), and ABBV (+25.8% 1Y), MRK has outperformed the peer group average. Compare MRK vs PFE →
MRK Historical Price Data · from 1980
Rows 1–50 of 11,794| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 146.96 | 147.79 | 145.60 | 145.97 | 11.10M | +0.53% |
| 2026-10-15 | 149.70 | 152.34 | 144.91 | 145.19 | 13.87M | -1.48% |
| 2026-10-14 | 143.10 | 148.16 | 142.66 | 147.37 | 9.81M | +3.80% |
| 2026-10-13 | 145.85 | 145.93 | 141.58 | 141.98 | 8.38M | -2.39% |
| 2026-10-12 | 145.75 | 146.36 | 144.64 | 145.45 | 8.02M | -0.10% |
| 2026-10-09 | 141.37 | 146.68 | 141.36 | 145.60 | 9.29M | +2.26% |
| 2026-10-08 | 141.90 | 142.77 | 138.89 | 142.38 | 8.41M | -0.29% |
| 2026-10-07 | 142.03 | 144.15 | 141.49 | 142.79 | 6.35M | +0.60% |
| 2026-10-06 | 140.13 | 142.16 | 139.74 | 141.94 | 8.07M | +1.72% |
| 2026-10-05 | 143.67 | 144.06 | 138.80 | 139.54 | 9.49M | -3.30% |
| 2026-10-02 | 143.77 | 144.35 | 142.73 | 144.30 | 9.66M | +0.34% |
| 2026-10-01 | 144.71 | 145.39 | 143.26 | 143.81 | 7.86M | -1.03% |
| 2026-09-30 | 148.95 | 149.27 | 145.26 | 145.31 | 10.23M | -2.66% |
| 2026-09-29 | 148.17 | 150.36 | 146.09 | 149.28 | 8.20M | +0.40% |
| 2026-09-28 | 147.65 | 149.19 | 146.28 | 148.69 | 7.70M | -0.06% |
| 2026-09-25 | 148.06 | 149.98 | 147.48 | 148.78 | 8.29M | +0.54% |
| 2026-09-24 | 148.17 | 151.46 | 147.90 | 147.98 | 10.31M | -0.07% |
| 2026-09-23 | 151.32 | 152.01 | 146.89 | 148.08 | 9.70M | -1.88% |
| 2026-09-22 | 148.69 | 153.57 | 148.04 | 150.91 | 11.17M | +0.94% |
| 2026-09-21 | 146.79 | 150.49 | 145.60 | 149.50 | 8.00M | +1.79% |
| 2026-09-18 | 147.08 | 147.84 | 145.74 | 146.87 | 31.16M | -0.19% |
| 2026-09-17 | 145.74 | 147.65 | 145.32 | 147.15 | 11.06M | +1.55% |
| 2026-09-16 | 143.96 | 144.97 | 143.50 | 144.91 | 7.23M | +0.78% |
| 2026-09-15 | 143.85 | 144.15 | 142.32 | 143.79 | 8.29M | -0.73% |
| 2026-09-14 | 146.42 | 147.09 | 144.10 | 144.85 | 7.41M | +0.64% |
| 2026-09-11 | 145.52 | 145.90 | 143.68 | 143.93 | 8.68M | -0.54% |
| 2026-09-10 | 147.94 | 148.00 | 144.10 | 144.71 | 7.54M | -1.91% |
| 2026-09-09 | 148.96 | 149.41 | 147.18 | 147.53 | 8.55M | -0.63% |
| 2026-09-08 | 148.41 | 149.60 | 146.28 | 148.46 | 11.19M | -1.24% |
| 2026-09-04 | 150.83 | 152.22 | 150.09 | 150.33 | 4.40M | -1.32% |
| 2026-09-03 | 152.80 | 152.80 | 148.90 | 152.34 | 6.50M | +0.46% |
| 2026-09-02 | 151.50 | 152.69 | 149.97 | 151.64 | 8.97M | +1.19% |
| 2026-09-01 | 150.23 | 151.68 | 148.55 | 149.86 | 9.87M | +1.42% |
| 2026-08-31 | 147.00 | 148.69 | 145.95 | 147.76 | 11.13M | -0.40% |
| 2026-08-28 | 146.72 | 149.01 | 145.75 | 148.35 | 8.07M | -0.80% |
| 2026-08-27 | 149.53 | 152.08 | 149.02 | 149.54 | 8.53M | -2.33% |
| 2026-08-26 | 154.35 | 155.19 | 152.61 | 153.10 | 8.63M | -2.14% |
| 2026-08-25 | 151.00 | 156.92 | 150.66 | 156.45 | 14.01M | +3.84% |
| 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% |
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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 +73.9% over the past year, beating its 5-year annualized CAGR of +13.6%. The stock trades above its 200-day moving average, confirming the uptrend.
What is MRK's all-time high price?
Merck & Co., Inc. reached $156.92 on 2026-08-25. The 52-week high is $156.92. Current 1-year return of +73.9% 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.