Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is receiving notable attention from investors and analysts alike. The company's stock surged following robust sales of Keytruda, its flagship cancer drug, and strong vaccine sales leading to an upward revision of its earnings outlook. FDA approval of its cardiovascular disease drug has also positively impacted stock performance, pushing it towards a record high despite some setbacks with Keytruda in uterine cancer treatment. Over the past year, Merck stock has seen an appreciation of 31.6%, with healthy institutional investor backing at 78%. Despite noticeable financial prospects, there are concerns whether it is overvalued at the current pricing around $130. In the recent trading periods, MRK has underperformed when compared to its competitors and experienced a decline in earnings over a three-year period. Yet, investors who held on to the stock are still up by 91%. Newly received FDA approval for its arterial hypertension drug caused a rally in its stock, implying a robust R&D portfolio. Despite some insiders selling significant stakes, amounting up to approximately $15M alluding to potential weakness, most see MRK as a strong long-term momentum play. The company's Q1 2024 beat, driving by higher Keytruda sales, and raised future guidance on cancer drug demand has added to the positive sentiment around the stock.
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