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Citi raises price target on MRK

What happened: Citigroup analysts raised their price target on Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) to $145 from $130 on April 13, reiterating a 'Buy' rating. This follows Merck's Q1 earnings beat and positive analyst coverage, including inclusion in lists of top stocks to buy and high-dividend healthcare stocks. Additionally, Merck announced a partnership with Google Cloud and received bullish remarks from Jim Cramer.

Market impact: The pharmaceutical sector, particularly Merck, has seen increased investor interest. Merck's strong Q1 results, strategic partnerships, and analyst optimism have driven its stock price up. This positivity could spill over to other large-cap pharmaceutical companies with robust pipelines and dividend yields.

What to watch next: Merck's Q2 earnings report on July 28 and any updates on its pipeline, particularly Keytruda and Lynparza. Also, monitor Merck's progress in its Google Cloud partnership and any further analyst coverage or price target revisions.
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First SeenMar 25, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 25, 2026