Merck (MRK 0.01%), one of the biggest drugmakers on the planet, may not be among the most exciting or innovative health care companies, but it is often favored by long-term investors. In this video, health care analyst Max Macaluso dives into three compelling reasons why investors should think about buying Merck.
Why Buy This Pharma Dividend Stock Today?
By Max Macaluso – Jan 29, 2013 at 6:30PM
NYSE: MRK
Merck
Market Cap
$231B
Today's Change
(-0.00%) $0.01
Current Price
$92.92
Price as of November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Why buy Merck? Three reasons.
About the Author
Max is the Technology, Biopharma & Health Care Bureau Chief at Fool.com. Prior to joining the Fool, he completed a PhD in chemistry at the University of Cambridge and an MBA at the College des Ingenieurs.
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