Shares of pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co Inc, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MRK, experienced a notable upswing during Tuesday’s trading session.
Merck stock closed the regular trading session on April 25th at 82.74 USD. This represented a significant gain of 2.90 USD, or 3.63 percent, for the day. The positive movement pushed the price well above the previous closing value of 79.84 USD. The closing data was recorded as of 7:46 pm GMT-4.
The stock opened the day at 80.17 USD. Trading activity saw the share price reach a high of 83.28 USD and touch a low of 78.06 USD during the session. The accompanying one-day chart indicates a sharp early rise followed by fluctuations before settling near the day’s high.
Several key financial metrics provide further context for Merck’s stock. The company’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 12.04. Investors may also note the dividend yield is reported at 3.92 percent. The market capitalization is listed as 20.82KCr.
Looking at the broader picture, Merck shares have traded within a 52-week range spanning from a low of 75.93 USD to a high of 134.63 USD.
In after-hours trading following the close, Merck’s stock saw a slight dip. The price was indicated at 82.55 USD, reflecting a decrease of 0.19 USD or 0.23 percent from the official closing price.
