Track record · closed signal

Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) — closed signal from March 18, 2026

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on June 16, 2026.

Predicted vs. what happened

MRK price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$113.51 Published $123.97 Target $115.17 Window close $123.11 Peak
$110.41 – $114.35Entry zone — fair-value band
$113.51Published — price the day we called it
$123.97Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$123.11Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$115.17Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Hit or exceeded the predicted growth inside the window.

Peak price
$123.11
peak on April 9, 2026 — not a realized return
Peak gain
+8.5%
peak, from the publication price
Window close
$115.17
end-of-window price, context only
Days to target
—
Window
March 18, 2026 – June 16, 2026

The thesis — published March 18, 2026

Predicted growth
+10%
over the measurement window
Target price
$123.97
the price the thesis aimed for
Entry zone
$110.41 – $114.35
the fair-value band we waited for
Price at publication
$113.51
published March 18, 2026
Confidence
76%
how strongly the data lined up
Timeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)

Merck is being considered as a short-term defensive pick because it makes steady cash and has strong products that last. New data about Gardasil supports confidence in one of its main growth drivers. This is more about a safe rebound and protecting capital than chasing a fast big gain, useful when markets feel uneven.

Primary drivers

  • New Gardasil data makes the vaccine business look more reliable
  • Pharma cash flow is steady, which helps in shaky markets
  • Shares are positioned near a lower-price entry after weakness
  • Regular earnings make big losses less likely

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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