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Merck & Company, Inc. Common Stock (new) (MRK)

$142.79 underlying · data as of Oct 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Earnings 2026-10-29

Price context

Underlying
$142.79
Expected move
$10.75
Expected move %
7.5%

Options snapshot

ATM implied volatility
37.6%
IV rank
Unavailable
Liquidity
ACCEPTABLE
Median spread
20.3%

Catalyst

Next earnings
2026-10-29
Session
Before Market
Days away
22

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